Nowadays, laptops are becoming thinner and lighter, which makes their interfaces more streamlined. Taking Macbook Pro as an example, starting from the 16th model, it has completely removed the previous interfaces and only retained 2 types of interfaces. One is the type-c interface, and the other is the 3.5mm headphone interface. In addition to the headphone interface, the type-c interface should encompass all the extended application functions of Macbook, such as charging, display extension, USB extension, etc. As soon as Apple was launched, other brands of laptops also followed suit, so the type-c multi in one feature expansion slot became a must-have for us.

When it comes to the type-c extension interface, the first thing that comes to my mind is ORICO, a well-known domestic peripheral manufacturer. It is also one of the very famous brands for storage in China. Recently, ORICO has launched a brand new 8-in-1 expansion slot without cables, and I have just bought one. Let's experience it together.

Due to the lack of cable design, the ORICO 8in1 type-c expansion slot will occupy two type-c interfaces. From the yellow color of the interface, it can be seen that it is gold-plated. It makes the interface more corrosion-resistant and antioxidant, which can greatly enhance the contact transmission between signals and enhance stability.

From its name, it can be seen that it is 8in1, which means the 8 functions are combined. The product has a size of 120 * 35 * 12.3mm and is made of aluminum alloy in space gray, which perfectly matches the recently popular space gray on Apple computers. The use of aluminum alloy material for integrated molding not only looks good, but also benefits the heat dissipation of the product. Especially during high-power charging or high-speed reading, the ORICO 8in1 type-c expansion slot still has a certain amount of heat generation.

The overall workmanship of the ORICO 8in1 type-c expansion slot is quite exquisite, with very beautiful details. Not only does the color match, but the overall design and style are completely matched with Macbook Pro. It's not too much to say that the two are meant to be a perfect match. This is the reason why I choose this kind of unlined Docking station. At the same time, its movement is also more convenient than wired, as there is no line dragging it and it is connected to the computer as a whole. I can move it if I want.

We can see that its body is filled with various interfaces. There are USB interfaces, including USB C and USB A. There are also LAN network interfaces, SD card and TF card reading interfaces, and an HDMI image output interface. These interfaces include the interfaces we commonly use in daily life, that is, as long as we have this Docking station, Apple's Macbook Pro can perfectly extend the functions we commonly use.

Although WiFi connections are now the main way to access the internet, traditional wired networks are becoming increasingly scarce. However, in some cases, such as when there is no wireless information and only Cable Internet access access, the Macbook Pro without LAN interface will be embarrassed. The ORICO 8in1 type-c expansion slot also takes this into account and thoughtfully adds a 1000M speed network interface for online use. If that's the case, wired and wireless will do everything, and you won't be afraid to go online anywhere.

The two type-c interfaces extended from the ORICO 8in1 type-c expansion slot are also fully functional and support charging functions, with a maximum charging power of 100W. In this way, even if using a low-profile Macbook Pro with only 2 interfaces, there is no fear of charging without a socket.

And in terms of speed, it supports USB 3.1 10Gbps transmission speed. At the same time, it also supports 40Gbps high-speed transmission of Sigma Pegasi. This high-speed transmission speed perfectly restores the functionality and performance of the Macbook Pro native type-c interface.

The HDMI interface of the ORICO 8in1 type-c connector expansion slot supports 1080P60Hz and 4K30Hz. This can extend my Macbook Pro to an additional desktop screen. Such as projectors, monitors, televisions, etc. I think this feature is the most useful and one of the core features extended from Macbook Pro. Although the type-c interface of Macbook Pro already comes with its own display output, there are still very few displays that can support type-c input now. Most monitors or televisions can only support HDMI display input. Therefore, if you often need to extend the screen display for your Macbook Pro, you must also have this ORICO adapter. Overall, the ORICO 8in1 type-c expansion slot adopts a 0 length line design. This enables the expansion slot to be well integrated with the laptop, making it easy to move and also visually appealing. Whether it's my daily work or life, I can easily carry my Macbook Pro with expansion slots around. Unlike wired expansion slots, it must be unplugged before moving, otherwise shaking it around can easily damage the Macbook Pro interface. Of course, it is not only suitable for Mackbook Pro, but also for Macbook Air.

Source: Xifan Digital