In other words, is there some sort of extra-powered hub that can provide power for the macbook to charge and still allow usb data connections?
MacBook Pro with Retina display
Posted on Jun 22, 2015 6:49 PM
Q: Can I charge the new macbook pro and simultaneously use the USB-C connection for data?
You're in the wrong forum... all Macbook Pro's are on the Magsafe connector, not USB-C.
Macbook is here - MacBook
It's still in development but Anker is working on USB-C chargers and docking stations.
http://www.ianker.com/pages/usbc/#tabBdItem1