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ArcaneMan posted:Sorry if this has been answered recently, but is there a consensus on the best usb C hub with HDMI for the new pros? Nobody's mentioned a stable, nonbuggy USB-c hub that could be described as thread supported. Closest might be the Anker hubs but even those have their quirks.
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I think possible winners for USB-C hubs might juuuust be over the horizon. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hyperdrive-thunderbolt-3-usb-c-hub-for-macbook-pro#/ - HyperDrive https://www.bourgedesign.com/ - Arc Hub The HyperDrive actually started shipping to Kickstarter backers last week - so I'm thinking about checking it out once reviews hit and availability is better.
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Feb 21, 2017 03:08
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Good USB-C hubs are always 6-12 months out, just like Thunderbolt hubs were
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Feb 21, 2017 03:10
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I'm using some form of Hyperdrive dongle on my desk and its great. HDMI, pass through USB-C charging, and a few USB3 type A ports. Works 4 me
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Feb 21, 2017 06:42
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Get the best USB 3 hub you can find that uses a detachable cable, then buy a USB‐C cable for it instead.
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Feb 21, 2017 06:45
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So my coworker needs to have her battery replaced in her '10 Macbook Pro 13" screen. The job looks fairly easy enough, however I am not sure what battery to get as I do not want to get her a Chinese knockoff that is filled with propaganda and will explode when turned on. Any suggestions?
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Feb 21, 2017 11:49
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Anker are a great brand.
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Feb 21, 2017 11:55
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I've always wondered why Apple hasn't come up with some kind of first party docking solution (a la Henge Docks) for the Macbook Pro. Seems like they're missing a trick. Though maybe it'd discourage people from buying laptops more often.
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Feb 21, 2017 12:24
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Entropy238 posted:I've always wondered why Apple hasn't come up with some kind of first party docking solution (a la Henge Docks) for the Macbook Pro. Seems like they're missing a trick. They made one - the Cinema Display
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Feb 21, 2017 13:01
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8ender posted:I'm using some form of Hyperdrive dongle on my desk and its great. HDMI, pass through USB-C charging, and a few USB3 type A ports. Works 4 me I have a Minix Gold USB-C hub also with pass-through, but it has the following quirks: - some USB keys crash the hub (yes, crash as in it no longer works) and a disconnect / reconnect is required - some USB devices require a power adapter to be plugged in or same as above happens - the hub itself consumes power, so a 29W Apple USB-C adapter effectively only supplies 20-24W for charging, definitely slows down charge (This is supposedly a flaw with many USB-C hubs) - needs a generic driver installed for Ethernet support, also for some stupid reason the Ethernet also needs power to the hub - the hardwired hub to USB type C cable is a little too short, it can be accidentally disconnected easily - heats up after long, continuous data transfers It's a tossup as to whether most the problems are internal to the hub or with the OS X USB stack, it's known that the USB stack in El Capitan is way hosed with certain types of hubs. Sierra is somewhat better, but Gen 2 support is nonexistent. Binary Badger fucked around with this message at 18:32 on Feb 21, 2017 |
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Feb 21, 2017 18:08
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Entropy238 posted:I've always wondered why Apple hasn't come up with some kind of first party docking solution (a la Henge Docks) for the Macbook Pro. Seems like they're missing a trick. I agree they should build a decent, tested hub - even if it's $249 or something. gently caress you ports, use USB-C, if you really want here's a dock that works instead of waiting for years for one that ends up being poo poo.
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Feb 21, 2017 19:18
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I get the feeling if Apple did make their own hub they'd fall down the tech support hole trying to support every last old USB device and learn how truly horrible their USB stack is stability wise. "Hey my USB pacemaker doesn't sync with my controller app anym- NYARRRGHHAAUUGH*gurgle**ack*oop*......... ....." "Mr. Wilson? Mr. Wilson? Hello?"
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Feb 21, 2017 21:40
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Binary Badger posted:I get the feeling if Apple did make their own hub they'd fall down the tech support hole trying to support every last old USB device and learn how truly horrible their USB stack is stability wise.
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Feb 21, 2017 21:44
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Bob Morales posted:simple, just make it work with Apple poo poo. And lock out your competitors like with the Ethernet to USB dongle.
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Feb 21, 2017 22:58
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i hope they don't kill the mac mini range, i kinda wanna buy one to play with as a trouble free server sometime in the future
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Feb 21, 2017 23:05
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It's dead.
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Feb 21, 2017 23:10
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Boiled Water posted:And lock out your competitors like with the Ethernet to USB dongle. What's this? Is this a new thing or something?
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Feb 22, 2017 01:51
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Bulgogi Hoagie posted:i hope they don't kill the mac mini range, i kinda wanna buy one to play with as a trouble free server sometime in the future All mac desktops are dead
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Feb 22, 2017 03:11
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Just buy an iPad pro. It's basically the same as an iMac. 
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Feb 22, 2017 03:23
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Worst thing about the iPad "pro" is ios. Seeing the exact same UI as the other iOS devices slapped into a 12" screen is laughable.
