[Q] MB Retina : external USB

[supersophie]

Hi!

I would like to buy a MacBook Retina for working when I travel, but in the office I currently connect my notebook with:
1 x USB keyboard
1 x USB mouse
1 x VGA connector to external display.

I cannot afford 4K screens so VGA or DVI stays.

My keyboard i sthe most important because it's full sized and comfortable for a day's work, and I can touch type on this. I would like to keep this.

How could I do this with a MB Retina?


Kind regards, Sophie.

 

[pasadena]

You can get the (expensive) adapter from apple : http://store.apple.com/us/product/MJ1L2AM/A/usb-c-vga-multiport-adapter?fnode=51

That only works if your mouse and keyboard share a USB dongle (like the Logitech Unifying ones). Otherwise you may need either an USB hub or a new bluetooth mouse.

 

[applesith]

Get the $80 adapter along with a VGA adapter and a USB hub. Or you could also get a bluetooth mouse and keyboard (plenty of companies make full size bluetooth keyboards).

Honestly if you are using the computer plugged in all day on a desk, you might be better off getting a MBP or Air.

 

[bibyfok]

Get the Apple HDMI (as you could even get audio plugged into your TV) and something like this: http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B00H4QGB1A/...lid=1TI2DF51OWONN&coliid=I3IMNIGLCM5X8X&psc=1
Bonus: you get gigabit ethernet

 

[supersophie]

thanks

I really like the Amazon idea with a Apple adapter. Thanks all three of you.

@applesith
"Honestly if you are using the computer plugged in all day on a desk, you might be better off getting a MBP or Air. "

MBP or Air are too heavy for hand luggage or throwing into a bag. Airlines require me to keep my under certain weight and dimensions, and the 13" MBA and MBP are too heavy when every gram counts. I need two hands to hold a MBA13 and MBP and I know I can pretty much hold an MBA11" with one hand.
I have small hands.