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If you are a macOS (non-M1) user and want to use MST mode, you'll need a USB-C hub or docking station (like this Anker Apex Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station) that has either 2 USB-C ports or supports Thunderbolt technology. Most monitors on the market have an HDMI port, so you'll need a hub or a docking station to connect to your MacBook.įor example, Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB-C PD 10Gbps Data Hub is equipped with an HDMI 2.0 port which allows you to hook up your MacNook to an external display. That's why a lot of people will choose to connect one or more external monitors. They also come with hefty power adapter, so they're much more suited to being used in a fixed location.Īfter using a MacBook for a while, you might get frustrated by the screen size or get sick of hunching over at your desk. The only potential downside to a docking station is that they tend to be larger and heavier than USB-C hubs. The number of ports is generally a lot more than a standard USB-C hub. That can range from 3-screen display, 8K support, and 40 Gbps data transfer speed. In addition to having a range of common ports, docking stations will generally support some higher-end functionality.
#APPLE USB STATION FOR MAC PORTABLE#
USB-C hubs are smaller, lighter and more portable than docking stations, and usually come with a mix of common ports like HDMI, USB, USB-C, SD/microSD card slots, and Ethernet. USB-C hubs and docking stations share the same basic functions, but there's a big gap in price.
The only thing left to decide is whether you need a USB-C hub or a docking station. Whether you need an Ethernet port, an HDMI port, USB ports, or basically anything else, it couldn't be easier to do. If you have a monitor that uses an HDMI port or a DisplayPort instead of USB-C, then you'll need more than what your MacBook has to offer to connect to it.Īn easy way to solve this problem is to get your hands on a USB-C hub or docking station to turn one of your MacBook's USB-C ports into much more.
#APPLE USB STATION FOR MAC PLUS#
Nowadays, you only get a couple of USB-C ports plus a 3.5 mm audio jack. In the past, MacBooks came with an Ethernet port, HDMI port, card slot, and more.
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If we’re on a yearly update cadence now like I think we are, just imagine what the future of Apple monitors holds over the next 10 years.Since 2016, Apple has made a lot of big changes to the number of ports you get with a MacBook. Thunderbolt Display also has the same 2560 × 1440 resolution as last year’s 27-inch Cinema Display. At this rate, we could see 32-inch Apple displays before the end of the decade. It’s only been a year since Apple upgraded the LED Cinema Display from 24 inches to 27 inches. So if the Thunderbolt Display is so great, then why wait instead of buy now? There’s always a better Apple monitor just around the corner. Perhaps we’ll see Apple make standalone docking stations for Macs in the future. Think about that: the ability to turn a single port into any connection type. I can’t wait to see what Apple does with this technology when more Macs have Thunderbolt ports.
#APPLE USB STATION FOR MAC PRO#
This is great for turning the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro into futuristic iMacs.
#APPLE USB STATION FOR MAC FOR MAC#
The new display itself doubles as what Apple calls “the ultimate docking station for Mac notebooks.” That’s because a single Thunderbolt connection becomes not one but three USB 2.0 ports along with Thunderbolt, FireWire 800, and Gigabit Ethernet. Apple has been able to go from one cable with three connectors (Mini DisplayPort, 85W MagSafe, USB 2.0) to a single cable with two connectors (Thunderbolt and MagSafe).Īt the current rate, ports and connectors will continue to change every few years while MagSafe is the only constant in our lives. The I/O is definitely an interesting direction. Apple makes the best monitors for Macs, but I’ll let someone else be the guinea pig to find all the bugs with Light Peak. Why I’m waiting for the Thunderbolt Display 2 “There’s always a better Apple monitor just around the corner.” July 20, 2011Īpple just revealed that it will soon sell the first-ever Thunderbolt Display, but I’m holding out for the next version. I never had the opportunity to actually review Apple’s last consumer display, but based on what we knew then, this is the review I could have written at the time (followed by some classic video reviews): It was the first display to use the new Thunderbolt connection and the last Apple monitor to ship for less than $4,999.īut $999 might as well be $5,000 when you’re a freshman in college. Apple unveiled the all-new Thunderbolt Display, a 27-inch standalone monitor priced at $999, 10 years ago this week.
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