Specification of the interface connector USB-C, which is equipped with a new 12-inch MacBook , provide for the transfer of data, video output and charging. In fact, the industry standard supports charging at a higher power, support for USB 3.1 (5 Gb/s) interface in a single DisplayPort 1.2 connector, the amount of which is three times less than that of a conventional port USB. According to sources close to Apple, the company will not prevent the creation of third-party solutions for charging laptop, including external charging stations and battery.
USB-C in the new MacBook has replaced all other wired interfaces, including Thunderbolt, USB 3.0 and MagSafe. The standard proposes the use of symmetric connectors: that is connected to them cables can either end, regardless of the orientation of the connector. But only one port will be available to the periphery, drives, and other manipulators. Solution bold enough, but no less controversial. Now connect the road "flash drive" or charge the smartphone just will not work. But it will be able to use to charge external batteries, and even other computers.
The lack of widely available third-party solutions for the current MacBook Air and MacBook Pro policy explains Apple. The Company has limited access to the proprietary interface MagSafe. And if the market and there are products, only inadvertently Apple. Such manufacturers immediately receive claims and quickly cover their activities. In the case of USB-C no problems. So expect the emergence of a large range of accessories for the MacBook. Like the iPhone and the iPad peripherals manufacturers will offer their own solutions in a wide price range. In fact, the MacBook will work with any charger established specifications USB Power Delivery.
It is worth noting that at the same time ultra MacBook were presented branded adapters USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter and USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. They cost $ 80 and are characterized by a set of ports. The first offers connectors USB Type-C, USB 3.1 and VGA. In the second place of the latter there is HDMI. Argue about the cost can be long, but at the moment it is the first adapter for a new computer Apple.