#USB HUB FOR MAC AIR PROFESSIONAL#

However, if you're looking to dock your MacBook or laptop and run a high definition display through your USB-C adapter, you might want to think about putting some more money on the table for high speed ports, pass-through charging, and cable management. If you're looking to expand ports for USB devices or micro-SD cards and you don't need an ultra-low latency connection a $30 - $40 adapter will easily suffice. The right device for you will largely depend on how you plan to use your USB-C hub.

While shopping for cheap USB-C adapters, you'll find many hubs and docks offer different things for your cash. If running multiple high resolution monitors at once is a key requirement on your Dell laptop, the D6000 USB-C hub is the one to go for. The D6000 looks firmly towards the future for display options by ditching the VGA port and instead focusing on support for up to three HD/4K monitors, or one 5K monitor - all running at a smooth 60fps. It can be used on old and new laptops thanks to an adapter on the connection cable allowing it to connect via the newer USB-C port, or a legacy USB-A slot.

#USB HUB FOR MAC AIR PROFESSIONAL#

The Dell D6000 dock is one of the best USB-C hubs around for the modern professional Dell user. Charging my macpro off of a 5w or 12w charger iPhone/iPad charger should work nicely for this.No VGA support (not a problem for modern displays really) Ideally, just feeding it enough power to not use the battery. So since Apple doesn't have that, I'll slowly trickle charge it. Set desired charge level to, say 70 or 80%, and the mac automatically stops charging when it hits that level. I really wish Apple would implement a charge level cutoff, like a Tesla car has. I don't want to constantly plug and unplug my mac during the day to stay in the sweet lithium charge state. The quick charge is stressful, as well as leaving it plugged in after charge. I don't want to quick sear charge to 100%, then slow cook the battery all day.

Going further, I much prefer a sloooow trickle charge for my macpro. The more common case is a forgotten charger, or being in an airplane seat with only a USB-A available. That high capacity allows for charging the battery very quickly, even while using your Mac to the fullest. I'm bucking the 'gotta have 61 or 90 watts of power!' trend. MacPro USB-C can be charged with old style USB-A power sources Works fine, and doesn't 'drain your mac' as some people incorrectly guessed. Someone did a nice youtube video on exactly that- charging your macbook via usbc from the regular old style usb sockets. Your best bet is to get a proper USB-C travel charger and hopefully the airplane will have the 12V sockets (car cigarette lighter port) rather than USB ports.Īs for the cables you need, if it's a USB-A port, just the USB-C to A adapter you already referenced and a USB-C cable which you should already have. As for the power draw, it will draw what it can - if the airplane only supplies 5W that's all you'll get. It will go faster if it's a 12W or 15W port, but still be quite slow. So, if you use a 5W charger (airplane, car, etc.), it will take forever to charge that MacBook (you'll drain battery if you attempt to use it while charging), but it will charge. Otherwise, it will simply draw the maximum which is no more than 12W (5V at 2.4A) If it can negotiate up (to a max of 20V) it will do so. The default charge that comes from a USB-PD device starts out at 5V - this, coincidentally is the same voltage that legacy USB chargers output. The Type C ports on your Mac conform to the USB-PD (Power Delivery Spec) meaning it will negotiate for the maximum charge. I read somewhere that the new MacBook Air computers (the ones with USB-C) can be charged slowly from any USB source using a USB-C to USB-A adapter.

Usb hub for mac air