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Macbook pro docking stations?
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Considering that these docks are made specifically for MBP and that the USB 3.0 was just announced yesterday...you will not find any. Give it a month or two
The Henge docks were pretty good for previous models, but I don't think they'll work for the new ones, because the new ones have ports on both sides -- so there's no way for a dock to just connect to one side.
I assume Apple is trying to kill the docking notion. Closest they have is the Thunderbolt display, which gives you firewire, ethernet, USB, power -- the monitor supplies a magsafe connector -- all in one. Down side, it also gives you splitting headaches unless you're using it in a completely dark environment.
I assume Apple is trying to kill the docking notion. Closest they have is the Thunderbolt display, which gives you firewire, ethernet, USB, power -- the monitor supplies a magsafe connector -- all in one. Down side, it also gives you splitting headaches unless you're using it in a completely dark environment.
The Belkin Thunderbolt dock (announced but not yet shipping) includes USB 3.0:
https://www.macrumors.com/2012/06/0...with-usb-3-0-and-esata-bumps-price-to-399-99/
I imagine that the Thunderbolt Display (which is both a display and a dock) will probably be bumped to USB 3.0 at some point, no telling when though.
https://www.macrumors.com/2012/06/0...with-usb-3-0-and-esata-bumps-price-to-399-99/
I imagine that the Thunderbolt Display (which is both a display and a dock) will probably be bumped to USB 3.0 at some point, no telling when though.
The Henge docks were pretty good for previous models, but I don't think they'll work for the new ones, because the new ones have ports on both sides -- so there's no way for a dock to just connect to one side.
I assume Apple is trying to kill the docking notion. Closest they have is the Thunderbolt display, which gives you firewire, ethernet, USB, power -- the monitor supplies a magsafe connector -- all in one. Down side, it also gives you splitting headaches unless you're using it in a completely dark environment.
How does the apple displays give you a headache ?
I think he was referring to the glossy/reflective nature of the glass screen. Some people dislike it, others don't mind.
Glossy. Glossy displays produce eyestrain (measurable in almost everyone, even though some people don't notice it), and often people unconsciously adopt bad posture to minimize glare, resulting in mysterious cramps and such.
If the 27" thunderbolt display were not glossy, I'd have one.
EDIT: Posts elsewhere claim that you can remove the glass from the thunderbolt display, leaving you with a plain LCD. Some people say it's glossy, others say it's matte. I have no idea. Maybe they use whichever's cheapest at the time.
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Check out kwikdock, it's a brand new docking station for the MacBook Pro that is easy to use and save a lot of time.
www.kwikdock.com
www.kwikdock.com
Actually if you think about it, all the necessary ports are available on one side, you have Thunderbolt (to HDMI and Ethernet) for screen and Lan, audio, usb3 (to a simple extender for additional ports) and Magsafe.
You can also still connect additional devices on the right side if you wish.
I actually enquired about Henge docks for the new retinas and this was their reply:
I should also note that I ordered the Bookarc for use in the meantime...