What is the crowd's opinion of Anker 3-Port USB 3.0 HUB with 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Converter (3 USB 3.0 Ports, A RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port, Support Windows XP, Vista, Win7/8 (32/64 bit), Mac OS 10.6 and Above, Linux) Black?

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People are suggesting USB-C to ethernet adapters, but there's no reason that USB-C is better than USB 3.0. A USB 3.0 link has already more bandwidth than gigabit ethernet anyway. Just get whichever one you can more readily give up a USB port for. Or if you're short on ports overall, you can get one that also works as a USB hub. I have this one and it works great, the detachable cable at both ends is sometimes handy.

Is this one good?

It only says Windows 7 and 8 in the description, but would it work for 10 and 11 too?

Yea, but wired is always "better".

Iirc wired you can even get sub 1ms input lag. It really comes down to if you want to buy additional hardware or not

However the beloader requires a certain chip to be in the USB hub with built in ethernet so you don't just want to buy one without checking to see if it works.

this is the one i have that is compatible

What lan adapter are you guys using? Wouldn't using the official one steal a usb slot so I'll lose rumble functionality with a GC controller adapter?

What about something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014ZOJX7W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_55F0TT89KKS7NCSGBJ76

I use this one with my SP7, also includes some extra USB ports.

Anker 3-Port USB 3.0 HUB with 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Converter (3 USB 3.0 Ports, A RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port, Support Windows XP, Vista, Win7/8 (32/64 bit), Mac OS 10.6 and Above, Linux) Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014ZOJX7W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cpdnFbXG99JF4

I haven’t tested the Ethernet speed, but I just got this USB hub with Ethernet for my Surface Pro 3 and I really like it: USB hub with Ethernet I got it for a travel adapter to expand USB and use wired network at the office, it’s a great size for travel and the fully detachable USB connection cable is an extra bonus.

When i was deciding this same question, i was advised to get the non-chroma core x and a separate usb 3.0 hub because the GPU data floods the ports with its information so if you had your keyboard and mouse connected to the same bus they would have a lot of input lag as your key presses try to fight through the onslaught of information from the GPU, whereas using the usb 3.0 hub uses a different section of the computer and doesnt have any input lag.

So if that is important to you, go with a separate hub with the non-chroma core-x

Edit: I bought the non-chroma core X with this hub.

Well if the BT keyboard has trouble waking up the MBP, then yes I'll keep mentioning it. I don't see how me discussing it in this equation is such a bother for you.

Yes the keyboard shortcut would sleep the MBP which would ideally put the monitor to sleep too.

Yes I'm fully aware of the options when connected to the monitor. Just because I'm uncertain if all these parts would work well together doesn't mean I don't understand the laptop plus monitor world entirely.

I know that monitor will also charge it via USB-C. That's the main reason I'd even consider it in the first place. I wouldn't consider this setup if I had to also power the MBP separately. And the headphone jack is a plus too of course for my speakers. That leaves me with 2 USB A ports and a DisplayPort. Perhaps a hub like this for one of those 2 USB A ports?

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portable-Ethernet-Network-Notebooks/dp/B014ZOJX7W

I use this USB hub, 3 3.0 ports and ethernet adaptor, which is very useful for my laptop. I also use a Corsair Harpoon gaming mouse and it works flawlessly. Heres the link to the USB Hub I use. https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portable-Ethernet-Network-Notebooks/dp/B014ZOJX7W/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&keywords=usb%203.0%20gigabit%20ethernet%20adapter&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&qid=1511722805&ref_=mp_s_a_1_13&sr=...

Buy this - Has an extra 3 USB ports, too. Just note the Surface doesn't have a ton of USB port juice so don't go crazy...

https://smile.amazon.com/Anker-Portable-Gigabit-Ethernet-Network/dp/B014ZOJX7W/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1494737825&sr=8-5&keywords=usb+ethernet+adapter+anker

Is anyone able to get Ethernet connection working from a USB adapter? I tried used Anker's USB Hub with Ethernet adapter (link) and the lights flicker so I assume some connection is going back and forth. Yet when I try to set it up in the settings it fails. Is anyone else having a similar experience?

