You are exactly right Daniel !
I did see that one on a couple of websites and thought “no way”.
But thanks anyway.


> On 22 Apr 2015, at 9:11 pm, Daniel Kerr <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Hi Stephen
> 
> There isn't a "straight" Thunderbolt to USB3 per say,…but you can get 
> something like the following (though the price may put you off,….)
> 
> http://www.kanex.com/article/thunderbolt-adapters
> (around $109 for a single USB3/ eSATA port)
> 
> Belkin Thunderbolt Dock - http://www.belkin.com/au/F4U055/p/P-F4U055/
> (around $299, but has Ethernet, Firewire800, 2xThunderbolt, 3x USB3, 
> Headphone, Mic) Plus you still need to buy a Thunderbolt cable with it, as 
> it's not included.
> 
> Otherwise your cheaper option would be a 4port USB3 hub (generally around 
> $30-50 upwards from memory). Pricing differs as some come with no power (not 
> so good for non-powered devices) or with power pack (good for non-powered 
> devices).
> eg http://www.belkin.com/au/F4U073/p/P-F4U073/ 
> (for a "top priced" one,…lol)
> 
> Hope that helps.
> 
> Kind regards
> Daniel
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> On 22/04/2015, at 6:44 PM, Stephen Chape <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
>> Hi folks,
>> 
>> I have a Thunderbolt Port on my iMac that I never use.
>> But there are occasions when I could do with another USB 3.0 port.
>> 
>> Does anyone know of an adapter with perhaps 2, 3 or 4 USB ports that will 
>> plug into the iMacs Thunderbolt port ?
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Stephen Chape
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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