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All the Adapters and Cables You'll Need for the New MacBook Pro

All the Adapters and Cables You'll Need for the New MacBook Pro

Posted October 28, 2016 at 5:08pm by iClarified
Apple just unveiled its new MacBook Pro and in typical fashion the company has dropped many of the ports we commonly use, leaving just USB-C and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Here's a roundup of all adapters, dongles, and cables you'll need for the new MacBook Pro.

Griffin 'MagSafe' USB-C Power Cable: $34.99
Apple's MagSafe connector has saved many laptops from destruction caused by tripping over one's power cord. But with the introduction of USB-C on new MacBooks, this safety feature is absent. BreakSafe brings the safety and convenience back to newer MacBooks and other laptops with USB-C type connectors. The quick-release magnetic connector plugs into your laptop’s USB-C port and safely disconnects from the rest of the cable when under stress or strain, like tripping over the power cord.


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All the Adapters and Cables You'll Need for the New MacBook Pro


Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable: $24.99
Need to charge your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch? You'll want one of these USB-C to Lightning cables.

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Apple USB-C to USB Adapter: $19.00
The USB-C to USB Adapter lets you connect iOS devices and many of your standard USB accessories to a MacBook with USB-C port or MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports.

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All the Adapters and Cables You'll Need for the New MacBook Pro


Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter: $73.99
The USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter lets you connect your MacBook with USB-C port or MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports to an HDMI display, while also connecting a standard USB device and a USB-C charging cable.

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All the Adapters and Cables You'll Need for the New MacBook Pro


Anker USB-C to Ethernet Adapter: $22.99
Still need to connect to a physical network? You'll need one of these!

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All the Adapters and Cables You'll Need for the New MacBook Pro


Kanex USB-C to HDMI 4K Adapter: $18.95
The Kanex USB-C to HDMI 4K Adapter lets you expand your new MacBook’s screen onto a 4K HDTV or HD display.

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All the Adapters and Cables You'll Need for the New MacBook Pro


Kanex USB-C to DVI Adapter: $15.95
The Kanex USB-C to DVI Adapter lets you expand your new MacBook screen onto a DVI supported display, computer monitor or projector.

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All the Adapters and Cables You'll Need for the New MacBook Pro


Kanex USB C to VGA Adapter: $14.00
The Kanex USB-C to VGA Adapter lets you expand your new MacBook’s screen onto a VGA supported display, computer monitor or projector.

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All the Adapters and Cables You'll Need for the New MacBook Pro


Kanex USB-C to DisplayPort 4K Adapter: $19.95
The USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter with 4K Support lets you expand your new MacBook's screen onto a 4K HDTV or HD display equipped with DisplayPort.

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All the Adapters and Cables You'll Need for the New MacBook Pro


Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter: $59
The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter lets you connect Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices — external hard drives and Thunderbolt displays, for example — to any of the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your MacBook Pro. As a bidirectional adapter, it can also connect new Thunderbolt 3 devices to a Mac with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port.

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All the Adapters and Cables You'll Need for the New MacBook Pro


AUKEY USB-C to Micro-USB Adapter (3 Pack): $8.99
Micro USB to USB-C adapter allows you to charge and sync USB-C devices with a micro USB cable.

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All the Adapters and Cables You'll Need for the New MacBook Pro


Belkin USB-C to Mini-B (Mini-USB) Cable: $17.95
Connect USB-C enabled devices to Mini-B devices and peripherals.

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All the Adapters and Cables You'll Need for the New MacBook Pro


Belkin USB-C to USB-C Thunderbolt 3 Cable: $29.99
Transfer data up to 20Gbps, Supports 4K/Ultra HD

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Kanex USB-C to SD Card Reader: $15.18
Add 3 card reader ports to your new MacBook or other USB-C ready computer. Read and Write : Micro SD/T-Flash, SD, mini SD, MMC, MMC Plus, RS-MMC, MMC Mobile, MS, MS Pro, MS Duo, and MS Pro Duo.

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All the Adapters and Cables You'll Need for the New MacBook Pro


