** Please Note: There are no Thunderbolt ports on the Apple USB-C Adapter. However, Thunderbolt is completly missing from this latest MacBook Series. In the Audio Industry, we have seen a recent switch to several new high speed data protocols, Thunderbolt is no exception. (especially if this computer is not solely dedicated for audio.) Even the average hobbyist will find themselves running out of space rather quickly. This limited space is easily filled even with the basics for a dedicated studio computer: software, DAWs, DAW content, VSTs, and recording sessions. The basic model will come with just 256GB of storage space, which is up-gradable to only 512 GB. **This also makes it crucial that you select a properly powered USB 3.0 hub that is not only compatible with Mac, but also meets the demands of the peripherals that are going to be connected to the MacBook.Īpple's Latest MacBook also has limitations to its flash storage on board. As this consolidates many ports that would normally be spaced out and oriented around the perimeter of the MacBook, it now clusters and potentially clutters (when using the adapter) everything to one side with a nest of cables, hubs, and video cables which is not always and ideal setup scenario.
This splits the USB-C into a USB-C (for power and charging), and HDMI port (for and external monitor), and a single USB 3.0 Port (for any additional USB needs). **This is the $80 Adapter you will need to purchase if you want to expand the single USB-C port on the MacBook. **Pictured Above: USB - A (Left) and USB -B (Right) This new port does not sport a magnetic connection (for a more secure fit) and is fairly shallow, which even under the best of conditions runs a great risk of being disconnected (especially with the cluster of the single port being the collective area for the computer's entire I/O). This would include gear such as Flash-drive, DJ controllers, midi controllers, USB audio interfaces, USB mice/keyboards, USB external hard drives and various other USB-based gear that we have all been using for the last decade. It is also important to note that no USB Type A port, is not directly compatible with the USB-C connection. This means that without purchasing their $80 USB-C Dongle, you are limited to a single hardware input device. This port controls power to the laptop as well as all data transfers. There are a few things you should be aware of prior to purchasing this latest incarnation of the MacBook.Īpple has merged all the Inputs and Outputs into one single USB-C Port. Apple has released a new series of MacBooks that are highly energy efficient, even thinner than ever, and showcase the exclusive USB-C technology as the single port found on the new MacBook.
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