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Satechi Launches New 9-in-1 On-the-Go Multiport USB-C Adapter

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Satechi, known for its lineup of accessories designed for Apple's Macs, today announced the launch of the USB-C On-the-Go Multiport Adapter that's compatible with the Mac lineup and the iPad Air and iPad Pro.

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With the USB-C On-the-Go Multiport Adapter, Satechi aimed to fit in as many ports as possible into a package that's still portable. It includes a built-in USB-C PD charging port that provides up to 100W power for charging a MacBook, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a USB-C data port, two USB-A ports for peripherals, a 4K HDMI port, a VGA port, and micro/SD card reader slots.


Satechi's USB-C On-the-Go Multiport Adapter can be purchased from the Satechi website or from Amazon.com for $99.99. Through March 15, Satechi is offering new customers 20 percent off of the adapter both on the Satechi website and on Amazon. Just enter the promo code MULTIPORT20 when checking out.

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That seems like the perfect solution I was looking for, two years late! I needed one that include both VGA and HDMI, as well as possible USB-A. I went for CLDAY, not the best though. I like that Satechi has Ethernet port as well.
 
I bought this for $26 on Amazon in 2019.

www.amazon.com

USB C Hub MacBook Pro NOVOO Type C Adapter USB C Dongle, 6 in 1 USB C to HDMI Multiport Adapter Compatible for USB C Laptops and Type C Devices (4K HDMI USB3.0 SD/TF Card Reader 100W PD)

1. To ensure the best performance and protect the inside circuit board, the shell will get warm as the high quality aluminum alloy speeds up heat radiating. 2. The total current of all connected devices to NOVOO Multiport Hub should not exceed 900mA. 3. USB 3.0 interferes with 2.4GHz WiFi...
www.amazon.com

And here's the current version for $39 which adds Gigabit ethernet.

www.amazon.com

NOVOO USB C Hub 8 in 1 with Hidden Cable Multiport Adapter with 4K HDMI 100W PD Charging Ethernet 3*USB 3.0 SD/TF Card Reader, USB C to HDMI Adapter for Thunderbolt Laptops Phones and Tablets

USB C Hub, MacBook Pro Adapter USB C Dongle, 8 in 1 USB C to HDMI Multiport Adapter Compatible for USB C Laptops and Other Type C Devices
www.amazon.com

Unless you need VGA (LOL) you can save a ton of money and buy something else. The big advantage the Satechi has is the detachable USB C cable - nice to choose the length, but then you also have to be careful about using a compatible USB C cable.
 
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why do we need this? Apple will bring all those ports back in 2021's MacBooks ...
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Satechi has nice products, I own a couple ...
 
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Why is VGA included on these things? I see one person above mentioned that they need VGA still. Personally, I don't think I've had to touch a VGA connection in nearly a decade.

So, I'm definitely an n=1 situation, but in what cases do people still need to use VGA these days?
 
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My experience with this company is that they sell junk. For instance, the keyboard I purchased that features a button above the numeric keypad whose sole function is to disconnect the keyboard from bluetooth if you touch it.
 
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JasterMereel said:
Why is VGA included on these things?
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Mainly because some people have to give presentations in meeting rooms and auditoriums that still have ancient VGA-driven data projectors (which you don't find out until you turn up). Probably a few other niche uses out there, too.

JasterMereel said:
Personally, I don't think I've had to touch a VGA connection in nearly a decade.
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Lucky you.
Feel free to buy an adapter that doesn't have VGA.
 
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alexjholland said:
Built-in cables is such a dumb 'feature'.

Sometimes I want a metre or more of cable length.

And it's an obvious point of failure.

