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1 week ago | 
cultofmac.com | Ed Hardy |iPad accessories |Mac mini accessories |MacBook accessories
The espresso 15 Pro offers everything Apple users want in a high-end portable monitor. 4K? Yes. Gorgeous. Oh, yeah. Touchscreen? Got it. USB-C? Check. It has an all-aluminum body that makes it look great from any angle. And as a bonus, it comes with an innovative stand that lets you position the screen where you want it, even above your notebook. I used the 15 Pro display in my home office and when working remotely, and am simply blown away. Here’s why.
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1 week ago | 
cultofmac.com | Rajesh Pandey |Mac mini accessories
Apple makes the best desktop PCs and laptops. But I cannot say the same for its accessories. While I have been using Macs for more than a decade, I rely on these five Mac accessories made by third parties to enhance my experience. The list ranges from a wireless keyboard to an ergonomic mouse to headphones that will amaze you with their noise cancellation. Read about my five favorite Mac accessories below. This post contains affiliate links.
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1 month ago | 
cultofmac.com | Ed Hardy |Mac mini accessories |MacBook accessories
Add ViewSonic to the list of companies making a 27-inch, 5K monitor to compete head-to-head with the Apple Studio Display. As with so many of the rivals, the ColorPro VP2788-5K is considerably more affordable than Apple’s offering. And it doesn’t look half bad. ViewSonic ColorPro VP2788-5K takes on Apple Studio DisplayThe Apple Studio Display targets creative professionals, with a 5K resolution, high color accuracy, and a sleek design.
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2 months ago | 
cultofmac.com | Ed Hardy |Mac mini accessories
The wait for the Satechi Mac mini M4 Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure isn’t as long as expected. The accessory — which adds front-facing ports and more storage — can be ordered now, though quantities are limited. It seems a nice addition for Apple’s tiny new desktop. It even makes pressing the computer’s hidden power button easier. Take the M4 Mac mini to the max with new Satechi stand and hubSure, the Mac mini M4 comes with an array of ports, but more are always better.
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2 months ago | 
cultofmac.com | Ed Hardy |iPad accessories |Mac mini accessories
When you need to juice up your iPhone and Apple Watch, a single cable isn’t going to do you much good… unless it’s the latest innovation from Nomad. The new Universal Cable for Apple Watch charges the wearable while also sending current to another USB-C device, like a MacBook or iPad. It’s not quite like anything else on the market.
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2 months ago | 
cultofmac.com | Ed Hardy |iPad accessories |Mac mini accessories
The PNY PRO Elite V3 is a newly launched mobile SSD that holds terabytes and can transfer data at up to 1000MB/s. But perhaps its standout feature is price: the 2TB variant comes in at $145. And PNY also just introduced two other speedy USB-C drives that top out at 256GB but also cost under $25. PNY PRO Elite V3: Fast and (relatively) cheap storageThe best thing to happen to flash drives is USB 3.2 Gen 2.
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2 months ago | 
cultofmac.com | D. Griffin Jones |Mac mini accessories
As you’ll read in our hands-on review of the BenQ DesignVue PD2730S, this Apple Studio Display alternative offers similar specs at a lower price. The new BenQ display delivers the same 27-inch screen, 5K Retina resolution, frame rate, color gamut and Thunderbolt connectivity as Apple’s pricey monitor. This formula might ring a bell — BenQ’s new high-end display is the second Studio Display alternative to hit the market.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
cultofmac.com | Ed Hardy |espresso Displays |iPad accessories |Mac mini accessories
The espresso 15 Pro checks all the boxes for Apple users looking for a high-end portable monitor. 4K? Check. Touchscreen? Check. USB-C? Check. The 15-inch screen — a smaller version of the espresso 17 Pro — is on display at CES 2025. It even scored espresso Displays a CES Innovation Award. Studies show that adding an external monitor to a MacBook or iPad improves productivity. espresso Displays offers a line of these, and is growing its selection with a new high-end model.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
cultofmac.com | Ed Hardy |Mac mini accessories
The Satechi Mac mini M4 Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure expands the capabilities of Apple’s tiny new desktop with additional front-facing ports and more storage. It even makes pressing the computer’s hidden power button easier. Satechi gave a sneak peek of the product in November, but on Monday revealed the full specifications, including a price and release date.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
cultofmac.com | D. Griffin Jones |Mac mini accessories
Asus’ new ProArt 5K desktop monitor costs just half of what you’ll pay for Apple’s Studio Display but offers many of the same features. The Asus ProArt 5K PA27JCV boasts the same 27-inch screen, Retina resolution, standard framerate and P3 wide color gamut as Apple’s midrange monitor. It also comes with a built-in USB hub and KVM, which proves great if you still use a few USB-A accessories or flash drives. Admittedly, Asus’ 5K desktop monitor misses some of the Studio Display’s premium features.
