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Accessories for MacBook Air: USB Ethernet

Get used to hearing the word 'dongle' in casual conversation, because Apple is shipping one for the MacBook Air -- an Ethernet to USB adapter for those who absolutely must use a wired network. For $29 you get a 10/100Base-T Ethernet connection and the opportunity to use up your one USB port for connectivity (hint: either get used to typing on the full-size keyboard on the laptop, or pick up a small USB hub). It's not the fastest gun in the West but it will certainly get the job done.

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Get used to hearing the word 'dongle' in casual conversation, because Apple is shipping one for the MacBook Air -- an Ethernet to USB...
 

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Lacy Rae

I THINK MACBOOK AIR IS THE NEW FUTURE TECHNOLOGY I DONT HAVE ONE BUT I WILL I WILL I TELL U WILL!!!!

January 27 2008 at 8:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rus

It won't work with other Macs AND if you don't mind a plug I sell an adapter that works on ALL Macs with OS X on eBay for $30 shipped. (Even though the AIR adapter sells for $30 as well, it does not qualify for free shipping and you cannot get it without an Air qualifying serial number or with an Air order)

eBay: http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/theapplepeople

January 25 2008 at 9:40 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
AirBookDesign

There are other accessories out for the MacBook Air.
Here are some great MacBook Air covers, in assorted colors!!
http://www.uline.com/Browse_Listing_1573.asp?desc=Color

January 24 2008 at 1:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Big John

How bad do you really need to hardwire this thing anyway, folks? If you're using it in a office/home setting, the MBA is not the answer you want for a primary machine.

January 15 2008 at 6:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
brian

Let's hope this will work with ANY Mac! I've seen lots of old iMacs, B/W G3s, etc., with dead Ethernet and no AirPort capabilities.

January 15 2008 at 5:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
opimus

You can go to your local Gamestop or Ebgames and get the Datel USB ethernet adapter.

January 15 2008 at 5:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dave

But will it blend?

January 15 2008 at 3:36 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dave

Are USB 2 and gigabit comparable in speed? In other words, does routing your ethernet through the USB give a performance hit on the gigabit network?

January 15 2008 at 3:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Seth Amott

They should have riddled the thing with USB ports, and shipped it with a USB hub that plugs into one of the USB ports. However, when I think about it, I don't think I have ever had both USB ports on my MBPro full, humm. Apple might be smarter than me once again.

January 15 2008 at 3:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Seth Amott

I also find it funny that Apple is so into wireless and stuff, yet I can't sync my iPhone wirelessly, but my Dad's old RAZR can. Humm, curious.

January 15 2008 at 3:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
[.sm0ke.]

It's simple. Apple is going to release a 2-port USB hub a month later for $50. And even though my 4-port Targus hub cost me $10, they know they'll sell it.

January 19 2008 at 10:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Joshua Whitver

Here's hoping we can NetBoot from it! Otherwise, I don't see too many Enterprise institutions picking up MacBook Airs (or should it be MacBooks Air? How does one pluralize "Air"?)

January 15 2008 at 3:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Richard R.

I think it is Macbook Airs: Per wiktionary definition 6, "(usually plural) Pretension; snobbishness; pretence that one is better than others." I have not heard a more accurate definition for a product ever.

January 16 2008 at 8:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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