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Display Port? Not Mini-Display port? That's not very "Apple" like.
Ironically, Dell announced what looks like the best-specified docking solutions (visually, they're black bricks though...)
http://www.slashgear.com/dell-outs-usb-c-and-thunderbolt-3-docks-and-macs-can-play-too-06420821/
although as far as I can tell you can't actually buy the Thunderbolt 3 one, yet.
I care about these, well the optical audio out. Its not clear whether the 3.5mm port on the MacBook pro its self does optical out like its predecessor did.haha. no one cares about these.
[doublepost=1477613305][/doublepost]looks awesome
- This! And a TB 3 for daisy-chaining or USB functionality as well, of course. I could get by perfectly fine with that if it came at a lower price.I wish someone would make a TB3 dock that is *just* 2x displayport (4K @ 60) + laptop power. My monitors already have USB hubs.
CalDigit already started shipping their USB-C dock a while back, and it's less than 150 dollars. It has HDMI and DisplayPort. I am using it and love it. My setup is the type-c Macbook but not new thunderbolt 3 Macs yet. you can see someone's setup pictures here
http://crazydiamondstar.blogspot.com/2016/08/usb-c-dock-best-baymax-for-macbook.html
what's even better is that Caldigit includes a free Thundebolt 3 cable in this USB-C dock. Belkin is selling same cable for 30 bucks. lol.
Apple also released 49 dollars converter to turn Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 traffic, if you have Thunderbolt 2 docks, all you need is an Apple converter.
If you want to go up to 5K and daisy chain Thunderbolt devies, you then must wait for Belkin's Thunderbolt 3 dock or I believe CalDigit will come up with some nice one too, and of course, it will be cheaper and better quality according to their long-standing history. OWC will have one too.
I'm expecting CalDigit to offer another C dock . I really like their TB2 dock but the c one is a little lackluster, I'm hoping for a better solution.
CalDigit already started shipping their USB-C dock a while back, and it's less than 150 dollars. It has HDMI and DisplayPort. I am using it and love it. My setup is the type-c Macbook but not new thunderbolt 3 Macs yet. you can see someone's setup pictures here
http://crazydiamondstar.blogspot.com/2016/08/usb-c-dock-best-baymax-for-macbook.html
what's even better is that Caldigit includes a free Thundebolt 3 cable in this USB-C dock. Belkin is selling same cable for 30 bucks. lol.
Apple also released 49 dollars converter to turn Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 traffic, if you have Thunderbolt 2 docks, all you need is an Apple converter.
If you want to go up to 5K and daisy chain Thunderbolt devies, you then must wait for Belkin's Thunderbolt 3 dock or I believe CalDigit will come up with some nice one too, and of course, it will be cheaper and better quality according to their long-standing history. OWC will have one too.
I wish someone would make a TB3 dock that is *just* 2x displayport (4K @ 60) + laptop power. My monitors already have USB hubs.
CalDigit already started shipping their USB-C dock a while back, and it's less than 150 dollars. It has HDMI and DisplayPort. I am using it and love it.
Like this: https://www.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/Laptop-docking-stations/thunderbolt-3-laptop-dock~TB3DK2DPW (I'm sure "Windows Only" is only because there weren't TB3 macs at the time)
However, you'd probably be better off with 2 USB-C to DisplayPort cables: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-DisplayPort-Adapter-ChromeBook-CDP2DPMM1MB/dp/B01E9RTEI8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477915131&sr=8-1&keywords=usb-c+to+displayport+cable&refinements=p_89:StarTech
Just wondering what you don't like about that dock. I went ahead and ordered the USB-C dock nonetheless. It was the only dock that offered the charging power and most of what I needed for a reasonable price.
- I'm fairly certain those 15 W refer to the extra USB-C port, not the one used to connect to the Mac - which should be at a minimum 60 W."Additionally, the power output of the rear USB-C port raises the bar to 3.0A (15W) of power, even surpassing the iPad Pro's supplied 12W charger. iPad Pro users can now seamlessly charge 25% faster through the USB-C dock compared to the factory charger, making it easier to top off the battery even while iPad Pro is running full throttle!"
I don't think thats fast enough to power and charge the 15" MBP however, a firmware update may make it possible. They offered one for the TB2 dock that made the front facing USB 3.0 port more power so, that may work. That being said, I own a few Caldigit products, I have a few 3.0 AV Pro boxes and A T3 raid and the T2. I will most likely stick with CalDigit but, I am curious to see what they will introduce at CES! I think now that the MBP and new macs will come with USB-C, we'll start seeing some additional dock solutions.
- I'm fairly certain those 15 W refer to the extra USB-C port, not the one used to connect to the Mac - which should be at a minimum 60 W.
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Grayskyz,
Please do report back to us.
The big thing for me is 85W capability. From what I understand -- if correct -- a 15" MBP will not charge while running with anything less.
I am tempted to buy the OWC and PLUGABLE models, but neither has 85 watt capability. Will wait for Plugable's next iteration, that is, unless you guys can recommend something more affordable at the $150 or less price point.
Perhaps this is the answer:
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/usb-c/owc/usb-c-dock
EDIT: NOPE. ABSOLUTELY MISERABLE REVIEWS ON AMAZON ON ABOVE PRODUCT
EDIT: This might be the one, but need to make certain it is at least 80W
http://www.caldigit.com/usb-3-1-usb-c-dock/#TechSpec