Standard USB splitter accessories
Standard USB splitter accessories, though, are a dime a dozen, and we'll likely see many of those showing up before long that fit the new Type C ports. If you only need one or two extra ports at a time on the new MacBook or Chromebook Pixel, then grabbing one of those accessories may come out cheaper than buying two or three Infinite
USB-C adapters (on Kickstarter, they'll cost you a minimum of US$18 each, and that goes up to $20 each if you want to choose your own color).
It's a clever idea that may not ultimately make the most financial sense.
Infinite USB-C also doesn't solve the new MacBook's fundamental issue that you're required to lug adapters around with you to use any USB 3.0 (or older) accessories. This may be a small accessory, but it's still an adapter nonetheless – and another thing you'll need to remember to throw in your bag.
Since the Infinite USB-C has that female USB Type port on it, you might be wondering if you can charge the new MacBook while using another accessory. But the Infinite dongle unfortunately doesn't have the necessary charging module to make that happen. So if you want to charge the MacBook while also connecting to a USB 3.0 device or accessory, your best bet right now is still Apple's $79 Multiport Adapter.
The Infinite USB-C is currently on Kickstarter, and has met its original $10,000 goal 20 times over, with three days left. Backers are expected to receive theirs this July, by which time you'll likely have many more USB Type C adapters and accessories to choose from.
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