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Multiple Usb Ports
Customers are generally positive about the multiple USB ports on the product, praising its ability to connect various peripherals such as audio interfaces, FireWire HDs and SSD drives seamlessly across different operating systems. However, a few users have reported issues with charging their Macs when using the hub instead of connecting directly to it.
Docking Station Support
Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the docking station support of this StarTech Thunderbolt 3 to USB Controller. Some users have successfully used it for connecting multiple monitors, laptops, and peripherals with various brands such as Dell, Lenovo, and Universal Audio. However, a few customers reported issues with compatibility and defective units. The technical support from StarTech was praised for their assistance in resolving these issues.
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Thunderbolt 3 Compatibility
Customers have had mixed experiences with the StarTech.com External Thunderbolt 3 to USB Controller's compatibility with Thunderbolt displays, particularly when connecting non-Apple devices. Some customers were able to successfully connect their Thunderbolt peripherals to PCs using this adapter, while others encountered issues and had to resort to alternative solutions.
Display Connectivity
Customers have had mixed experiences with the display connectivity of this StarTech Thunderbolt 3 to USB controller. While some have successfully connected multiple displays and external devices, others have encountered issues with compatibility and connectivity, particularly when using HDMI connections for multiple monitors.
Compatibility With Various Devices
Customers have mixed experiences regarding the compatibility of this StarTech Thunderbolt 3 to USB controller with various devices. While some report successful usage, others encountered incompatibility issues.
Highlights
Quality
Great device and work straight off, no issues.
This is a very well made and solid thunderbolt adapter.
An apple superdrive dvd drive does not work through the zmuipng 7-in-1, and must be plugged into the laptop through a simple us... Read More
Hp spectre x360 2nd gen 15 inches does not support dual monitor on a single thunderbolt 3 connector.
Price
This product captured everything i need on my check list, they say when you go cheap you end up buying it twice and for the pri... Read More
It's a bit expensive but in this case, you get what you pay for.
Shipping
It also arrived sooner than i expected, so that was a great plus.
The product arrived in 1 day and works perfectly.
Competitiveness
I wanted to connect the dell (thunderbolt 3) to the diisplay (thunderbolt 2).
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The adapter appears well made the connection between the pc and interface was seamless and i am seeing under 1ms latency in my daw
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I was not able to configure the 2 monitors on this hp lap top
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
An hp tech told me that we could not do it with this computer
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I put together a multiplatform system using a gigabyte gaz170xud5 th mobo with a skylake i7 processor running windows 8
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its a bit expensive but in this case you get what you pay for
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Hp spectre x360 2nd gen 15 inches does not support dual monitor on a single thunderbolt 3 connector
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Needed to get from tb3 to firewire orginally i had purchased apples tb3 to tb2 adapter and then their tb2 to firewire adapter
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The 3 to 2 did not work with my dell laptop