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macbook pro adapter

  • 07-07-2020 01:45PM
    #1
    Blanco100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭


    Recently got a macbook pro for working remotely.

    Never used one before, but theres no HDMI, Ethernet or mouse connectivity or ability to use additional monitors.

    Is there an adapter I can buy somewhere quite quickly in order to cover all of these?

    Also do I need a specific type of mouse that will only work with a macbook pro?

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated


Comments

  • #2
    whiterebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,557 ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Blanco100 wrote: »
    Recently got a macbook pro for working remotely.

    Never used one before, but theres no HDMI, Ethernet or mouse connectivity or ability to use additional monitors.

    Is there an adapter I can buy somewhere quite quickly in order to cover all of these?

    Also do I need a specific type of mouse that will only work with a macbook pro?

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated

    Take a deep breath for the prices first off. Depending on where you are, HN, Curries, CompuB, Mactivate may have them. I have a Ugreen dock that I got from Amazon which covers all the bases you mention.


  • #3
    Rulmeq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,126 ✭✭✭Rulmeq


    Blanco100 wrote: »
    Is there an adapter I can buy somewhere quite quickly in order to cover all of these?
    I got this one.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-Hub-Multiport-Adapter-Compatible/dp/B07VMRB2K1/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_2?dchild=1&keywords=letscom+usb+c+hub&qid=1594134411&sr=8-2-fkmr3

    They have ones with more ports, and some with Ethernet etc
    Blanco100 wrote: »
    Also do I need a specific type of mouse that will only work with a macbook pro?
    Any USB mouse or keyboard should work - you will need to either get a USB-c one or make sure you have a spare port on your hub


  • #4
    Blanco100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭Blanco100


    Rulmeq wrote: »
    I got this one.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-Hub-Multiport-Adapter-Compatible/dp/B07VMRB2K1/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_2?dchild=1&keywords=letscom+usb+c+hub&qid=1594134411&sr=8-2-fkmr3

    They have ones with more ports, and some with Ethernet etc


    Any USB mouse or keyboard should work - you will need to either get a USB-c one or make sure you have a spare port on your hub

    it looks like a good one but delivery is 27th July, surely theres quicker delivery elsewhere


  • #5
    Type 17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,731 ✭✭✭Type 17


    Bluetooth would be better for mouse connectivity - plenty of rechargeable ones out there now, so no more messing with removable batteries - some should be good with Macs (I use an Apple bluetooth trackpad with an iMac, so I don't have a specific recommendation for you).


  • #6
    scart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 251 ✭✭scart


    Type 17 wrote: »
    Bluetooth would be better for mouse connectivity - plenty of rechargeable ones out there now, so no more messing with removable batteries - some should be good with Macs

    I purchased this one for use with my Macbook Pro. Logitech M590

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Silent-Wireless-Battery-Graphite/dp/B071VC9998

    It works perfectly using Bluetooth and best of all its completely silent - no clicks.
    I can't vouch for the claimed 2 year battery life but i've had it 9 months and have yet to replace the single AA battery.

    Best mouse i have ever used...


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