This edition of CES in Las Vegas is giving a lot of itself, especially in what accessories for Mac and iPhone are concerned. The last one that we know of can be a success if you are a user of one of Apple's laptops and an iPhone compatible with Qi wireless charging. It's about the hub hyper drive.
This project is an idea of the Hyper company and before being launched through one of the platforms of through crowdfunding most popular of the moment -Kickstarter- He wanted to give hype and saucer to the invention at the technology fair that is taking place these days in the United States. And it won't be Until next Monday, January 15, when the campaign begins of collaborative financing.
But explaining a little better what this HyperDrivem hub consists of, we will tell you that the first and foremost accessory is to give more possibilities to the few ports that the MacBook line has (both the 12-inch model and the Pro series). HyperDrive will equip your laptop with up to 8 expansion ports as they can be: an HDMI port with 4K output; 3 USB-A ports; 1 USB-C port, a microSD slot; one SD slot and one Gigabit Ethernet port.
But it is that not only will it allow you to expand the connection possibilities of the MacBook, but if you own a mobile with wireless charging such as the new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone X, you will also be in luck because also features a 7,5W charger with Qi technology; that is, while you are using your computer, you can place your mobile on top to charge. Meanwhile, the upper part of HyperDrive can function as a support with various levels of inclination, being able to place the smartphone vertically or horizontally.
This HyperDrive, according to data provided by the company itself, is capable of charging your iPhone X in less time than what other solutions from Belkin or Mophie offer you. In addition, they also ensure that it does not interfere with the use of Touch ID or Face ID, as well as that it generates much less heat than other models on the market.
Finally, the HyperDrive will be priced at $ 69 (about 58 euros) for the first units. While the following for the duration of the campaign will be 89 dollars (75 euros). The company intends to make the first shipments next March.