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Mar 9, 2015 9:03 PM in response to Tokyoby Michael Paine,You can buy one of these:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MJ1K2AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter
"The USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter lets you connect your MacBook with USB-C port to an HDMI display, while also connecting a standard USB device and a USB-C charging cable...or syncing and charging your iPhone, iPad, or iPod."
A slight nuisance carrying this adapter around but it it still smaller than a separate phone charger.
It does look like Thunderbolt will not work with the new Macbook - or at least it would be severely constrained if an adapter ever goes on sale.
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Mar 9, 2015 10:21 PM in response to Michael Paineby Tokyo,Thanks for your thoughts.
Is there a USB-C cable to connect to the various USB connectors? (USB2, USB3, USB mini, etc.)
Can I get a USB-C to USB cable so I can connect an external drive directly to the MacBook.
Does it mean that connecting the Thunderbolt to the iPhone, the USB end of this cable to a USB to USB-C cable. Then to the MacBook.
If I want to run iTunes on the MacBook the best way would seem to be to use wifi. Using a cable would mean constant switching to gain access to the single port. It would make updating the iPhone with new songs easier.
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Mar 10, 2015 2:53 AM in response to Tokyoby benwiggy,You need a Lightning connector (not Thunderbolt) for your iPhone. There may be a cable with USB-C at the other end, but if you want to power your MacBook at the same time, then you need a USB-A plug at the other end, PLUS the big USB-C adaptor with a USB-A port on it.
Basically, unless you're doing everything wirelessly, you'll need an array of different cables, connectors and adaptors with you to do anything.
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Mar 10, 2015 7:17 AM in response to benwiggyby Tokyo,What is the difference between Thunderbolt and Lightening?
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Mar 10, 2015 7:22 AM in response to Tokyoby benwiggy,Tokyo wrote:
What is the difference between Thunderbolt and Lightening?
There's a joke there somewhere.
Thunderbolt is the multi-purpose high-speed port on a Mac. Lightning is the new-style iPhone connector.
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Mar 10, 2015 4:48 PM in response to benwiggyby Tokyo,Thanks.
The USB-C looks a good option on the new MacBook, but to have no way to directly connect an iPhone does not make sense unless Apple think we will all go wireless.
Does this mean that iTunes to iPhone or updated songs will use wifi?
Although a hard drive can be directly connected to the MacBook, the easiest way would be to have the iTunes Library on a wifi connected drive.
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Mar 11, 2015 7:00 AM in response to Tokyoby Matt West,Considering purchasing this macbook, but I have a lot of thunderbolt drives...
Any chance Thunderbolt drives can be used (with an adapter) through USB-C? Otherwise i'm just left with a full bag of useless thunderbolt drives... :/
Any input appreciated. Thanks!
Matt
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May 6, 2015 8:18 PM in response to Michael Paineby Michael Paine,★HelpfulI now a have my new Macbook and 2 Apple USB-C adapters (HDMI and VGA) and the adapters cannot be piggybacked. The rMB and iPhone show not charging and the USB drive is not recognised
An unpowered USB2 hub works fine when plugged into a single Apple adapter.
The Kensington hub can even be used to charge the iPhone


