This week’s roundup features several new products that help you get the most out of your MacBook’s USB-C port. Read on!
The Thunder-C cable integrates USB-A and USB-C into one cable—while new MacBooks use USB-C and MacBook Pros use Thunderbolt 3 (which is compatible with USB-C), you’ll now be prepared to charge your phone no matter what kind of computer is nearby. There is a month left in this product’s crowdfunding campaign.
Two new products from this company: The USB-C Multiport Adapter ($79.95 MSRP, same price on AmazonRemove product link) lets you connect up to three peripherals to your laptop’s USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port; the USB-C Charge Cable ($34.95 MSRP) has a reversible USB-C connector at both ends, supporting up to 60 W of power output and USB 2 data transfer speeds.
The Booq Pack Pro Backpack ($295 MSRP, same price on AmazonRemove product link) is 85 percent nylon, 15 percent leather, and entirely made for owners of Mac laptops up to 15 inches in size. It has a lightweight rigid frame and padded compartments to protect gear without making the bag too heavy. And a bonus: It includes pockets for water bottles and umbrellas.
The Slim Universal Bluetooth Keyboard ($60 MSRP, on sale for $40) is a Bluetooth-enabled portable keyboard with a wooden surface. It lasts up to one week on a single charge, is spill-proof, and (as the name indicates) is very slim, measuring just 5mm thick.
This company has unveiled a line of Thunderbolt 3 storage solutions, including the Bolt3 ($1,999 MSRP), as well as the 6big Thunderbolt 3 and 12big Thunderbolt 3 (starting at $3,199 MSRP and $6,399 MSRP, respectively). All are built for demanding video production environments—the Bolt3 features transfer speeds of 2,800 MBS; the 12big and 6big—which handle bigger workflows—feature speeds of 2,600MBS and 1,400MBS, respectively.
The iLoud Micro Monitor ($300 MSRP, same price on AmazonRemove product link) is the latest in this company’s lineup of Apple-friendly products for musicians. The system consists of “two extremely portable, high-performance bi-amped speakers that delivers a combined 50W RMS of power for solid bass,” making sure you get the best product while editing and mixing audio.
They Slim Wireless Keypad ($40 MSRP, same price on AmazonRemove product link) connects to your computer via Bluetooth, can be charged in under two hours, and can be operated for up to a week on that single charge. It comes in three colors: gold, silver, and space gray.
The D2 High-Performance Cooling Dock ($295 MSRP) transforms your Mac laptop into a desktop workstation that resists overheating thanks to a high-power fan—with speeds up to 3,600 RPM—keeping things cool.
Author: Joel Mathis
Joel Mathis is a regular contributor to Macworld and TechHive. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and young son.