Every dock with a built-in cable is dead to me.
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Cables aren't built in to it. They are detachable.
 
torontotim said:
I bought this for $26 on Amazon in 2019.

www.amazon.com

USB C Hub MacBook Pro NOVOO Type C Adapter USB C Dongle, 6 in 1 USB C to HDMI Multiport Adapter Compatible for USB C Laptops and Type C Devices (4K HDMI USB3.0 SD/TF Card Reader 100W PD)

1. To ensure the best performance and protect the inside circuit board, the shell will get warm as the high quality aluminum alloy speeds up heat radiating. 2. The total current of all connected devices to NOVOO Multiport Hub should not exceed 900mA. 3. USB 3.0 interferes with 2.4GHz WiFi...
www.amazon.com

And here's the current version for $39 which adds Gigabit ethernet.

www.amazon.com

NOVOO USB C Hub 8 in 1 with Hidden Cable Multiport Adapter with 4K HDMI 100W PD Charging Ethernet 3*USB 3.0 SD/TF Card Reader, USB C to HDMI Adapter for Thunderbolt Laptops Phones and Tablets

USB C Hub, MacBook Pro Adapter USB C Dongle, 8 in 1 USB C to HDMI Multiport Adapter Compatible for USB C Laptops and Other Type C Devices
www.amazon.com

Unless you need VGA (LOL) you can save a ton of money and buy something else. The big advantage the Satechi has is the detachable USB C cable - nice to choose the length, but then you also have to be careful about using a compatible USB C cable.
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+1 on NOVOO products. Very high quality and fair pricing. 99 dollars for a hub LOL the market’s done lost it
 
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International shipping rates are really extorsive from both Amazon and Satechi. It's way, way more what customs would tax without this "convenience".
 
JasterMereel said:
Why is VGA included on these things? I see one person above mentioned that they need VGA still. Personally, I don't think I've had to touch a VGA connection in nearly a decade.

So, I'm definitely an n=1 situation, but in what cases do people still need to use VGA these days?
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Yes, I need VGA because I give talks in schools that still use old computers. It's still pretty common when you're moving from place to place that the only option to connect your computer to the projector is through VGA.
 
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It’s amazing isn’t it. All these people dissing this product because VGA.
well guess what? Outside the fantasy world of hipster dreams of super cool people doing business in sleek, glossy offices throwing up presentations via wireless or via thunderbolt, or maybe USB-c if slumming it, many businesses or schools still use vga on their geriatric projectors or even gasp, monitors. They haven’t been replaced because priorities for scarce resources lie elsewhere.
 
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Suckfest 9001 said:
People making fun of the VGA haven’t really worked anywhere corporate lol. They’re still wildly popular for whatever reason
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I still have beautiful 24"+ LCD monitors that accept VGA. The 2 main reasons the corporate world still use VGA in addition to other formats:

1)The VGA cable has 2 screws to secure it in place. This is often critical for machines connected to projectors and/or rollaway carts.

2)VGA has high enough resolution (1080p) for all your business stuff projected on the wall...Powerpoint, a web browser, etc. If they need to push higher resolution, yes, they purchase a higher rez projector that accepts higher inputs.

Up until a few years ago, a)quality, brand name projectors still cost over $1000, b)higher-than-1080p was a LOT more expensive (even today over $700), c)corporate doesn't buy new projectors "just because" and d)corporate probably replaced projectors every 6+ years or only when they break.

Another reason for VGA (my belief) is that VGA simply works. It always works. True plug and play. HDMI and other technologies are very often glitchy and cranky...gotta be the right cable certification...the digital technology is doing much more vetting of the handshake between the video card and the projector...checking for pirated (gasp!) content, etc. VGA is also extremely reliable for KVM switches...they just work. I've tried numerous non-VGA KVM switches at home and they're always flaky so I don't use them.

Remember, the corporate world is always allowing employees, visitors, and vendors to give demonstrations using the projector mounted on the ceiling or table. What they don't know is the computer's technology that's going to plug into it...so VGA still reins supreme.
 
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mattdeezy said:
100% lots of offices steer clear of HDMI in meeting rooms because the HDMI cables mysteriously go missing.
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Hah yeah my company just uses VGA to HDMI adaptors, and those are like permanently bolted to the cable. Looks awful but more than good enough for PowerPoints
 
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