Satechi Pro Hub Mini brings more ports to the new MacBook Pro

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Satechi's new, compact hub brings Gigabit Ethernet and USB-A to the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro.




While Apple has brought a slew of much-requested ports back to the new MacBook Pro lineup, there are still a few key ports users may want.

That's why Satechi has come up with the Pro Hub Mini. It's a compact USB-C hub that adds a few ports you may want -- namely a gigabit ethernet port, but a few others, too. It attaches to the side of your MacBook Pro via the left-side Thunderbolt 4 ports, leaving your MagSafe port open for charging.

Satechi's Pro Hub Mini includes:
  • 1 x 40Gbps data USB 4 ports -- up to 96W charging or 6K 60Hz display output

  • 2 x 5Gbps USB-A data ports - does not support charging or CD drives

  • 1 x 5Gbps USB-C data port

  • 1 x Gigabit ethernet port

  • 1 x 3.5mm audio jack
The Pro Hub Mini is available in Space Gray and Silver and can be preordered directly from Satechi for $69.99. Using the coupon code PROHUB gets you a 25% discount, and the devices are expected to ship in early January.

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Comments

  • Reply 1 of 6
    rcfarcfa Posts: 1,124member
    What does it mean “does not support CD drives”?
    Does not support powering them? Or why would there be such a thing as a non-CD-drive-USB-port?
  • Reply 2 of 6
    MplsPMplsP Posts: 3,924member
    rcfa said:
    What does it mean “does not support CD drives”?
    Does not support powering them? Or why would there be such a thing as a non-CD-drive-USB-port?
    I have an external DVD drive that is powered from the USB port but also included an adapter for external power because some USB ports don't supply enough power.  I assume "does not support CD Drives" means it doesn't have the ability to supply enough power to run a CD/DVD drive.
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  • Reply 3 of 6
    DangDaveDangDave Posts: 98member
    rcfa said:
    What does it mean “does not support CD drives”?
    Does not support powering them? Or why would there be such a thing as a non-CD-drive-USB-port?
    The USB-A ports do not provide the power required for a portable CD drive. 
  • Reply 4 of 6
    rotateleftbyterotateleftbyte Posts: 1,630member
    DangDave said:
    rcfa said:
    What does it mean “does not support CD drives”?
    Does not support powering them? Or why would there be such a thing as a non-CD-drive-USB-port?
    The USB-A ports do not provide the power required for a portable CD drive. 
    It is strange that they don't given that there is USB-C right there on the hub.


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  • Reply 5 of 6
    benyhillbenyhill Posts: 1member
    for a cd drive like the "apple usb super drive" you need to used the single usb C to A adappter satechi provide one usualy for between 20 to 30$
  • Reply 6 of 6
    frank777frank777 Posts: 5,839member
    Probably time for us to get an upgraded drive on the Mac anyway.

    Anyone know a really good Mac Blu-Ray drive that is USB-C?
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