Macs with USB-A port?

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Macs with USB-A port?

Hi,

I need to buy a new computer and ideally I want a new version of my current computer which is a macbook pro from late 2013. It looks like the newer models do not have any normal USB ports; is this true? Is there any way to get a mac that has USB-A ports? Using an adapter is not acceptable to me.

I don't need any of the fancy stuff they put on the new macbook pros (this machine is meant for work, not play), so I'd be happy if I could buy an unused mac that was made in 2013. Is this possible?

Thank you

MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.14

Posted on May 21, 2020 10:20 AM

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surfcow

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May 21, 2020 10:53 AM in response to fruitTechnologyRots

Current Macbook Pro models do not have USB-A ports, have not had them for some years now. Some mac users were / are unhappy about this. The 16" MBP has 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports, each of which can connect to a monitor or ethernet or USB-A, or a hub which has all of these and more.

If you hate dongles, I recommend a 2012 MBP, which had USB3 ports.

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RachT1

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May 21, 2020 11:06 AM in response to fruitTechnologyRots

Hello,

The only MacBook Pros with USB-A ports (up to the 2015 MacBook Pro) would only be available used on a marketplace like eBay if they are available at all.

Apple doesn't make any MacBooks (Air or Pro) with a USB-A port anymore.

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Answer 3

May 21, 2020 10:59 AM in response to surfcow

Can you buy a new 2012 MBP? It's ridiculous that I have to buy either a really old computer or an adapter if I want it to connect to anything. I want this to be portable, and not require adapters.

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FoxFifth

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May 21, 2020 10:54 AM in response to fruitTechnologyRots

The oldest ones available from Apple are 2018 models in the refurbished store and they have USB-C ports: https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/mac/2018-macbook-pro

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