mophie delivers portable USB-C charging solution

mophie-powerstationmophie is a very well known name when it comes to mobile accessories, especially smartphones that need a power boost in your daily life. The company has since rolled out its fair share of smartphone cases that come with an integrated power source, allowing you to prolong usage of your device while obtaining protection at the same time, without having to head to the nearest power outlet in the middle of the day. This time around, mophie has something slightly different although it has everything to do with power — the USB-C XXL power station. The mophie USB-C XXL power station is a high capacity universal battery which has been specially designed to charge the MacBook (2015), MacBook Pro (2016), iPad, iPhone and other compatible mobile devices.

Boasting of a single USB-C and one more USB-A output charge port, this power station will feature a whopping 19,500mAh battery. This translates to more than a single full charge to a MacBook, and will arrive in soft-touch fabric so that users will be able to have a premium look and feel without cramping Apple’s product styling cues.

The USB-C port will feature USB-PD technology, enabling it to charge USB-C laptops at rapid charging rates. We are looking at up to 30 Watts, as well as the ability to accept high-speed charging input even when it is hooked up to USB-PD chargers. As for the remaining features of the mophie USB-C XXL power station, they include an additional USB-A output port 5V/2.4A, a role switch that is controlled by a status button (USB-C input/USB output), the USB-C port with a default function being set to output charge, LEDs that display the direction of charge which will confirm the switch position, a Cypress CCG2 chipset. And pass-through charging USB-C to USB-A. The asking price for the mophie USB-C XXL power station stands at $149.95 and makes for the perfect addition to any road warrior’s arsenal of gizmos.

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Satechi USB-C to HDMI Adapter & Cable

Satechi-Type-C-4K-HDMI-Adapter-CableSatechi is a famous name where accessories of mobile devices as well as computing machines are concerned, and their latest devices to hit the market? The Satechi USB-C to HDMI Adapter as well as Type-C 4K HDMI Cable, which is an accessory that is able to hook up to 4K displays at 60Hz in order to experience a smooth, high quality experience.

Interestingly enough, Satechi’s latest pair of USB-C accessories will expand its arsenal of convenient and high-quality products which will certainly do a whole lot to improve connectivity around your home or man cave. Measuring a reasonably lengthy six feet, the Type-C 4K HDMI Cable as well as the more compact Type-C 4K HDMI Adapter output video from a Mac (or other compatible device) to an external 4K display.

The Type-C 4K HDMI Cable will offer users the ability to enjoy a true plug and play experience, which is an all-in-one solution that will let one hook up a Mac to a 4K display. The Adapter will be able to offer a similar functionality in a smaller form factor in order for users to experience a crystal clear 4K display. Users can then mirror content on their Type-C laptop easily in order to view their favorite TV shows and movies on an enhanced, high-resolution display, or even select its usage within professional or classroom settings to enhance presentations on an external monitor.

Regardless of whether you pick up the USB-C or HDMI accessory, both choices will feature a compact, sleek brushed aluminum design that can fit in snugly into laptop bags, purses and other carrying packs, making it perfect for mobile workspaces. Expect the $34.99 Satechi Type-C 4K HDMI Adapter to arrive in space gray, silver, gold or rose gold colors, while the $39.99 Type-C 4K HDMI Cable will sport silver or space gray shades.

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Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock HD is now available

belkin-thunderbolt-express-dock-hdWhen it comes to accessorizing your MacBook Pro or iMac, there are plenty of accessories out there in the market for you to choose from. However, it is all too easy to be spoilt for choice, so if you are working with a limited budget, it would be far wiser to choose your battle, so to speak. Belkin has long been a trusted name when it comes to rolling out accessories for the computing workspace, and this time around it is no different, either, with the availability of the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock HD.

The Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock HD is best described to be a single cable all-in-one docking solution, where it claims to offer 40 Gbps data transfer rates, dual 4K video support and 85 Watts of power delivery. In other words, this is the total single-cable docking solution that one would ever need, at least for the moment, in order to enjoy connectivity as well as power to the updated MacBook Pro or iMac. Just what kind of features does the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock HD come ith?

For starters, you will be able to daisy-chain up to five Thunderbolt devices from the dock, now how about that? In terms of Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, there will be two of those, which will certainly come in handy. If you have plenty of USB 3.0 devices and accessories, the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock HD is able to welcome three of those thanks to a trio of USB-A 3.0 ports that also offer 1.5A charging each. To round it all off, the Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock HD will also carry a single DisplayPort, one Audio In/Out port, one Audio Out port, and one Gigabit Ethernet port. It will be accompanied by a 170W power adapter that delivers enough power to support attached peripherals, all the while channeling 85W of power to your computer via included Thunderbolt 3 cable.

It might be rather pricey at first glance, but the Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock HD’s $349 price tag will certainly pay dividends many times over.

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Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Dock to assist you in your connectivity issues

thunderbolt3Elgato knows that for just about every woman, there can never be enough handbags, shoes, and clothes. And when it comes to geeks, will the number of ports, storage space and memory ever be enough? Here they are to help alleviate you of your connectivity woes with their latest Thunderbolt 3 Dock that is set to arrive later this June 6. Summer is surely going to be a whole lot more kick-ass thanks to the Thunderbolt 3 Dock from Elgato, especially when it delivers the likes of dual 4K display support, full-speed charging for MacBook Pro, a power boost for iPhone, fast data transfers, and amplified audio.

Available in the US, Europe and Australia when June 6 rolls around, the Thunderbolt 3 Dock has been specially designed for laptop users who require a no-compromise, multi-monitor workstation complete with high-speed expansion options and secure, solid networking. With the Thunderbolt 3 Dock, it offers all of that, connecting and charging your MacBook Pro using all but one cable.

The Thunderbolt 3 Dock comes with a pair of Thunderbolt 3 ports. One of them is to connect and charge your computer, while the other one is used to extend the versatility of Thunderbolt even further. Boasting a DisplayPort, the dock will be able to drive up to a pair of additional displays without having to compromise on the stunning 4k resolution at smooth 60 Hz frame rates. The Thunderbolt 3 Dock will also arrive with a trio of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports so that a slew of devices can be operated at full speed simultaneously. There is a 15″ MacBook Pro that can be charged at 85W, while USB-C accessories receive up to 15W of power, with the built-in USB 3.0 ports delivering boosted charging for your iPad or iPhone. The Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Dock will arrive with a $299.95 price tag alongside a 50cm/1.6ft Thunderbolt 3 Cable right out of the box.

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