Satechi Launches New USB-C Hub for M1 iPads
Popular accessory maker Satechi today announced the launch of the upgraded USB-C Mobile Pro Hub SD that's been developed for the M1 iPad Pro and M1 iPad Air models.
The hub includes a 60W USB-C port that can be used for charging an iPad or to charge USB-C devices that are connected to the iPad. It also comes with an HDMI port that supports up to a 4K 60Hz display, a USB A port, micro SD and SD card readers, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Satechi says that the SD and micro SD card slots are new to this version of the hub, as is an extension cable that allows for a more secure connection from the hub to the iPad as well as compatibility with iPad cases.
The USB-C Mobile Pro Hub SD can be purchased from the Satechi website for $70. Satechi is offering a 20 percent discount through 9/5 with the promo code SD20.
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I went on Satechi's website and found the answer, for those wondering:
The flexible cable is removable, and you can attach the hub directly to the bottom of an iPad.
Another thing I do not understand is why they invariably have only one outgoing USB-c port. This one is specifically targeted to a device with a single USB-c port so after plugging the hub, we are still at one USB-c port. So it is still not possible to plug two USB-c devices, which seem a reasonable need since many USB-c accessories are available nowadays...