Kanex Products has announced the release of its Thunderbolt to eSATA and USB 3.0 adapter. Allowing users to connect Thunderbolt-equipped Mac or PC to an eSATA device, the adapter is capable of extending the use of existing eSATA-equipped external storage units. It USB 3.0 port facilitates a fast connection to peripherals that users may already have, such as external hard drives, a keyboard, or mouse.
Users can connect their eSATA hard drive to the Kanex Thunderbolt adapter, and then plug into the Thunderbolt port of their Mac or PC. Priced at $80, the adapter is available for purchase from Kanex’s website and affiliated retailers.