Satechi Pro Hub Mini brings more ports to the new MacBook Pro | Apple Insider

2021-11-13 08:57:56 By : Ms. Christina Li

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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.

Although Apple has brought a large number of demanding ports back to the new MacBook Pro series, there are still some key ports that users may need.

This is why Satechi launched the Pro Hub Mini. It is a compact USB-C hub, you can add some ports you may need-namely a Gigabit Ethernet port, but there are some other ports. It is connected to the side of the MacBook Pro through the Thunderbolt 4 port on the left, allowing the MagSafe port to open for charging.

Satechi's Pro Hub Mini includes:

Pro Hub Mini is available in space gray and silver, and can be ordered directly from Satechi for $69.99. Use the coupon code PROHUB to get a 25% discount, and these devices are expected to ship in early January.

What does "CD-ROM drive not supported" mean? Don't support powering them? Or why is there such a thing as a non-CD drive USB port?

What does rcfa say: "CD drives are not supported" mean? Don't support powering them? Or why is there such a thing as a non-CD drive USB port? I have an external DVD drive powered by a USB port, but I also include an adapter for external power because some USB ports cannot provide enough power. I think that "CD drive is not supported" means that it is not capable of providing enough power to run CD/DVD drives.

I have an external DVD drive powered by a USB port, but I also include an adapter for external power because some USB ports cannot provide enough power. I think that "CD drive is not supported" means that it is not capable of providing enough power to run CD/DVD drives.

What does rcfa say: "CD drives are not supported" mean? Don't support powering them? Or why is there such a thing as a non-CD drive USB port? The USB-A port does not provide the power required by the portable CD drive. 

The USB-A port does not provide the power required by the portable CD drive. 

DangDave said: What does rcfa mean when "CD-ROM drive is not supported"? Don't support powering them? Or why is there such a thing as a non-CD drive USB port? The USB-A port does not provide the power required by the portable CD drive. Strangely, they didn't take into account the USB-C on the hub.

Strangely, they didn't take into account the USB-C on the hub.

For a cd drive like "Apple USB Super Drive", you need to use a single USB C to an adapter satechi provides one usually between 20 and 30 dollars

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