StarTech.com's new quintet of footlong USB-C video dongles are great stocking stuffers

If your laptop or tablet PC only has USB-C, you can buy a home docking station, such as this one from VisionTek, to expand the connectivity. But what if you don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a dock, plus you really only need to add video output functionality? For instance, maybe you just need to add HDMI. In that case, a single-purpose dongle can save you some money. These dongles can be good for portability too, as they won't take up much room in a travel bag.

Today, StarTech.com launches five new USB-C video dongles, all of which feature long 12-inch cables. Why are five products necessary? Because each USB-C adapter offers a different connection type on the other end -- HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, and DVI. In other words, no matter what type of television, monitor, or projector you have, StarTech.com has you covered.

"The adapters, available in five different outputs, allow IT Pros and Hybrid workers to equip themselves with the right connectivity options while commuting between your home, office or traveling for business. Each of these new USB-C display adapters features an extended 12-inch integrated host cable to reduce port/connector strain on 2-in-1 devices like Microsoft's Surface Pro, iPad Pro, HP Elite x2 and laptops on riser stands which will serve to extend the life of both adapter and connected devices," says StarTech.com.

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Carey Cline, the company's Senior Product Manager adds, "StarTech.com’s continued focus on ensuring IT professionals have the accessories they need to enhance productivity in their organizations is reflected in the design of these new display adapters. The extended host cables are a prime example of that focus and reaffirm our commitment to maximizing performance by ensuring that StarTech.com products stand up to the demands of our customers."

All five of StarTech.com's footlong USB-C video dongles can be purchased immediately using the following links. Current prices are listed below too. Even if you don't need one of these dongles for yourself, they will make excellent stocking stuffers for the tech-obsessed person in your life.

• USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - CDP2MDPEC ($38.89)
• USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter - CDP2DPEC ($32.48)
• USB-C to DVI Adapter - CDP2DVIEC ($36.73)
• USB-C to VGA Adapter - CDP2VGAEC ($33.11)
• USB-C to HDMI Adapter - USBC-HDMI-CDP2HD4K60 ($29.13)

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