Apple Releases $49 Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter Alongside New MacBook Pro

[MacRumors]

Alongside the new MacBook Pros, which only include four USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 3 support, Apple has released a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter.

Priced at $49, the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter will allow customers who purchased a new MacBook Pro to connect Thunderbolt 2 accessories like hard drives to one of the Thunderbolt 3 ports in the new MacBook Pro.

Because the adapter is bidirectional, it can also be used to connect Thunderbolt 3 devices to a Mac that's equipped with a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port.

The new Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter is not yet available in Apple retail stores, but it can be ordered online. Deliveries placed today will ship on November 4 at the earliest using the fastest shipping method.

Article Link: Apple Releases $49 Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter Alongside New MacBook Pro

 

[sputnikv]

$49 for an adapter?! are you kidding me?!

 

[techno-Zen]

Will this allow me to use a Thundbolt cable to connect Target disk from an old Gen Mac to my 12" MacBook? Is TB3 the same as USB-C?

 

[LordQ]

Sometimes I think they are playing the "how much **** can our customers take" game.

 

[JayJamesWaller]

$49 USD. Or for our valued UK customers, £149 GBP.

 

[macduke]

Holy crap!

 

[mango316]

Oh come on! We all know this one coming! Totally expected from Apple!! >.<

 

[Icaras]

Oh look. Another article. Another thread of whining.

 

[Mac 128]

Where's the Lightning headphone to USB-C adapter?

 

[SBlue1]

$49????? Where is the crapping emoji when you need one!

 

[garirry]

What should be included in the box costs $50. So disappointing.

 

[Mr. Retrofire]

$49 for an adapter?! are you kidding me?!

It is cheap, compared to the 2016 rMBP.

 

[AccenT]

What about including a usb-c to every port the older version had in the box, free of charge? Next thing you know, Apple's gonna make you pay $100 extra if you want your mac shipped in a box.

 

[Keniutek]

Courageous...

 

[nunes013]

Wait for it...the $49 Thunderbolt 3 to HDMI adaptor is coming next. And probably an SD card one as well.

 

[cube]

It is cheaper and it seems less bulky than the Startech (which I had to wait months for, leaving me with a useless USB-C port). The Startech is not bidirectional AFAIK.

I wanted a TB2->TB3 adapter now, so this is it.

 

[MichaelJohnston]

So if you already have Thunderbolt to xzy you can now make a dongle snake!

 

[djeeyore25]

Does this mean the new LG displays will work with a 2013 Mac Pro with this adapter?

 

[blufire95]

Actually very nice for devices like my 2011 iMac without USB 3.0 but with Thunderbolt, so we can plugin fast and cheap USB-C drives.

 

[Janichsan]

$49 for an adapter?! are you kidding me?!

You may not believe it, but this is actually cheap for a Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter. Usually, they cost $70+.

 

[cube]

You may not believe it, but this is actually cheap for a Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter. Usually, they cost $70+.

And this one is bidirectional and not massive bulk.

 

[tuc]

Does this mean the new LG displays will work with a 2013 Mac Pro with this adapter?

The 4K one should work (but don't take my word for it without testing) but not the 5K one.

 

[Mac 128]

Wait for it...the $49 Thunderbolt 3 to HDMI adaptor is coming next. And probably an SD card one as well.

USB-C 3.1 outputs HDMI natively, so all that's needed is a USB-C to HDMI cable, not an adapter.

 

[Markoth]

Courageous...

Apple's vision: One monster computer, with a single port nothing plugs into, and thousands of dongles.

Sigh...

 

[Jimmy James]

Apple is quickly becoming a novelty and accessory company.