Not this one. Usb ports work but not the ethernet port. [Anker USB Hub](Anker 3-Port USB 3.0 HUB with 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Converter (3 USB 3.0 Ports, A RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port, Support Windows XP, Vista, Win7/8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014ZOJX7W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_7k7HcE9t9xNdO)

Thanks! Are these usb to Ethernet really reliable? What do you think about this one? I need extra USB ports

Anker 3-Port USB 3.0 HUB with 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Converter (3 USB 3.0 Ports, A RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port, Support Windows XP, Vista, Win7/8 (32/64 bit), Mac OS 10.6 and above, Linux) Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014ZOJX7W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_frUJybE2CJRR1

Sketchable is mentioned a lot, and you may also trial Mischief and Leonardo to compare before you commit to buying one of them.

OneNote UWP and OneNote 2016 are both great. I recently installed Nebo to try - haven't gotten far, but seems interesting. Plumbago is another note taking / sketching option I've liked.

I travel with mine and don't need the Surface Dock, but do want extra USB ports and ethernet. The Anker USB/Ethernet extension is an option that gets recommended often. You may also want to grab a mini display port to HDMI cable, too. When I travel, I also take a work laptop and need an external mouse for it. I bought a Logitech MX Master and use the USB dongle on the laptop and connect to the SP4 with Bluetooth (or vice-versa if the SP4 battery gets low). It is a big mouse, though - if size matters, the Microsoft Arc Mouse Surface Edition is an obvious choice.

As for other applications, it depends on what you do. I have Wikipedia, Wolfram Alpha, Netflix, Spotify, Readit, GOG and Steam installed. I'm a developer, and have Atom, Git for Windows, and Bash on Ubuntu for Windows installed, too. And since I am also an amateur photographer, I have Lightroom and Photoshop CC.

This is the 1st gen model that has very crappy wifi that shares an antenna with bluetooth. You can attach a USB ethernet adapter to it (get one that's also a hub, like this, except there's no USB3 on this stick so you won't get gigabit and the hub will only be USB2), but that kinda defeats the purpose of a stick/dongle form factor if you hang a bunch of stuff off it.

I second /u/Strood and prefer the Kangaroo. Better wifi, better processor, and has USB 3 so with the previously mentioned hub (or with the pro dock) you can have a nice gigabit wired connection for game streaming if that's something you care about.

I actually already have something similar, http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Gigabit-Ethernet-Converter-Support/dp/B014ZOJX7W/ref=sr_1_15?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1461855566&sr=1-15&keywords=Anker+USB+3.0

However, due to the cumbersome nature of a USB 3 cable sticking out of the surface (on the right hand side, where my mouse and my right hand normally go) and having an awkward rectangular cube hanging off the right side, the Surface dock is definitely more elegant and nobody has complained about the Ethernet on these docks. So if you want the best solution, the dock is it. It's more expensive but in this case it will definitely be better. Not only will it be out of the way, it will charge the Surface at the same time.

Mind posting your monitor? (make and model #)

As Mr.Buzzkill pointed out... WD15 won't work because you'll be @ 30hz for that resolution WD16 costs an arm and a leg.

I recommend going this route: (this is my semi-personal setup which ran me ~$85 via Ebay and Amazon)

• For video: get a (used)Plugable Thunderbolt 3 to dual DisplayPort Adapter ( TBT3-DP2X )... Here is a cheap one on ebay and here is another one...

• For USB + Ethernet: get a USB 3+LAN hub like this Anker one and plug it into the USB port on the RIGHT side of your laptop... (I've noticed mouse lag issues if I'm plugged in to the left port although I have no idea why this happens)

• For Power: Get an extra 130w AC power brick like this one

Yeah - these options suck, but this is what I've finally arrived at for having a reliable setup. It certainly makes me wish these still worked with the 'old' docking stations... You can mostly thank Dell for the poorly implemented TB3 and docks and Intel for the licensing costs keeping competitors from making products.

The Plugable adapter has been solid for me tested on an XPS 13 9360, XPS 15 9560, Precision 5510, Precision 5520 - all with updated drivers and firmware.

*Edit - added power adapter links

https://www.reddit.com/r/UsbCHardware/comments/ttqw39/usbctb3_dock_with_only_dphdmi_4k60hz_1gbps_eth/ nothing was found

Just use the JEYI Thunderdock Mini. Should be 135 USD or so, you need to add a small USB hub with Ethernet. The 100W USB C charger you have is pretty much mandatory for it and you will only get 60W PD to your laptop which is sad but not much can be done about that. If that's acceptable, this is your solution.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154310422359

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Gigabit-Ethernet-Converter-Support/dp/B014ZOJX7W/ https://www.amazon.com/Crest-Interface-Gigabit-Ethernet-Modules/dp/B07DTK7ZZJ

You could consider leaving off the bottom plate and/or cutting it and using M.2 Ethernet https://www.amazon.com/Crest-Interface-Gigabit-Ethernet-Modules/dp/B07DTK7ZZJ or even https://www.amazon.com/Ableconn-M2NW107BM-Gigabit-Ethernet-Module/dp/B07NNXS8WV/

I can second the Anker product.

