Satechi ships USB-C Stand Hub for iMac, adding forward-facing legacy ports
Satechi on Tuesday launched the Type-C Aluminum Monitor Stand Hub for iMac, designed to solve two common complaints about Apple's desktop by elevating it and adding forward-facing USB-A ports.
The front of the hub has a 5-gigabit USB-C port, as well as three 5-gigabit USB-A ports. Other connections include a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, and an SD/microSD slot supporting UHS-I speeds up to 104 megabits per second.
The product connects to an iMac via an included rear-facing USB-C cable, but can be used with older models thanks to a bundled USB-A adapter.
Satechi is selling the Type-C Aluminum Monitor Stand Hub in silver or space gray versions, the latter designed to match the iMac Pro. Either color costs $89.99.
The front of the hub has a 5-gigabit USB-C port, as well as three 5-gigabit USB-A ports. Other connections include a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, and an SD/microSD slot supporting UHS-I speeds up to 104 megabits per second.
The product connects to an iMac via an included rear-facing USB-C cable, but can be used with older models thanks to a bundled USB-A adapter.
Satechi is selling the Type-C Aluminum Monitor Stand Hub in silver or space gray versions, the latter designed to match the iMac Pro. Either color costs $89.99.
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In spite of Apples pretensions, I don't think you can call USB A (or a headphone jack) a 'legacy' port. I was just at the store getting a flash drive for my son and there wasn't a single USB C drive to be found. I know they exist, but USB A is still the standard.