Satechi’s gorgeous new Mac mini stand doubles as a 6-in-1 hub with USB-C: Accessory maker Satechi today launched a gorgeous new aluminum stand for Apple’s Mac mini. As it doubles as a practical six-in-one hub that connects to your computer’s USB-C.
The Type-C Aluminum Stand & Hub turns your Mac mini from 2018 or later into a portable workstation. It brings back some of the missing ports to your computer, like older USB ports, memory card readers and more.
Here’s Satechi’s pitch:
First, of its kind, the Type-C Aluminum Stand & Hub upgrade and transforms your Mac mini into a powerful, surprisingly compact workstation. Equipped with a USB-C data port, three USB-A 3.0 ports, micro/SD card readers and a 3.5mm headphone jack port, to provide convenient access to your peripherals.
Here’s the full list of ports you get:
- 1x USB-C port for data transfer (up to 5 Gbps, no-charge support)
- 3x USB 3.0 ports (up to 5 Gbps each)
- 1x micro and SD card readers (up to 104 Mbps)
- 1x 3.5mm headphone jack port
All of these ports are placed on the front of this beautiful stand for quick easy access. The stand’s elegant design looks like a natural extension of your Mac mini and its footprint helps to maximize your desk space.
As a bonus, this accessory features built-in air vents that were designed to help regulate temperature and encourage airflow when connecting multiple devices to your Mac mini.
Check out the list of key features included ahead.
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Patent-pending:
The first of its kind to function as both a stand and USB hub for your 2018. Later Mac mini computer, all using a single USB Type-C connection.
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6-in-1 expansion ports:
Features a USB-C data port, three USB 3.0 ports, a micro/SD card reader and a 3.5mm headphone jack port for easy access to your peripherals.
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Built-in air vents:
Equipped with built-in air vents to help regulate temperature and encourage airflow when connecting multiple devices to your 2018 Mac mini model.
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Sleek, elegant design:
Designed to feel like a natural extension of your Mac mini with an elegant, brushed finish and matching space gray aluminum alloy.
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Compatibility:
Supports Mac mini with Type-C ports (2018 and later models). The accessory does not support 2017 and older Mac mini computers.
Conclusion:
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