MacBook accessories

Three 'MacBook accessories' stories January 2015 - November 2023

Orbitkey launches premium multifunctional Hybrid Work Duo, making any setup portable [Hands-on]

Fernando Silva Nov 6 2023 - 10:15 am PT

Orbitkey has made a name for itself making high-quality and premium tech accessories. They hit the ground running with their Orbitkey Nest, which was this portable carrying solution that also included a wireless charging pad. It was great to store your smaller tech accessories like cables, SD cards, chargers, and anything else you would need during a trip. Since then, they have built a strong ecosystem of products, and today, they released their new Hybrid Work Duo, a 2-in-1 portable workstation setup. Let me show you what I mean.

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Review: Kanex USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter solves the WiFi dead zone problem for the 12-inch MacBook

Zac Hall May 23 2015 - 7:00 am PT

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Kanex USB-C to Ethernet

Adapters for adding thicker ports are nothing new for Apple’s modern line of notebooks. Even the high-end Retina MacBook Pro decidedly excludes a direct Ethernet connection, and Apple’s MacBook Air and new ultrathin 12-inch MacBook are especially too thin for a wired connection to the Internet without relying on an adapter in the middle.

While modern WiFi is fine for most everyday situations, even Apple acknowledges that a wired connection is necessary in some instances. To remedy this, it sells a $29 USB Ethernet Adapter and a faster $29 Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter. The 12-inch MacBook has neither port, however, additionally requiring Apple’s $19 USB-C to USB Adapter to work with the slower adapter.

Fortunately with USB-C being a new industry standard, accessory makers like Kanex are ready with solutions like the $29.95 USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter made for the new 12-inch MacBook and other USB-C computers…
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9to5Toys Last Call: Belkin MacBook stand $32, Insignia 50″ HDTV $350, SwissGear laptop backpack $40, more

Jan 19 2015 - 9:00 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

belkin-loft-macbook-stand Belkin Loft MacBook Stand $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)

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HDTVs: VIZIO 65-inch 4K $1,500 (Reg. $2,200), Insignia 50-inch 1080p $350 (Reg. $500), more

SwissGear laptop backpack $40 shipped (orig. $120), other styles 40% or more off
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Last Call updates:

Break is exclusively streaming 200 Lionsgate movies for free
Free week of NBA League Pass for iOS, Android, Apple TV, more
$100 iTunes Gift Card for $87 shipped
Transcend JetDrive 240GB SSD Upgrade Kits for MacBook Air & Retina Pro: $169
Home: Braava 380t Mopping Robot $240 shipped (Reg. $300), more
Speakers: Pioneer Floorstanding Pair $120 (orig. $200), Klipsch Outdoor $130 (orig. $350)
The Myo armband that lets you control your favorite devices with hand gestures is set to go mainstream

~~Logitech K480 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard and iPad/iPhone stand $30 w/ in-store pick up (Reg. $50)~~ * Just sold out, sorry about that*

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Small States: Paper by FiftyThree pursues the new digital American Dream, multiple giveaways

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The iMacompanion is the front USB Port your iMac deserves (15% off)

More new deals:

Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter $25 Prime shipped – lowest price ever (Reg. $40). http://t.co/PAxljaJsmE pic.twitter.com/JK6ph0x4kk

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New! iHome iW3 AirPlay Speaker w/ rechargeable battery $45 shipped (Reg. $60+)
New! Soundbars: Yamaha w/ built-in subwoofer $125 (orig. $350), more
New! Daily Deals: Jawbone Big Jambox: $190, Anker Mini Bluetooth keyboard: $14, more
New! Mortal Kombat developer NetherRealm Studios releases free-to-play WWE iOS fighter
New! MLK Day Fashion: save up to 60% at J.Crew, Toms, Lucky Jeans, Nike, more
New! Plantronics Backbeat GO 2 Bluetooth Headphones (refurb) $37 (orig. $100), more
New! D-Link Wireless AC1000 Dual Band Cloud Router $30 shipped (orig. $140)
New! Expedia coupon code: save $25 on hotel stays of $100 or more
New! Games/Apps: GRID 2 Reloaded for Mac 50% off, iOS freebies, more

Disney’s Big Hero 6 preorder (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD): $18.90 Prime shipped (Reg. $40) http://t.co/9Hct6SGBvW pic.twitter.com/PHJrPI4PWS

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More deals still alive:

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Apple-certified MFi 3.3ft Lightning USB Cable: $7 Prime shipped, more
Apple iPad Leather/Poly Smart Covers from $8 shipped (orig. up to $70)
iPhone 6 Ultra-slim matte cases in a variety of colors: $1 shipped (up to 8 weeks shipping)
Multi-Function Wireless Monochrome Laser Printers: Brother $130, Ricoh $75
Nintendo Throwback Sale: Super Mario Galaxy 2 $10 for Wii U, more
LifeProof frē waterproof iPhone 6 case in multiple colors: $59 shipped (26% off)
New Nintendo 3DS XL arrives for $200-$230, Super Mario + Wave 4 Amiibo coming
PlayStation 20th Anniversary sale up to 75% off over 60 titles

Software bundles/app deals/more:

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Productivity Pack: Evernote, Wunderlist, LastPass, Pocket Premium subscriptions $60
iTunes Free App of the Week: Marvel Pinball ($1 value)
MacHeist Mac app bundle: Parallels Access, CodeKit, Speedy and more $15 ($239 value)
Valiant Hearts: The Great War is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($4.99 value)

New products/ongoing promos/info:

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GE built a smart Keurig brewer directly into its new Café French Door refrigerators
Cree enters the smart home space with its new Connected LED Bulb
Here are the new premium Ultimaker 2 Go and 2 Extended home 3D printers
Review: Chemex’s new Ottomatic – does premium coffee have a new king?
NES remake console: crafted from a single block of aluminum and just about ready to ship
Marty McFly’s self-lacing Nikes are set to become a reality
WaterField Designs has a spot for all of your tech in its new Bolt Briefcase
Kitchen Tech: The best bar tools for making amazing home cocktails (Part 2)
Forget the limited edition PS4, here’s how real fans celebrate PlayStation’s 20th Anniv.
Sennheiser goes wireless with the latest version of its popular MOMENTUM headphones
TiVo’s new OnePass service takes the guess work out of binge watching
Gaming For Couples: The best Wii U bundle, games, demos and accessories
Gaming For Couples: Monopoly Plus, or, if at first you don’t succeed, try again
Roundup: The best selfie sticks for your iPhone 6, 6 Plus, and 5/5c/5s
Review: SmartThings offers an open home automation experience w/ a few caveats

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