Could you also connect speakers via the USB-C output on the back of that LG monitor? Looking for that single-cable solution.
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Could you also connect speakers via the USB-C output on the back of that LG monitor? Looking for that single-cable solution.
http://www.apple.com/shop/product/HKN62LL/A/lg-ultrafine-5k-display?fnode=8a
It says it has 3 usb-c ports, if your speakers are usb-c, then i assume you can connect them to the monitor.
It says it has 3 usb-c ports, if your speakers are usb-c, then i assume you can connect them to the monitor.
No they're 3.5mm jack, so I would need an adapter I guess. Not sure if audio works like that though and if those adapters exist.
I have the new Magic keyboard and trackpad, but I'd rather use the MacBook Pro Touch Bar. Having your laptop in front of the monitor with multiple cables is messy, but maybe a single USB-C cable can replace the others.
The macbook pro 15" has a jack on it for audio out, on the right side, i believe. I don't think you can go usb-c to jack, on a monitor, .. to get out for audio like that.. but it's worth asking apple or lg-sales, i guess. Sorry.
Below is how "Amazing" and "Innovative" is seen by Apple:
Below is how "Amazing" and "Innovative" is seen by Apple:
How do you charge your device?
They're a USB C input on the HDMI adapter, also a normal USB port so that second USB adapter seems pointless.
Why is there no USB-C to just HDMI adapter instead of that big brick.
I find it fascinating that everytime Apple release a new product, people feel like they have to buy it, and thus if it doesn't meet their wants 110%, people will go out and loud complaining about how they have to change their lives to fit into Apple's new product.
How about, not buying it? I mean, that's a concept, right? Unless your laptop suddenly died after the keynote. Even then, there are still older models being sold and refurbished section.
What this tells me is the amazing traction of Apple as a brand. Sure, people are complaining, but the fact is they still feel like they have to buy Apple's new stuff all the time. It's really fascinating. If this was any other OEM, people wouldn't even bother and simply move on to buying something else. But Apple somehow has this magic.
How about, not buying it? I mean, that's a concept, right? Unless your laptop suddenly died after the keynote. Even then, there are still older models being sold and refurbished section.
What this tells me is the amazing traction of Apple as a brand. Sure, people are complaining, but the fact is they still feel like they have to buy Apple's new stuff all the time. It's really fascinating. If this was any other OEM, people wouldn't even bother and simply move on to buying something else. But Apple somehow has this magic.
If you have a mid 15' now is definitely not the best time to upgrade. I would wait 2-3 generations at least if I were you (assuming they update them annually). I'm typing this on a mid-2010 (admittedly it is not my workhorse) and I still won't upgrade it. I did as you did and put in double RAM and a EVO SSD.
Thinness. Apple is obsessed with thinness, due to the point of it being crippling.
Below is how "Amazing" and "Innovative" is seen by Apple:
whats sad is this isnt an exaggeration, this is a reality
I have one of those Belkin Thunderbolt docks, so all I need is the TB 2 to 3 adapter, so that'a not too bad. Its people with standalone setups where its going to start looking stupid.
On the go it's gonna be a mess.
Docked or as a desktop, it'll be fine. I had a tb2 dock for my 2011 air to give it a breath of fresh air and usb3 since usb3-a didn't come along until 2012. It was nice.
In fairness, they all look bad with tons of cables coming out of them. We both already have thunderbolt docks for a reason. If you were the guy using every port simultaneously, it looked pretty stupid already.
The main headache is that a USB-C to USB adapter is a requirement to have with me if I want to use any of my old devices. I think they should have thrown one in the box, like they did with the lightning to headphone aux adapter. That being said, if you hate having stuff coming out every port, and actually need that many things hooked up on the go, the answer is to get one of the many multiport adapters already out there. Thankfully, the MacBook owners already paved the road in this area, so it will be easier on new MBP owners.
Sure, but you have to log it along too, and it's another 250 euro on the price of a new system.
Right? I honestly was just lying in bed and that hit me. Its a crazy overpriced premium air for the extremely wealthy that don't know/care. Has anyone who uses a 15" rMBP for professional work ever really said "I really need this thing to be cut down in size a bit, screw the battery and specs"? The current model is already super thin and its painful to imagine what they could have done with it if they kept the same dimensions. Isn't the new battery 20-25% smaller? Thats a huge amount of potential battery life! Pro's do demanding things on MBP's and need as much battery life in the field as possible. I don't care about the fact that its the same as the outgoing model. More is better.