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giorgio1
giorgio1 - November 1, 2016 at 4:33am
Too many adapters needed for me to buy this computer. Too bad, because I like it otherwise, but I have a desktop monitor that uses HDMI, my wide field webcam uses USB and I have a boatload of old chargers from my previous MB Pros. I've gotten used to carrying around my lightning to VGA for presentations, but it's easy to forget it, so why would I want to have any more dongles that can easily be forgotten or lost. Truly dumb, Apple. I don't mind you bringing in new standards, but give us more time to phase out the old ones by leaving at least one USB port and one HDMI.
Äpfel Korn
Äpfel Korn - October 30, 2016 at 10:49pm
And FireWire? I stil have a bunch of HDDs and peripherals using either FW400 or FW800. I think' ll just say phuck it to these new CrapBook Pros and either get an older gen. model or be done with Apple once and for all. I can pretty much do anything I need with Linux anyway so this overpriced turd can start dying for all I care. Oh well. It was fun 12 years while it lasted..
Asus
Asus - October 29, 2016 at 11:09am
Dont forget asus made laptop with 1 usb c port, so if you dont like macbook dont buy it and dont post
Ching Cheung
Ching Cheung - October 29, 2016 at 12:15am
From now on when ever you see people using adapters she must be apple sheeps wasting money on gimmickS
gamerscul9870
gamerscul9870 - October 29, 2016 at 5:11am
What gimmicks? You can now add old ports to either side of the MacBook now, not to mention add more ports.
paulMOGG
paulMOGG - October 28, 2016 at 11:47pm
WOW
Ken
Ken - October 28, 2016 at 11:28pm
Why are people so upset? Wasn't this the original design goal of USB? To daisy chain devices?
ShadowOne
ShadowOne - October 29, 2016 at 3:31am
Because none of the adapters above can be daisy chained.
Snqek18
Snqek18 - October 28, 2016 at 10:48pm
BETTER MAKE FULL LENGHT CABLES, SD CARD READER HAS USB MICRO SO YOU NEED USB C TO USB MICRO, MAYBE ADAPTER FOR USB 2.0 AND THATS ALL
Snqek18
Snqek18 - October 28, 2016 at 10:40pm
In future all devices will use usb c , just wait, so basically apple is first in future
JWA
JWA - October 29, 2016 at 3:38pm
Really? Apple has never been first in anything.
Iphone_hack
Iphone_hack - October 28, 2016 at 10:32pm
Well, people, remember Apple is all business. They design the new MacBook Pro by cutting cost, removing all other ports. Gain profit, consumer will have to pay for all the cables! Good for business, bad for consumer! Remember, you most likely break or loose those cables, so you will have to buy them again and again!
lemon4611
lemon4611 - October 28, 2016 at 10:07pm
So a box full of adapters and the additional cost are Apple's idea of innovation ? "HELLO" Microsoft Surface. Tim Cook has turned Apple into a complete cluster fuck. Is Scully still around ? He could do better than this.
gamerscul9870
gamerscul9870 - October 29, 2016 at 5:13am
@lemon The irony you made on so many levels. You know what they say. Every Villain Is Lemon. Thank you spongebob.
PaulieP
PaulieP - October 28, 2016 at 9:49pm
With all these adapters hanging off of your computer, your laptop is going to look like dreadlocks with a colorful headband. Screw Apple for the price point and for all these shitty ports that require adapters to work with anything and everything we have today. Apple is going down, Steve Jobs would've never allowed this debauchery of design and execution regarding the most recent iPhone 7 and MacBook Pros.
gamerscul9870
gamerscul9870 - October 29, 2016 at 5:15am
Oh please, Apple hasn't lost its touch and these ports are just the beginning of being anything in just one shape instead of trying to convert from one port to another!! Give it a damn break!
olo
olo - October 28, 2016 at 7:35pm
Microsoft Surface Studio rulez. Xiaomi rulez.
RWR
RWR - October 28, 2016 at 7:12pm
Do you really need a Ethernet plug? The MacBook retina never had it. Moving from that, I'd need $261 more. Still annoying though.
dk2013
dk2013 - October 28, 2016 at 6:00pm
"Apple’s MagSafe connector has saved literally millions of laptops from destructions". REALLY???? MILLIONS??? Wow! <---sarcasm alert
RWR
RWR - October 28, 2016 at 7:12pm
Theyve been selling them to idiots for like 8 years, so millions is reasonable.
RWR
RWR - October 28, 2016 at 7:13pm
8 plus years
ProblemSolver
ProblemSolver - October 28, 2016 at 5:53pm
We are kind of Fu*k*d right now with all these adaptors but give it a year or 2, and we won't need adaptors. Everything will probably run on USB C. Flash drives, HDMI, power and much more. Until they release USB D In about 15 years then were all fu***d again.
Ivan
Ivan - October 28, 2016 at 5:42pm
I am a big Apple fan and have been for many years. This has been a disappointment , not the product but the price point and the excessive amount of adapters that are needed. This is gouging 101! I will stick with my retina MBP mid 2014 as it works amazing .
A non e moose
A non e moose - October 28, 2016 at 5:24pm
Brave
Vincent21
Vincent21 - October 28, 2016 at 5:13pm
Top Post ! i was thinking you didn't dare to do it ! Well done IclariFied & Shame on you APPLE !
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