The new Macbook might be the most gorgeous laptop ever made, but killer looks come with a severe case of ports-deficiency.
MacBook owners can solve the problem by carrying around a backpack full of dongles, or you could try a more elegant solution designed by two former Intel engineers. It’s called Voltus — a slick USB 3.0 hub that can also recharge your MacBook
Check out the company’s first teaser video:
Voltus comes in two sizes, with the largest being able to add an extra 13 hours of battery life to your MacBook. The project has already made more than double its original funding goal with 29 days left. Prices started at $99 but the early bird special slots have all been taken.
Source: Kickstarter
Buster Hein is a freelance writer who lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Twitter: @bst3r.
2 responses to “Voltus is a slick USB hub for Mac that also packs power”
Pledged. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Love my 12″ MB but the lack of ports sucks. Plus I’ve always wanted a power pack for my laptop.
Cool solution, but I’ll stick with my mb pro for the ports I use and need.