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It sure is a sucky feeling when you realise this, simplicity from complexity is great, until it starts to cut in our daily usage and reality.
it probably will but it takes aaaa lot of time
think about the switch from vhs to cd, regular phone to a touch and so on.
why change (and spend) something if it still works
The adapters don't support full speed USB-C charging - Apple recommend plugging the charger directly into one of the USB-c ports instead of via a dock or adapter to get full power charging
This is true, however I just wanted to say how you could charge the MacBook in the situation from that picture in which all 4 ports were occupied. It's better to remove that USB adapter instead.
Can any one explain to me why they chose to have 4 USB-C ?
I thought 1 USB-C dock can handle like 4 USB ports, 2 HDMI, 1 ethernet, and SD-Card.
They could have done 2 USB-C and 2 USB 3.0 just for convenience ?
Can we just do it the other way around, just change all our USB cables to USB micro B->USB-C instead of buying dongles?
It just will looking ugly on the laptop to have wires hanging right and left.
I thought 1 USB-C dock can handle like 4 USB ports, 2 HDMI, 1 ethernet, and SD-Card.
They could have done 2 USB-C and 2 USB 3.0 just for convenience ?
Can we just do it the other way around, just change all our USB cables to USB micro B->USB-C instead of buying dongles?
It just will looking ugly on the laptop to have wires hanging right and left.
As an owner of the Early 2016 MacBook for the past 6 months, I can share a bit of insight around the "accessory nightmare".
First, the sky is not falling. USB-C is actually a nice connector. Locks in with a snap to the MacBook, provides charging and data, yet not as exclusive/pricey as Thunderbolt.
If you want to make your life easy, buy these two things:
1) CalDigit USB-C docking station (yes, it's not TB3, but if you're still using TB2/TB1, just buy Apple's adapter). The CalDigit dock is legit and works just like an Apple component. It's not a messy nightmare, because you're just using a single USB cable from dock to laptop, so hide the dock away and it is a very simple solution. You'll want to spend $10 in an Anker 1m USB-C to USB-C cable so you can keep the dock under the desk, etc.
2) Apple's OEM HDMI/USB-A dongle. This includes an input for charging! Although the charging feature is only support on the new 13" models as the 15" pulls too much wattage through the adapter. Technically, this #2 solution can do almost the same thing as #1 above, if you add a USB hub and a few more adapters. BUT... it's fairly messy in a semi-permanent solution. So, just buy #2 for on-the-go work.
Buy non-Apple adapters at your own risk! You're probably already frustrated by the need to spend extra to buy more adapters, don't compound the situation by buying things that are not going to work 100% of the time, i.e. anything other than #1/#2 (or any Apple-branded solution) above.
The problem here is not just for professionals. Today almost all consumer peripherals still come with a standard USB port not USB-C.
Expample:
External protable hard drives
USB thumb-drives
Logitech/Microsoft wireless mice and keyboards (they use a tiny USB receiver)
Wired gaming mice and keyboards
Mobile phones
Tablets including iPad
iPhone 7!!!
The list goes on...
USB-C has been out for quite some time yet is not still mainstream. It's not fair that I have to buy a cable or dongle in order to connect my brand new iPhone 7 or or thumbdrive.
USB-C is the future, but not the present. Untill the transition is complete Appple should have included at least one USB port like other companies are using.
And not upgrading makes no sense, Apple should be wanting consumers to upgrade not wait. Also I want a faster more powerful computer not to keep using older macbooks. Switching to Windows is NOT an option either as I love OSX.
What's the benefit of thinness if you have to carry dongles.
The HP Spectre x360 is even thinner than the macbook pro yet it has a USB port. I don't see the excuse.
Expample:
External protable hard drives
USB thumb-drives
Logitech/Microsoft wireless mice and keyboards (they use a tiny USB receiver)
Wired gaming mice and keyboards
Mobile phones
Tablets including iPad
iPhone 7!!!
The list goes on...
USB-C has been out for quite some time yet is not still mainstream. It's not fair that I have to buy a cable or dongle in order to connect my brand new iPhone 7 or or thumbdrive.
USB-C is the future, but not the present. Untill the transition is complete Appple should have included at least one USB port like other companies are using.
And not upgrading makes no sense, Apple should be wanting consumers to upgrade not wait. Also I want a faster more powerful computer not to keep using older macbooks. Switching to Windows is NOT an option either as I love OSX.
What's the benefit of thinness if you have to carry dongles.
The HP Spectre x360 is even thinner than the macbook pro yet it has a USB port. I don't see the excuse.