An external sound card offers an easy path to upgrading the sound quality of your favorite laptop or desktop computer, especially if it's an affordable or mid-range model.The gadgets are easy to set up, and they connect to the computer via a USB port.
Best 6 USB-C Thunderbolt 3 Adapter Hubs for 2016 MacBook Pro Posted on Nov 14, 2016 Apple announced the brand-new MacBook Pro at the end of October, 2016. The new model leads to fierce discussion on the internet. Many people are impressed by the new OLED touch bar, which brings a whole new interaction method on laptop. While most of the criticism are focus on the price, limit of 16 GB RAM, and the USB type-c (thunderbolt-3) ports.
Read any review post on the internet, we can see bunch of complains about the USB type-c port, this is a typical one: I can’t connect my iPhone 7 to a 2016 MacBook Pro with, well done, Apple. However, if we decide to buy a new MacBook Pro, we have to accept the situation. Buying a thunderbolt 3 adapter which supports USB 3.0 and lightning is necessary for 2016 MacBook Pro owners. In fact I would rather recommend you a dock or a hub which contains different ports which can be used on 2016 MacBook Pro. All docks and hubs below are compatible with 2016 MacBook Pro, and all other computers which has USB Type-C ports.
AVOTCH USB C Hub USB Type-C charging port, HDMI Port, 2 x USB 3.0 Ports, SD TF Card and Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. 4K VIDEO ADAPTER: Mirror or extend your screen with the HDMI port and directly stream 4K UHD or Full HD 1080p video to HDTV, monitor or projector. USB 3.0 PORTS: Allow you to connect keyboard, mouse, thumb drive to laptop, and access files from an SD TF card reader. Gigabit Ethernet Adapter: Suitable for network connection10/100/1000M;MAC-STYLE DESIGN: unibody aluminum alloy exterior, ionized finish, reinforced TPE cable coating, EMI protection to prevent interfere with wireless devices.
Satechi Type-C Combo Hub Ports: two USB 3.0 ports, a SD and Micro SD card slots. Personally speaking I like this one most, as it looks like a part of MacBook Pro instead of an extended accessories. The shortcoming is also very obvious: it might block one of your thunderbolt 3 port, and it doesn’t come with a HDMI port. USB 3.0 (Type A) USB 3.1/Thunderbolt 3 (Type C) HDMI SD/TF Card Ethernet Others Price 2 0 1 1 1 / 59.99 3 2 1 0 1 Display Port, Audio-Out/Mic-In 149.99 3 1 0 0 0 / 39.99 2 1 1 1 0 / 58.99 2 1 1 0 0 / 59.99 2 1 0 1 0 / 44.99.
If you just need a few more USB ports for your laptop or computer, then this slim and stylish device from AUKEY will do the job without costing you too much money. It adds four USB 3.0 ports that support super fast data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps. It has a 1.6-foot cord, which adds a little range, and its slim and stylish silver design saves desk space and expands connectivity in a creative wedge shape. It can charge devices at the same as you transfer your data and has a nice green LED light to indicate when it is plugged into a USB port. AmazonBasics is the e-commerce giant’s generic line of common goods and products. With the popularity of data hubs, Amazon decided to get in the game, offering this value-friendly yet reliable 3.0 hub.
Available in four, seven or 10 ports, Amazon delivers a useful device that supports auto switching between self-power and buspower mode. It also has backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and supports low speed, high speed and super speed. While the hub is sturdy, it does have a short cord, so it will need to be close to your computer to work. HooToo sells a suite of Apple-friendly network devices and USB 3.0 products. And this USB C 3.1 adapter is the most Mac-friendly design of any USB data hub on the market.
It packs three USB 3.0 ports, a USB-C hub and charging port, an HDMI port, as well as an SD memory card slot. Apple owners will lover the Mac-style design with a 2.5D aluminum alloy exterior with an ionized finish and Mac-style LED indicator. In other words, it will look right at home sitting on your desk with the rest of your Apple products. It also acts as a 4K video adaptor, allowing you to directly stream a 4K UHD video.