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Satechi USB-C Multimedia Adapter M1.
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I know we’re moving more and more to a wireless world, but I still need my ports .
USB-C , HDMI, even a few USB-A ports are handy.
This is why, as much as I love my new M2-powered iPad Pro , I find that single USB-C port really restrictive.
Until now.
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Enter into the equation the Satechi USB-C Multimedia Adapter M1 (don’t let that M1 fool you, this works just as well on M2 hardware).
Satechi USB-C Multimedia Adapter M1 $150 at Satechi
Satechi USB-C Multimedia Adapter M1 tech specs
- 1 x 4K HDMI output: Up to 60Hz
- 1 x 4K HDMI output: Up to 30Hz
- 1 x USB-C PD charging: Up to 85W
- 1 x USB-C data port: Up to 5 Gbps
- 2 x USB-A data ports (no support for charging or CD drives): Up to 5 Gbps
Note that dual-HDMI support requires the installation of SiliconMotion InstantView software.
Dual-HDMI support requires the installation of SiliconMotion InstantView software.
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The USB-C Multimedia Adapter M1 features dual 4K HDMI display ports (60Hz/30Hz), a USB-C port for charging, a separate USB-C data port (this is so useful when I’m editing drone footage on my iPad Pro ), and two extra USB-A 3.0 data ports. And all this from a single USB-C connection.
Ports galore.
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As is the case with all Satechi products, this adapter is not only functional but beautiful. Packaged in a brushed aluminum housing, it matches the fit, finish, and feel of Apple products.
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And given that it’s pretty compact – 12 x 6 x 1.8 cm, and weighing in at 140 g – it’s small enough to slip into a pocket or your iPad or laptop bag.
Compact, yet powerful.
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As with almost all Satechi products, I don’t have a bad thing to say about the USB-C Multimedia Adapter M1. I suppose if pushed for a tweak, I do sometimes feel like the cable on the adapter is a bit on the small side, and wish that it was detachable. But I also know that if it was detachable, I’d detach it, use it somewhere else, and not have it when I needed it.
Also: The 2022 M2 Apple iPad Pro is my (drone) copilot
And if it were longer, it would add to the bulk and clutter.
No, the Satechi USB-C Multimedia Adapter M1 is as close to perfection as an adapter can be.
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- Title: Maximizing Connectivity: Ultimate Guide to Expanding Port Options on MacBook and iPad Pro - Insights From ZDNet
- Author: George
- Created at : 2024-10-29 18:01:50
- Updated at : 2024-11-01 18:58:44
- Link: https://hardware-tips.techidaily.com/maximizing-connectivity-ultimate-guide-to-expanding-port-options-on-macbook-and-ipad-pro-insights-from-zdnet/
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