“If you don't have a USB-C port on your laptop, can you use a USB A (USB3) port?”
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No unfortunately one must have a USB-C adaptor (in this case you'd want a USB-C to [what I'm assuming is] a standard USB connector - when you get the adaptor tip, (they are available everywhere), all you have to do is snap the tip onto the connecting wire of this USB hub, and you'll be up and running. This dock in particular has REALLY come in handy for me since I swapped out the macbook pro retina screen (that DID have USB and an SD card reader), to the newer 2016 touchbar model. But the new model, doesn't come with ANY adaptors and all four plugs are a USB-C, added with a headphone jack, of which I'm predicting that will too go by the wayside one day. Since photography is may main area of focus, I was forced to go out and purchase every possible adaptor to make sure that I'd get full use out of my macbook pro. While I love the machine, I was really upset that they took their 'work horse machine' and turned it into a dongle dependent laptop. As MOST people that have a macnew book pro. Many like me need it for editing programs,(photos, music, writing, and movie making). Unfortunately for mac/apple, they didn't think that it was a big deal to remove every creative use port. By taking away every single plug and port, we are now forced as consumers to buy more junk (and carry it with us if we bring our computer anywhere for a display or tutorial, just to keep our machines up and running with our gear. The new macbook pro doesn't even come with an SD card reader - something that I as a photographer, needed and depended on deeply. While I love the machine, it seems that they have turned it into a very expensive macbook air. But like I said, the converter tips ARE available - just watch the reviews and make certain that you buy good quality adaptors - I looked ALL over Best Buy and could not find the right adaptor. HOPEFULLY they wont mind me posting a picture of this one: USB 3.0 (Type-A) Male to USB3.1 (Type-C)Female Gold Plated Connector Converter Adapter (Grey 2-Pack)
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, this just plugs into a USB-C port.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Thank you for choosing IOGEAR. The GUD3C01 , 02 and 03 require a USB C port for connection to a computer or lap top . Thank you for choosing IOGEAR
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