the 2021 iMac 24 inch is a beautiful machine
but it has a limited number of USB-C ports
in today's video we're going to be focused on a Minisopuru USB hub for the iMac 24 inch
this Hub is pretty sweet - it's a perfect solution for adding more ports
and it also has a space for an external solid state drive
it's well designed and blends in seamlessly with the iMac design - so let's check it out!
but before we dive in let's open the box and see what's inside
here we got a docking station
there's the quick start guide
a mini screwdriver and a few grub screws
these will be used to install the hard drive
The hub is made of high quality materials and the texture of its surface feel the same as that of the iMac's
it's also sturdy in the hand
the docking station has seven ports including two USB 2.0s
One USB 3.2
USB-C 3.2 and one SD card reader and one micro SD card reader
let's grab the hard drive and install it and see how it fits
there's one small screw holding the flap in place
we can unscrew it using the small Phillips screwdriver which is included in the package
and this is a brand new one terabyte solid-state drive
let's take it out of the box and insert into the Hub
please note that the SSD is not included and you will need to purchase it separately
I wanted to make sure everything worked as promised by the manufacturer
so I decided to pick a budget range SSD
there's a one grub screw to fix the SSD into the slot
it might be a bit tricky and this is how I done it
then close the lid and screw it in
the hub supports M.2 NVMe SSDs and SATA drives
and it can be used to add up to two terabytes of storage to the iMac
if you are looking for reasonably priced solid state drive for your Minisopuru hub there are links in the video description
now let's place it under my iMac and plug it to see if it works
the iMac's base fits into the top of the hub and it looks like an integral part of the computer
as manufacturer claims it doesn't interfere with the iMac's Wi-Fi or Bluetooth signals
okay it's time to turn on the iMac
The hub is plugged in with integrated USBC 3.2 cable which also provides the connection to the SSD drive
all I have to do now is a quick format to APFS file system and it's ready to go
everything works great
now I have an extra storage drive integrated
and I have access to extra port whenever I need them it is very convenient
the transfer speeds of the hub are fast as you can see at the speed test
overall this is a great hub for anyone who owns an iMac 24 inch
the Minisopuru hub for iMac is priced at under $90 on Amazon US
or £99 on Amazon UK
it can also be purchased for around 99 Euros
I think it's a good price for the product
to get to the product you can scan the QR code that pops up on the screen now
or you can find the affiliate links in the video description
if you have a Mac Mini there's also a dedicated Minisopuru hub for that device
please check the links in the video description to find out more
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