2016 MBP Users: How many dongles are you using?

[M A V I C]

I'm using four and two hubs.

- TB for Apple Display
- HDMI for conference room projectors
-- Part of the same dongle, USB for KVM or remote, depending on where I am
- iMic so I can get audio controls through the monitor (it's working)
- Hub for my keyboard and mouse

Plus I'm using my TB display for ethernet and an additional USB port for my phone.

[NewtonMP2100]

....public life....or private life....??

[jdc]

You need the OWC dock when it comes out.

And I would say your use is above and beyond many others.

[freeradical]

I think you need to define what you believe a dongle is. Plugging in your phone to me does not qualify as a dongle. Nor does a USB hub for a desktop computer. To me, a dongle is something that translates one protocol to another, especially for laptops.

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M A V I C wrote:
I'm using four and two hubs.

- TB for Apple Display
- HDMI for conference room projectors
-- Part of the same dongle, USB for KVM or remote, depending on where I am
- iMic so I can get audio controls through the monitor (it's working)
- Hub for my keyboard and mouse

Plus I'm using my TB display for ethernet and an additional USB port for my phone.

So, there really should have been an "I'm M A V I C" button on the survey then.

[btfc]

" To me, a dongle is something that translates one protocol to another, especially for laptops."


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207256


"Connecting your MacBook Pro to other devices

You can connect your MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 ports to other devices and displays using adapters:

Thunderbolt 2 displays and accessories: Use a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter to connect to Thunderbolt 2 devices like displays and external disks. Note that devices connected to this adapter transfer data at Thunderbolt 2 speeds (20 Gbps). You can learn more about the devices and connections that work with this adapter.

Standard USB accessories: Use a USB-C to USB Adapter to connect to devices like digital cameras and thumb drives.

HDMI display: Use a USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter to connect to an HDMI display. In addition to HDMI, this adapter lets you connect a standard USB device and a USB-C charging cable to charge your MacBook Pro.

VGA display: Use a USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter to connect to a VGA display or projector. In addition to VGA, this adapter lets you connect a standard USB device and a USB-C charging cable to charge your MacBook Pro.

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch: Use a USB-C to Lightning Cable to charge and sync your iOS device."

[M A V I C]

freeradical wrote:
I think you need to define what you believe a dongle is. Plugging in your phone to me does not qualify as a dongle. Nor does a USB hub for a desktop computer. To me, a dongle is something that translates one protocol to another, especially for laptops.

The cables that ship with the iPhone can't connect to the current MBP. You need a dongle. In my case, I use a hub to plug in my keyboard, mouse, phone and headphones. Previously, I could have plugged most of those into a MBP.

[davemchine]

Is the "I am MAVIC" joke supposed to be similar to "I am Groot"? Or is Mavic in a singular category?

[cbelt3]

davemchine wrote:
Is the "I am MAVIC" joke supposed to be similar to "I am Groot"? Or is Mavic in a singular category?

Oh, it predates Groot. More of a "Cowboy Neal" leftover from Slashdot, I think.
I usually add "I have a more interesting / entertaining option I will discuss below"


FWIW... I don't have a MBP of any era. Just a Mini and some antiques.

[bfd]

Regularly use USB-C to Thunderbolt for Cinema Display - the only dongle Apple doesn't sell. miley-signs006:

And that's about it for dongles used on a regular basis.

Bought the USB-C to Lightning for charging iPhone, but have only used it twice in two and a half so far months (and that while on the road.)

Have a USB-C to USB for random necessities that really haven't come up so far. With so much printing via IP or bluetooth printer, needing to be wired up to print is now pretty much a non-issue.
Used the dongle along with the Spyder (USB-3 only) to calibrate the screen. Once so far.

Bought a USB-3 card reader last year and needed a USB-C to USB-3 (SuperSpeed) cable to attach it to the MPB. Using the card reader at its maximum throughput was worth the extra $22.