Review on Multiport CableCreation Ethernet Compatible Thunderbolt by Eric Webb

I didn't expect it to be so small! It's as big as it needs to be to provide all the ports it offers. And it offers a lot: SD and micro SD slots, two USB ports, another USB-C port, Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s), HDMI and VGA - and supports high-speed data transfer (10 Gbit/s ) and power bandwidth PD to the tablet . at maximum speed and volume (100 W, 20 V / 5 A). It's an animal, a very small animal! It also has another feature that I appreciate: it's the only hub of its kind that doesn't have a short cable attached to connect it to the tablet - you provide the connection cable yourself. That's an extra hassle, and USB-C Thunderbolt 3 cables (full bandwidth - not cheap, partially but not fully compatible cables) are still expensive. What do I need this for? Thunderbolt 3 cables should be kept as short as possible. Short cables also expand the technical possibilities of the standard: longer than 30 cm you reduce bandwidth and performance considerably. Even the best 1m cable offers less than half the performance and data transfer. Attached cables on competing hubs are in the 3-4 range: short enough for a laptop, but too short for my tablet. If you have a Lenovo X1 tablet or its biggest competitor, the Microsoft Surface, the USB ports are all on the side of the monitor, on the tablet itself, not on the keyboard, which is a thin, detachable peripheral. I assume the Dell tablet is set up similarly. This means that a 3-inch cable plugged into a hub can't fully reach the connector port: keep in mind that Thunderbolt 3 cables are also fairly stiff and don't bend easily. And your patch cord, if it reaches far enough to connect, hangs on the side of the monitor instead of sitting at tabletop level. This causes connected cables to twist at right angles where they get in the way, putting the tablet at risk of sliding off the table. cable, and there is a risk that the connection port in the tablet will be kinked and broken by pulling out the cable. Not good. I connected CableCreation's multiport adapter to their adapters at a right 90-degree angle, so their short 12-inch Thunderbolt 3 cable hangs taut next to the display. Where it's safe and out of the way. The cable is very stiff, but long enough to bend behind the tablet so it doesn't get in the way either. I like the tablet, but it only offers two Thunderbolt ports for connectivity. We still live in a multi-port world and that means hell with the keys. The multiport adapter is a versatile solution that connects to almost anything. And supports charging or turning on the air conditioner in the background. The build quality is excellent: this thing is machined from a single piece of aluminum. All ports are intact. When you feel light but strong. Small enough to take your tablet with you. I carry my tablet in a zippered leather briefcase that has a pad for paper and room for the adapter, cable, and digital pen that came with the tablet. And a magazine or two. I'm happy to recommend something from CableCreation: I think you'll be happy with the design and the quality. Now I have this hub, multiple adapters to connect to, and multiple cables. They all seem to be the best peripherals I've ever bought. In the last 40 years I have bought a lot of IT equipment; It's just peripherals and cables, but I'm always happy to find something really well made. This stuff. Delivery was quick and reliable as I expected from Revain.