Anybody know of any Thunderbolt 2 cables to USB or adapters that would allow my mac book pro mid 2015 to record from Eye tv? I have 2 thunderbolt 2 ports I don't use wondering if a cable or adapter exist for thunderbolt 2.
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Thunderbolt 2 to usb
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CoastalOR
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I only know of adapters, no cables are available. I did an Amazon search for "Thunderbolt to USB adapters"
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...ps&field-keywords=Thunderbolt+to+USB+adapters
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...ps&field-keywords=Thunderbolt+to+USB+adapters
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Lots of them are for Thunderbolt 3. Thunderbolt 2 is really hard to find.
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You could get one of those CalDigit Thunderbolt Stations. They're docks, vs. adapters. But they're small and they do the job well.
I don't think you'll find too many real dongle type adapters, as Thunderbolt needs an Intel authentication chip, which is not cheap.
I don't think you'll find too many real dongle type adapters, as Thunderbolt needs an Intel authentication chip, which is not cheap.
chrfr
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Thunderbolt 2 doesn't have USB integrated into the protocol like Thunderbolt 3 does so any adapters you might find (and they're rare) will be expensive. Why can't you connect the USB device direct to the computer using one of the built-in USB ports?
- This is my question as well.
Why do you need an adaptor for a port you already have built-in?