Question StarTech introduces their 2.5GbE-T USB3.x Type-C ethernet adapter dongle, $90 on ebay.

[VirtualLarry]

Pardon Our Interruption...

www.ebay.com

This is from nothingbutsavings, a legit seller on ebay, that also sells on Newegg Marketplace.

Thought that it was notable, that the were throwing themselves into the RealTek 2.5GbE-T dongle ring.

Pricey, though. I wonder how well it will sell. Maybe to Mac users?

Edit: Also available from beachaudio, another major vendor, for $86.xx:

Startech.com US2GC30 Adapter - Usb-c To 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Startech.com US2GC30 Adapter - Usb-c To 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[SamirD]

startech stuff is usually top-notch in my experience, so I don't think this would be a dud like the rest, and it's usually closer to $100, so that's a solid price for it:

2.5GbE USB C to Ethernet Adapter NBASE-T NIC - USB 3.0 Type C 2.5/1 Gigabit/100 Mbps Multi Speed Net

Add a 2.5Gb Ethernet port to your MacBook, Chromebook or laptop with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3

www.startech.com

 

[mxnerd]

TRENDnet USB-C 3.1 to RJ-45 2.5 Gigabit LAN Ethernet, TUC-ET2G. $49.99

same 2 years warranty as StarTech

https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Gigabit-Ethernet-TUC-ET2G-Chromebook/dp/B07RBMTVYF

 

[VirtualLarry]

That's what I'm saying... the StarTech is twice the price of alternatives.

BTW, @mxnerd , Asustor is $45.99.

 

[SamirD]

That's what I'm saying... the StarTech is twice the price of alternatives.

BTW, @mxnerd , Asustor is $45.99.

It may be because that's the price for flawlessly working units right now. Obviously there's cheaper stuff, but there's only been headaches with them.

 

[ch33zw1z]

Startech is not known for their low quality / low prices. They make solid gear across the board IMXP. I would expect not to use the warranty with them.