some brands just dont get it. It is quite nice otherwise, but the logo means I would never buy this.this Satechi logo...
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Satechi Launches New USB-C Clamp Hub for M1 iMac
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I like the miniature straw (cup) holders in front. Perfect for thiose programmers who come back from their break with a 128-oz. Super Duper Sized drink from 7-Eleven.
For those of us with bad backs, please take note Apple.
Satechi today announced the launch of a new USB-C Clamp Hub, an add-on accessory designed to be used with the new 24-inch M1 iMac models.
The USB-C Clamp Hub has 3 USB-A ports that support 5Gb/s transfer speeds, a micro/SD card reader, and a USB-C port, and it attaches to the iMac using a single USB-C port at the back of the machine.
A knob at the back of the hub secures it to the iMac, and while it is made from an aluminum material that is designed to match with Apple's devices, it is only available in a silver color.
Satechi's USB-C Clamp Hub is available from the Satechi website for $54.99. Customers can get a 15 percent pre-order discount using the promo code IMAC15 at checkout.
Article Link: Satechi Launches New USB-C Clamp Hub for M1 iMac
Yep, everything new starts as a speciality. As stated I want USB-C, and I want things to go that way, but I have more old Firewire 400 & 800, or 400-to-800 wires in my house than USB-C-to-something-other-than-USB-C. Stuff must move on eventually, and I'm fine with that and trying to push it, but you can't pretend USB-A suddenly doesn't exist because there's something better, so at least *one* USB-A on stuff would still be nice. New M1 Mac Mini makes sense of this still at least...
BTW, previously forgot to mention/forgot my MIDI controllers, my snazzy Peterson tuner, MIDI Clock pedal and some other guitar pedals. All u-USB or USB-B, so all came with leads where the other end is USB-A. Hopefully all this music gear will last *at least* another 10+, hopefully well over 20 years based on some of this stuff and past experience...
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That’s why they also sell usb-c extensions.
the cable looks to only be close enough if it’s around where the ports are.
It's been ubiquitous for about two decades now. There are billions upon billions of working USB-A cables and devices floating around in the world. You can tweak your own setup, replace your cables and whatnot to go all in on USB-C, but out in the wide world there will be USB-A cables and devices kicking around for many many years to come.
I would much rather use a hub than a clamp like this, especially given the way too conspicuous branding.
Genuine question for the few people saying "OMG Just let USB-A die already"
Do you expect us to go buy new printers, mice, keyboards, thumb drives, microphones, digital cameras, scanners, etc. just so they can have a higher specced connector?
I like the idea of a faster interface like USB-c and wish more products used it but the fact is the vast majority of my peripherals are USB-A (I own nothing usb-c) and I'm not going to rebuy them so they can have a different cable.
Plus plenty of new products, like my $2000 drone, are still being made with USB A ports. It may not be my preferred cable, but I just want to plug it in, not have to deal with dongles and conversions.
I like new formats (firewire, usb-c, whatever will come next and be even better), and hope they will be continuously developed but that doesn't mean I want to go buy a Displayport mouse because "it's totally a superior interface than USB". USB A is good and even often desirable, for certain cases. There are tons of peripherals (most, actually) that have zero benefit to the higher bandwidth of USB c.
It's kind of a weird thing about Apple users... the whole theme was "Think Different" but I often see comments from people saying we should all do things their way and giving us a port we need and use daily is some imposition on them, like it would make your computer ugly to have a spare port you don't use on it. It's very weird to me.
Do you expect us to go buy new printers, mice, keyboards, thumb drives, microphones, digital cameras, scanners, etc. just so they can have a higher specced connector?
I like the idea of a faster interface like USB-c and wish more products used it but the fact is the vast majority of my peripherals are USB-A (I own nothing usb-c) and I'm not going to rebuy them so they can have a different cable.
Plus plenty of new products, like my $2000 drone, are still being made with USB A ports. It may not be my preferred cable, but I just want to plug it in, not have to deal with dongles and conversions.
I like new formats (firewire, usb-c, whatever will come next and be even better), and hope they will be continuously developed but that doesn't mean I want to go buy a Displayport mouse because "it's totally a superior interface than USB". USB A is good and even often desirable, for certain cases. There are tons of peripherals (most, actually) that have zero benefit to the higher bandwidth of USB c.
It's kind of a weird thing about Apple users... the whole theme was "Think Different" but I often see comments from people saying we should all do things their way and giving us a port we need and use daily is some imposition on them, like it would make your computer ugly to have a spare port you don't use on it. It's very weird to me.
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Do I receive a 40% preorder discount as pricing is higher here and probably not exempt of the postage costs?
What's funny about all this is that the original iMac was the first a lot of people saw of USB-A when Apple keyboards and mice stopped using ADB. I remember, actually, hearing some PC person at the time referring to it as a "Mac port" because most PCs were still plugging keyboards in with PS/2 ports or whatever.
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When you will not find the all at firs in the 14099 time you will try you will buy one!
It never ceases to amaze me that some people don’t understand that USB-C has failed to replace anything.
Is it like when CD's first came out? They were 100% digital! Oh, people were enthralled by the technology. 'OMG! These are going to be SO GOOD!!! They will ROCK OUR WORLDS!!! The fidelity, the ability to reproduce music with such detail, such precision, life is going to be so amazing!!!'
And people realize that the majority of the music they were listening to was 'AAD'. Analog recorded, Analog mastered. All that capability was WASTED because of the cheap record labels, and for some music, it took years, many years, to get 'true' digital music on the mighty CD.
Isn't USB-C supposed tp be faster? How many devices that have USB-C pots even use that speed. I have a wireless speaker that uses the USB-C port for , um, charging... I would doubt that it even uses the whole charging capability of USB-C.
*shrug*
No. USB-C is a different connector. The speeds are the same as USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 4.
Seems like a *maybe* @kdekorte & I'm going to find out while using the new 20% Satechi back to school discount.
ETA - per Satechi the cable is 8.8" long.
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Then why? Why USB-C? More power? More magic?
It’s a nicer connector that you can insert either way. It’s also smaller. It does add features like Power Delivery. Lots of reasons.
Reiterating my issue:
I have 4 USB C devices and 2 of the most "advanced" won't use each other's chargers. (Switch and MBP)
The two that will share chargers will only charge with a USB A to USB C cable.
My devices that charge with USB A to micro, mini or lightning work on every single device, no exceptions.