With the announcement of the new 12-inch MacBook and the introduction of USB-C, many Apple fans are wondering about the versatility and cost of using the new computer’s single USB-C port. Apple has listed a few adapters, but prices remain in flux. Today, Belkin added some clarity to the forthcoming USB-C market with the announcement of several USB-C cables and adapters.
802.11ac Routers Compared: Apple, Belkin, Netgear & Linksys
When Apple released its 2013 updates to the AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule Wi-Fi routers in June, the company added support for the latest and fastest wireless standard, 802.11ac. Our first look at the 802.11ac AirPort Extreme showed very promising performance, with speeds nearing 550 megabits per second in some scenarios, a result that was nearly five times faster than the preceding 802.11n standard. But Apple was not the first to the next-gen Wi-Fi game. Although 802.11ac won’t be finalized…
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Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock Review & Benchmarks [Updated]
Years after it was first announced and several delays later, the Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock has finally launched. The multi-function dock promises to both expand a Mac’s capabilities as well as facilitate easy docking on a clean desk. We’ve spent the last few days putting the device through its paces to see if it was worth the wait. Box Contents One of the first things you’ll notice about the Thunderbolt Express Dock is its surprisingly large box. Although the product’s…