USB 3 Adapter for MacBook Pro
I'm in the market for a new MacBook Pro. However I do have an external hard drive that is usb 3.0; it is mostly for file storage. So my does anyone know of an adapter they can recommend that is usb 3 to thunderbolt 2?
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I'm in the market for a new MacBook Pro. However I do have an external hard drive that is usb 3.0; it is mostly for file storage. So my does anyone know of an adapter they can recommend that is usb 3 to thunderbolt 2?
Both The Macbook Pro with touchbar and the Macbook Pro without touchbar currently offered by Apple have Thunderbolt 3 ports.
MacBook Pro without Touch Bar:
Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
with support for:
Details here:
MacBook Pro - Technical Specifications - Apple
Are you maybe looking at a different model somewhere else?
Both The Macbook Pro with touchbar and the Macbook Pro without touchbar currently offered by Apple have Thunderbolt 3 ports.
MacBook Pro without Touch Bar:
Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
with support for:
Details here:
MacBook Pro - Technical Specifications - Apple
Are you maybe looking at a different model somewhere else?
Ahh, I see.
Thunderbolt 2 to USB adapters don't really exist as such.
You can get Thunderbolt docks that have USB ports, but a Macbook Pro with thunderbolt 2 ports also has some USB 3.0 ports built in already. At least 2.
If you really really need to use the Thunderbolt ports for some reason:
I was looking at the MacBook Pro without the Touch Bar, and it states that it has two Thunderbolt 2 ports. I don't see a personal need for the Touch Bar but if is a better option to take, then I could do so.
Why do you need an adapter to Thunderbolt 2?
New MacBook Pros have USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 ports.
You'll want one of these: USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple
Apologies. I should have stated that I'm looking at the 15" model.
I got the official Apple one. £19.
So probably $19.
It works and does the job fine.
I saw that, but the MacBook Pro (without Touch Bar) I was looking at has Thunderbolt 2 ports. But I could go with the that one by purchasing the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar.
All you need Tony is the USB to USB 3 adaptor which is around $19.
I bough a new MBP last week and that's what I'm using.
K
Sorry Tony.
I meant to say 'USB to USB C adaptor'.
K
USB 3 Adapter for MacBook Pro