If you have a new MacBook Pro (one of the 2016 ones) or a 12-inch MacBook, you’re going to need dongles, but with so many of them on the market, how do you find the best ones?
Moshi, most well known for their cases and covers, have a range of new USB-C dongles available at the iStore.
Moshi USB-C to USB Adapter
The USB-C to USB Adapter lets you easily connect any USB device (external hard drive, USB hub, printer, etc.) to your MacBook. It supports data transfer speeds of 5 Gbps and up to 3 amps of power output through its reversible USB-C connector. The adapter’s aluminum housing protects against electromagnetic interference to ensure reliable data transfer even at the highest speeds. Small and portable, you can also plug in a USB cable to charge/sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod while on the go.
Compatibility:
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook (Retina, 12-inch)
Cost: R399
Moshi Cardette Type-C
The Cardette Type-C is Moshi’s 4th generation multi-card reader using USB-C and Ultra-High Speed (UHS-I) technologies. With its integrated USB-C cable, Cardette Type-C connects easily to the latest MacBooks and next-gen laptops equipped with USB-C ports. It also acts as a dual-port USB 3.0 hub.
The Cardette Type-C currently supports memory card formats such as CompactFlash (CF Type I), all series of Memory Stick (MS, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo), M2, MultiMediaCard (MMC), SecureDigital (SD), micro SD/TF, eXtremeDigital (xD-Picture), SecureDigital High Capacity (SDHC), SecureDigital eXtended Capacity (SDXC), and SDHC/XC UHS-I.
(Adapter required for miniSD.)
Features
- Integrated USB-C cable and dual-port USB 3.0 hub.
- Transfers data at USB 3.0 speeds, backward-compatible with USB 2.0 ports.
- Supports Ultra-High Speed (UHS-I) memory cards, 3x faster than Class 10.
- Supports UDMA 7 (Ultra Direct Memory Access) CF cards with speeds up to 100MB/s
Compatibility
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook (Retina, 12-inch)
Cost: R799
