This may be the USB-C hub we've been waiting for Apple's multiport adapter is the best option — but only by default. It works fine, but only has three ports, no SD card reader, no MiniDisplay port, and no extra USB-C ports. It's not exactly pushing the world of USB-C peripherals forward and its overpriced for what it offers. The Arc Hub, built by Bourge Design, has the potential to be the USB-C hub I've been waiting for. It features seven ports in total: two USB-C ports with pass-through charging, two USB 3.0 ports, one HDMI port, one MiniDisplay Port, and an SD card reader packed into a round aluminum enclosure with chamfered edges and a convex glass covering. It will support 4K and ultrawide displays over the HDMi port. The USB-C ports can also push displays if needed, as they both support USB-C Gen 2 (Thunderbolt 3). And transfer speeds from an external hard drive using the USB 3.0 port come in at 115Mbps. Everything is pointing to the Arc Hub being the answer to the USB-C hub issue, but we won't know how good it really is until we get our hands on one. Bourge Design says the Arc Hub will ship in January, but if you're interested you can pre-order one today for $105. See http://ift.tt/2dTIRTB
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