Different Good MagSafe Equipment
The equipment beneath aren’t as nice as the highest picks on this information, however they’re nonetheless good choices should you’re on the lookout for extra MagSafe devices.
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Belkin iPhone Mount With MagSafe for $30: Utilizing Apple’s Continuity Digital camera function, you may wirelessly use your iPhone as a webcam for a MacBook. It helps varied video calling apps too, from FaceTime to Zoom. This round silicone puck magnetically sticks to the again of your iPhone and can be utilized as a telephone grip or kickstand, however you have to hold your display screen near a 90-degree angle, or else the load of the iPhone will drag the display screen again or ahead. There’s additionally a mount for exterior shows, in case you need one on your house desk setup.
STM Items MagPod Smarter Telephone Stand for $50: I have been carrying this mini tripod from STM Items throughout my residence. Once I’m not utilizing it to see notifications at a look at my desk, I am going to place it on my kitchen counter to stream TV reveals whereas cooking dinner, on my espresso desk to FaceTime with mates whereas on the sofa, or on the lavatory sink to hearken to podcasts whereas doing my make-up. I’ve additionally used it to shoot video. It has a magnetic disc with a socket that strikes round easily, permitting you to place it at a number of angles. The retractable legs are sturdy too, even whereas tapping by way of notifications or typing out texts. They fold in neatly right into a compact dimension, making it simple to journey with.
Casetify Wi-fi Automotive Charger for $70: I have been utilizing this for over a yr. It is easy to put in, has MagSafe help (with a USB-C cable) and an adjustable ball joint for varied viewing angles, and it’s Qi 2-certified with a 15-watt price. It is a bit extra inexpensive than Belkin’s and is available in a number of enjoyable patterns. (I’ve the Penguin design, and it is robust to not smile whereas it.)
iOttie Velox Professional Magnetic Wi-fi Cooling Charger for $80: This iOttie possibility has a suction cup (in case your vents are awkward, otherwise you simply desire a splash or windshield mount) that has sturdy magnets to maintain it in place. The telescopic arm additionally has a ball joint to provide you a variety of motion to seek out the perfect place. The 7.5-watt charging price is disappointing, however the USB-C charging cable is detachable, so you may detach and stow it when your iPhone is charged. The built-in fan additionally helps to maintain the temperature down when the solar is out.
MagGo Magnetic Charging Station (8-in-1) for $60: This little orb has three AC shops, two USB-C ports, and two USB-A ports on the again, and over on the entrance is a Qi2 wi-fi charging pad that may recharge your telephone. It is nice for workstations the place you have to plug in plenty of devices. Every of the USB-A ports dishes out 12 watts, and the USB-C ports can output 67 watts, although this lowers if different ports or the pad are in use.
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A MagSafe SSD Enclosure for $60: If in case you have an iPhone Professional Max and also you need to tinker with Apple’s extra superior video recording codecs (ProRes 4K at 60 frames per second or larger), properly, you will run into one huge drawback instantly: You may’t natively document with out an exterior storage gadget. You will want a solid-state drive plugged into your iPhone, and it’ll document your video on to the exterior storage. However a dangling SSD does not sound very secure, proper? They do not switch energy or information by way of MagSafe however merely connect to the again as a handy approach to retailer the SSD whereas recording.
Casely Grippy for $25: When Octobuddy (the unique suction telephone mount) began to get widespread, I actually needed one. However because it makes use of adhesive to connect to your telephone, the considered all of the mud and germs the suction cups would acquire stored me from making an attempt it. This one from Casely is without doubt one of the few that has MagSafe help. It really works properly, for probably the most half. I’ve caught it on kitchen cupboards, mirrors, the fridge—mainly no matter floor is round. However when sticking it on mentioned floor, I like to recommend making use of additional stress to ensure the suction cups are actually caught on there. In any other case, it will slide off, and your telephone will go along with it.
Astropad Bookcase for $30: The Astropad Bookcase doesn’t must exist. It’s a plastic shell on your telephone that makes it really feel extra like an ereader in your hand, however that’s about it. Tech-wise, the principle innovation is built-in NFC that routinely opens the studying app of your selection if you slide your telephone in. It might probably additionally toggle notification settings for distraction-free studying. For lots of people, it’s a $40 piece of plastic, however should you actually can’t stand to carry your ereader together with you, the Bookcase does precisely what’s written on the tin.
Campfire Audio Transportable DAC Pockets for $59: The Campfire Audio Transportable DAC Pockets isn’t truly a pockets. Extra particularly, it’s a pockets particularly designed to carry Campfire’s personal Relay DAC and nothing else. It’s dear, however should you’re an audiophile, that shouldn’t come as a shock. Not less than Campfire makes the pockets really feel well worth the worth. It’s leather-based, with a agency backing and a robust magnet, and there’s an aesthetic brand inlayed with gold foil.
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