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Feb 22, 2017 03:27
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Cyrano4747 posted:Just buy an iPad pro. It's basically the same as an iMac. I never even knew I wanted a 27" iPad Pro until just now.
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Feb 22, 2017 04:01
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I'm trying to help my friend with purchasing a new hard drive for his 2014 11,1 MacBook Pro. I'm not a Mac user but I'm fine working on computers. My friend is completely inept. Literally all he does is save PDF files to this machine and he's filled the stock drive. Considering this, what should I be looking for? Most sites recommend pretty pricey options and I don't know if he'd benefit from a nice drive based on his use.
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Feb 22, 2017 04:21
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Quantum of Phallus posted:Worst thing about the iPad "pro" is ios. Word Apple could probably talk me around to a tablet as a pc if it had a proper OS
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Feb 22, 2017 04:29
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me your dad posted:I'm trying to help my friend with purchasing a new hard drive for his 2014 11,1 MacBook Pro. I'm not a Mac user but I'm fine working on computers. My friend is completely inept. Apple used an unusual form factor that only a few manufacturers made drives for. OWC and Transcend are the ones I know of. That’s why you’re having trouble finding cheap options.
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Feb 22, 2017 04:39
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flosofl posted:What's this? Is this a new thing or something? I think it's. even going on forever, but my sample size is only one device and one dongle.
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Platystemon posted:Apple used an unusual form factor that only a few manufacturers made drives for. OWC and Transcend are the ones I know of. Look closer, Transcend's Jet Drives only support up to Early 2013 rMBP models. I wouldn't trust OWC's SSDs even in external enclosures. Kludgey loving garbage. Here's something that is compatible with 2014 rMBPs, still costs a mint but I'd trust it more than OWC. http://store.mcetech.com/mm/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=MTOS&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=512GBPCIESSD-L13M14 me your dad said he had an 11,1 so it's a 13-inch rMBP.
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me your dad posted:I'm trying to help my friend with purchasing a new hard drive for his 2014 11,1 MacBook Pro. I'm not a Mac user but I'm fine working on computers. My friend is completely inept.
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Remember how the owner of OWC made a post about how TRIM is bad for SSDs?
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me your dad posted:I'm trying to help my friend with purchasing a new hard drive for his 2014 11,1 MacBook Pro. I'm not a Mac user but I'm fine working on computers. My friend is completely inept. i recommend just buying and teaching him how to access an external drive, unless you really want this pain
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Doctor Zero posted:I never even knew I wanted a 27" iPad Pro until just now. 
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Mu Zeta posted:Remember how the owner of OWC made a post about how TRIM is bad for SSDs? http://hardware.itbusinessnet.com/article/Trim-Talk-4034718 Well, ya know, even though Apple implements TRIM on their drives, and that it's an industry loving standard... Towards the end of the article he does pretty much say TRIM is 'weak.'
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Feb 22, 2017 19:40
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sonatinas posted:All mac desktops are dead I got an iMac 5k in November and was nervous because of the refresh that never happened. I love this computer and hope someday they upgrade it so I can eventually buy that one. All hail desktop with the best screen supremacy.
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LionArcher posted:I got an iMac 5k in November and was nervous because of the refresh that never happened. I love this computer and hope someday they upgrade it so I can eventually buy that one. All hail desktop with the best screen supremacy. You could've gotten a Mac Pro and never be nervous again in your life.
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Bulgogi Hoagie posted:i recommend just buying and teaching him how to access an external drive, unless you really want this pain TACD posted:Are you looking for a new drive because his has failed or just because it's full of PDFs? If it's just a capacity thing could he benefit from iCloud / GDrive / Dropbox storage? Both of these solutions seem ideal. I originally recommended to him the external drive but I forgot about that. Apologies for the naivety, but is there a certain type of external drive he would need for a Mac? I really don't know poo poo about Macs but he'd do fine with a terrabyte external drive.
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Boiled Water posted:You could've gotten a Mac Pro and never be nervous again in your life. Lol. 5k screen as a publisher and a powerhouse photoshop artist machine is good enough
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me your dad posted:Both of these solutions seem ideal. I originally recommended to him the external drive but I forgot about that. Apologies for the naivety, but is there a certain type of external drive he would need for a Mac? I really don't know poo poo about Macs but he'd do fine with a terrabyte external drive. Just make sure it's formatted for Mac and not NTFS.
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Chris Knight posted:Just make sure it's formatted for Mac and not NTFS. Even if the one you buy is formatted NTFS just reformat it. Don't splash out extra for something just because it has a "mac compatible' label on it.
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Cool - thank you both.
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I posted in the regular laptop thread a while back but the more I think about this the more I just want a 13" mbp. I need a new computer to do one thing and one thing only: Play Civ 6. - Can I get confirmation that a machine with Intel Iris Graphics 6100 for a video card will do this? (or do I need an Iris Pro?) - Is there any hope of getting deals on the latest models like this? If so how do I do that? Bought my 13" air used on craigslist so I've never done the mac thing retail. Thanks
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Latest model in the 13" is the Iris 540. It will probably be playable at the lowest settings.
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