A big surprise on the new 12″ MacBook was that there was only one port (other than the headphone jack). That was the new USB-C port.

The single port can preform many tasks:

• Charge your MacBook
• Provide power out
• Transfer data between your MacBook and other devices
• Connect video output such as HDMI, VGA, and DisplayPort
• Connect to other technologies such as Ethernet

Another big feature is that the USB-C port on the MacBook can support data transfer speeds at up to 5 Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 1).

For charging, Apple made a new 29W power adapter with a USB-C port. The adapter and a 2 meter USB-C cable are included with the MacBook.

Apple has also crated three adapters for other connections:

USB-C to USB Adapter:

You can use it with basically anything that connects to a normal USB port:

• Portable flash drive
• Hard Drive
• Digital Camera
• Powered USB 3 hub
• USB to Ethernet adapter
• USB to Lightning Cable for charging and syncing your iPhone, iPad, or iPod

USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter:

With this adapter you can do three things at once:

• Charge your MacBook
• Connect to other standard USB (USB-A) devices or hubs
• Connect your MacBook to external HDMI video devices such as a TV, projector, or display.

USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter:

With this adapter you can also do three things simultaneously:

• Charge your MacBook
• Connect to other standard USB (USB-A) devices or hubs
• Connect your MacBook to external VGA video devices such as a TV, projector, or display.

To conclude, the USB-C is a great new innovation with great power and is the perfect decision for the ultra thin MacBook. Keep in mind that USB-C isn’t exclusive to Apple and will be used on other computer in the future.

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