The soft grip is a key element, not only because it protects the iPad Pro from metal to metal contact, but also because its lip grips the edge of the iPad Pro securely. The soft grip, which is made of plastic, ensures that the HyperDrive USB-C hub fits snuggly without scratching the iPad Pro chassis. Thanks to its removable soft grip, the hub attaches flush with the iPad Pro via its USB-C port. Subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more videos The hub, with its iPad chassis color-matching design, is a better looking peripheral than any dongle that Apple offers for its tablet. Hyper is no stranger when it comes to creating good-looking peripherals, and the HyperDrive USB-C Hub shows that the company’s design priorities haven’t changed.

Works with 11-inch and 12.9-inch 2018 iPad Pro models.

Removable soft grip to work with other iPad Pro cases or devices.

Works with or without Apple Smart Keyboard Folio.

Slim design that sits flush with iPad Pro.

Aluminum Space Gray or Silver design to match iPad Pro.

6-in-1 USB-C Hub (HDMI 2K60, USB-C Data & Power Delivery, microSD, SD Card, USB-A, 3.5mm Headphone Jack).

Is this the definitive peripheral that all iPad Pro owners should have their eye on? Watch our first look video walkthrough for the details. The company sent over a couple of units for some much-anticipated early hands-on time. Early backers can score a space gray HyperDrive hub for $49. Today marks the beginning of Hyper’s Kickstarter campaign to launch its USB-C Hub for iPad Pro. A single 6-in-1 HyperDrive USB-C Hub can replace all of those dongles, and look much better in the process.

Hyper, the prolific third-party Apple hardware maker, has created a new device that addresses one of the biggest issues with the 2018 iPad Pro - the sheer amount of dongles needed for basic connectivity to external devices.Īpple makes several dongles, including the USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter, USB-C to SD Card Reader, USB-C to USB Adapter, and USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.

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