I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Gigabit-Ethernet-Converter-Support/dp/B014ZOJX7W

The plus side to this model is it has a removable USB 3, A to B cable so you can use a longer or shorter one if you want.

I got this one

No problem! Sorry here comes another long one...

The monitor I'm using is the LG 34WL75C-B (I think I bought mines at Costco a while ago, waiting for a good deal on the LG C1 48" display to change to my main monitor).

I'm using the Apple USB C Digital AV MultiPort adapter (https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MUF82AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter)

Connected to the USB A port on the Apple adapter I have an anker USB hub that stays plugged into the USB C adapater at all times https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Gigabit-Ethernet-Converter-Support/dp/B014ZOJX7W/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2WTEEDTDKB1DA&keywords=anker+usb+hub+ethernet&qid=1639790010&sprefix=anker+usb+hub+ethern%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-3

My HDMI cable from my monitor goes into my Apple USB C dongle, and the USB A hub also plugs into my Apple USB C dongle. My keyboard and ethernet cable stays plugged into that USB A hub. So when I get home from work I'll put my laptop on my stand, plugin my magsafe adapter and my usb c cable and I'm good to go for my desktop setup. It takes a little bit of doing but keeping the cables clean will depend on your setup, using some velcro I was able to keep it relatively tidy and clean.

I do understand your issue with buying a Macbook + iPad as the purpose for both machines have quite a bit of overlap for a lot of work. However I do find myself using my iPad more often than a laptop reading documents on the couch, or using the pencil to markup documents, jot some quick notes, sign documents, etc. Also the sidecar feature on iPad to extend your monitor I use quite regularly both at home and on the go. A really good feature at home just to have spotify up or maybe a webpage I'm watching up. On the go it works perfectly fine as a extension of my monitor having a small mobile workstation setup.

I got my photo editing workflow setup on my iPad using a combination of lightroom mobile, the various photoshop apps available on iPad and pixelmator photo (still playing around with this one, need to get more used to it). Being able to utilize touch and the Apple Pencil to edit photos has been great.

I don't think there's anything wrong with going iPad + iMac (both incredible devices, iMac's screen is amazing and the M1 iPad is a beast), just for me I get a lot of work done on the go that I wouldn't be comfortable doing on my iPad (with or without a keyboard) which is why I went Macbook route. Honestly the iPad is a great device and I've tried over the years to replace my laptop with it and I keep finding myself grabbing my laptop for things like longer emails, writing up documentation, making diagrams on lucidchart. I get why a lot of people gravitate towards it to get work done, but personally for the work I do I just rather use a laptop, provides me a little more flexibility especially working in tech.

As previously stated, my opinion on the M1 iPad is neither here or there. Honestly it's quite a bit of money for a device that doesn't quite need all that power (at least for the stuff that I do on my iPad, I'm sure animators or professionals might think differently). I'm still in the boat that the more affordable iPads provide just as good experience for me, and in some scenarios a better experience with it maybe being smaller, or lighter, more likely to throw in my sling bag on the go.

I have several of these and none cause any problems. I prefer this one from ANKER because it doubles as a port expander.

I am using this one. Using in same scenario you are suggesting with no issues.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014ZOJX7W

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014ZOJX7W

Supports faster USB 3.0 Gen2 Speeds. Using on my PS5 to connect Samsung Q70 External SSD and PSVR.

Have you considered an USB A hub with Ethernet built in? https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Gigabit-Ethernet-Converter-Support/dp/B014ZOJX7W/

Yes, it should work fine, but there are also many devices available that are combo USB-Ethernet and USB-hub in one. This is one example (not a specific endorsement).

I've had good luck with this one:

Anker 3-Port USB 3.0 Portable Data Hub with 1 Gbps Ethernet Port Network Adapter

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014ZOJX7W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sorry, didn’t read your question correctly. But to answer your question, i think this is pretty close to what you’re looking for in terms of thunderbolt.

Edit: And this for USB

I have been using this with no problems at all http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B014ZOJX7W

I've been using this one for a month with no issues to report.

http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Gigabit-Ethernet-Converter-Support/dp/B014ZOJX7W/