#975 in Computer accessories & peripherals
Reddit mentions of USB C Hub, 9-in-1 USB C Adapter with 4K USB C to HDMI,VGA, USB C Charging, 2 USB 3.0, SD/TF Card Reader, USB C to 3.5mm, Gigabit Ethernet, USB C Dock Compatible Apple MacBook Pro 13/15 (Thunderbolt 3)
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We found 9 Reddit mentions of USB C Hub, 9-in-1 USB C Adapter with 4K USB C to HDMI,VGA, USB C Charging, 2 USB 3.0, SD/TF Card Reader, USB C to 3.5mm, Gigabit Ethernet, USB C Dock Compatible Apple MacBook Pro 13/15 (Thunderbolt 3). Here are the top ones.
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9-in-1 USB C Hub - Compatible macbook pro usb adpater, work for the latest MacBook Pro or USB-C devices with the multiport USB-C hub featuring a Gigabit Ethernet, a USB C charging port, a 4K@30Hz HDMI port, a SD/TF card reader, 3.5mm Audio jack and a VGA port and 2 USB 3.0 Ports , allowing you to connect a keyboard, mouse, USB driver, external Disk to MacBook ProThunderbolt 3 to HDMI dock - Extend your Macbook to HDMI-enabled TV in Max 4K UHD 3840×2160 at 30Hz or VGA display in up to 1080P at 60Hz Full HD. When the HDMI and VGA output ports work simultaneously, the display will ONLY duplicate and NOT extend but the maximum resolution of both ports is 1080PUSB C to RJ45 1000M Ethernet Port - USB C dock supports Gigabit Ethernet port, backwards compatible with 100Mbps/10Mbps RJ45 LAN. Gigabit Ethernet port ensures a more stable and faster wired network connectionUSB C Adapter PD & Stable Data Transfer - USB Type C hub charges your MacBook Pro or other Type-C devices while connecting 60W power delivery port. 2 USB 3.0 Ports with 5Gbps data transfer rate and 4.5W (5V/900mA) Power outputReliable After Service - 18 months manufacturer's technical support &30 days money back service, ensures long-lasting enjoyment of your purchase. Compatible with the latest laptops and smart devices with USB C port :Mac book 12”/ Pro, Mate Book X, MI Air 12.5/13.3, iPad Pro 2018(PD Charging and HDMI only), Google Chromebook 2016 etc. Important reminder: Incompatible Wireless Mouse Keyboard combo (logitech MK710); the audio jack requires HDMI output, USB C Hub only converts HDMI audio to analog.
Specs:
| Color | Grey |
| Height | 1.6 Inches |
| Length | 4.75 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | March 2021 |
| Weight | 0.2875 Pounds |
| Width | 0.5 Inches |
Amazon already sells these.
Found one for $30: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TVSLDND/?coliid=I1PH30VQDRR2BD&colid=20GG08L92YQQ5&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
I mean, here's a hub with those ports along with pretty much every other port in existance. I'm pretty sure something like what you're looking for exists out there.
Do ya one better, here is the link on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TVSLDND/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Depends on her major. Either way, portability is key.
Engineering benefits from decently powerful Windows machine, except computer/software engineering, which benefits from Mac. I have a pricey Dell XPS 15 which is highly powerful and quite nice.
Defer to her judgement for other majors. Personally I loved my Mac and found it to be *much* more convenient for most use around campus. WiFi connected faster, it went to sleep and woke up faster, it was super easy to drop files to my friends, etc. The one downside is Microsoft Powerpoint is worse on Mac. A MacBook Pro is probably better than a MacBook Air, but someone else can comment on that. Annoyingly, all Apple laptops have now gone all in on USB-C, which means she needs an adapter for ordinary USB ports. Pick up a USB C to USB 3.0 Hub (like this, which includes ethernet, VGA, HDMI, etc) and a dual mode USB C/3.0 flash drive for her. Finally, Apple gives decent education discounts (see here). You can use this discount at the Apple Store at the Mall of Louisiana. Most accessories are best purchased online, not in store. Apple Care is not a bad idea.
By the way, she gets free Microsoft Office through LSU. Don't buy software for her until she's sure it isn't in the software store (TigerWare)
Before she asks or a sales person suggests, she probably doesn't need an iPad or a new phone for college. If anything, consider getting her a second monitor for her room (they're cheap--like this) and can do double duty for streaming Netflix if she's in a dorm. They're nice when you need to multitask (have notes open while researching), or have your online textbook open on one screen while your homework is on the other, etc)
I just ordered the new Surface Laptop 3 myself and I have my eye on this one since it's on sale: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TVSLDND/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3BJFHXXMK8OTL&psc=1
Some of the reviews mention using it with the Surface Pro 7 and Surface Book 2, so it's highly likely to be compatible with the laptop :).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TVSLDND
USB C Hub, 9-in-1 USB C Adapter with 4K USB C to HDMI,VGA, USB C Charging, 2 USB 3.0, SD/TF Card Reader, USB C to 3.5mm, Gigabit Ethernet, USB C Dock
Thanks for your input. I will look into an external DAC. I assumed the phone's DAC would be fine, and was just planning on using something like this plugged directly into the phone: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D5H8JW0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_11?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
I am confused about your last paragraph. Do you mean a splitter from C -> C + A ? and one of them is the charger? Isn't that exactly what this hub does? (the PD port supplies power, coming from battery): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TVSLDND/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?smid=A3BJFHXXMK8OTL&psc=1
Ive tried out a few. If you want a nice affordable one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07TVSLDND?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image
And then there's this one that's quite a bit more:
https://www.amazon.com/HyperDrive-Adapter-MacBook-Gigabit-Ethernet/dp/B07S7LVDC9/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=USB+c+hub+hyperdrive+ethernet&qid=1572309948&sr=8-3
You could get a USB C dock which is much cheaper, but only comes with one video output. So for two monitors you'd need the dock and another adapter or dock for your other monitor. Up to you if you want to save money or have less cables.
EDIT: the HDMI to USB C adapter you linked is supposedly thunderbolt 3 so it should be able to power two monitors too. But you still need some way to convert USB A from your KVM to USB C for your macbook.