Then you (still) need dongles.
But is a dongle still a dongle if it doesnt dangle?
In principle, its a fantastic idea.
HyperDrive
But in practice, the port choice seems a little odd, even redundant.
One of the best features of the new 2021 MacBook Pro is its array of expansion ports.
Yet, it still lacks a bunch of legacy ports, which is where a dock comes in.
HyperDrive
It seems that Hyper has repurposed an older model and relaunched it for the new computers.
It even has anIndieGogo campaign, although the crowd-funding aspect is more likely a hip way to gather pre-orders.
So, unless you have very specific needs, you might want to avoid this particular dock.
Lifewire / Charlie Sorrel
Unless you need two headphone jacks," writes Mac user Gaximuson the MacRumors forums.
But that’s not to say we should give up on the idea altogether.
Theyre fantasticI use a CalDigit Thunderbolt dockfor a Mac Mini, and its rock-solid and reliable.
However, docks are useless on-the-go, because theyre big, heavy, and require a power outlet.
Lifewire / Charlie Sorrel
Typically, portable hubs come with a little USB-C tail to plug in.
Then theres Hypers approach, which attaches a solid block of expansion onto one side of the machine.
Perfect Selection
So, what ports would be more appropriate for the current MacBook Pro lineup?
It takes up so little space.
And as mentioned, it can be handy to add a little extra storage, perhaps for backups.
Personally, Id prefer a few USB-A ports for older hardware and/or some USB-C ports for more modern devices.
I like to connect audio peripherals, so more ports is always a plus.
Which brings us to power.
Im excited to see what Hyper will come up with next.
