It’s
still only a patent, but Apple has a clever way to overcome the need
for more ports on laptops: magnetic stackable expansion ports. Apple
was just granted a patent for the idea, and it could find its way not
only to the MacBook, but to the iPad, too.
Apple patent 9,300,083, titled “Stackable Magnetically-Retained
Connector Interface,” describes a system where a single-port
computer, like the MacBook, has a special MagSafe-style connector
where USB, Ethernet, video, and other ports could be stacked
together.
This looks like a clever way to overcome the concern some people
have over the MacBook’s single USB C port and address situations
where wireless device connections aren’t an option. It’s also
intriguing as a potential iPad feature because it would expand the
flexibility of Apple’s tablet and make it an easier laptop
alternative.
There isn’t any guarantee Apple will bring its magnetic port
connector to its products, but it looks like a great idea that
hopefully will show up at some point.
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