Unfortunately I don't know specifics about certification process so I might be totally wrong on this one but I have a gut feeling that this is not Intel who does not certify Thunderbolt 3 docks otherwise there should've been no PC laptop Thunderbolt 3 docks out there... I believe this is Apple monopolizing access to MacBook Thunderbolt 3 devices market. If you look at the situation under this light, seeing LG UltraFine 5K display being certified half a year before any other similar device is quite telling this is either preferential treatment from Apple or inside knowledge (aka it's not delivering power per TB3 standards but rather in a proprietary Apple way). This is totally speculation but I just cannot believe LG has more expertise in TB3 devices (having had no experience with such devices I believe) than Akitio, OWC, CalDigit etc etc altogether.
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Which TB3 dock for your 15MBP?
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Could be. I'm pretty sure I don't need the throughput of full on TB3. I'm just looking for all the ports, but I see how full TB3 for graphics or high speed storage could be essential for some.
I ordered in February. But I sent them an email asking when the product will ship. I did not get an answer to this email, but soon afterwards the refund happened.
Power delivery (60W) with the HP dock and dual Displayport with the Startech adapter with the "old" TI chipset work just fine. Which means: I also do not understand what the problem is. Especially if "old" chipset is no problem at all when using Bootcamp...
To be fair that isn't entirely new. We've seen it with TB1 and TB2 too with TB1 being the worst (it took more than a year after announcement). At least it all still is being shipped sooner than the dock from Sonnet which took more than 2 years (midway they changed from TB1 to TB2)!
They probably would if that were possible.
I highly doubt those are proper TB3 docks because most of them are using the TI82 chip that isn't an official TB3 chip (Texas Instruments has said this in several posts on their own forum). It is more luck that they fully work.
It's a possibility because Apple and Intel are very close. The CPU for the very first MacBook Air generation was a custom build from Intel for Apple only and Apple was the first one to use the Nehalem CPUs in their machines so it wouldn't be the first time. Another possibility could be that they simply started way sooner than the others did so they are done sooner with the process (or the process was quicker because hardly anyone applied).
Akitio Unveils New Node Lite Thunderbolt™ 3 PCIe Box For Mac and Windows
https://www.akitio.com/press-releases/2017/akitio-releases-node-lite-thunderbolt3-pcie-box
https://www.akitio.com/expansion/node-lite
Is this the "dock" there were rumours about on previous pages? Or are they preparing anything else?
https://www.akitio.com/press-releases/2017/akitio-releases-node-lite-thunderbolt3-pcie-box
https://www.akitio.com/expansion/node-lite
Is this the "dock" there were rumours about on previous pages? Or are they preparing anything else?
Elgato models will probably be sold in local Apple Store as well. That said, Amazon reviews for the TB2 version are all over the place. To be fair, many of the complaints are around lack of dual monitor output (that all TB1/2 docks lack, and addressed on TB3 docks).
He even has the audacity to say 'we will post a hands on soon' in a video entitled 'hands on'.
And did you see the state of that MacBook?!
I don't see a cable connected to his MacBook Pro at the end where it says after OWC. Wow, so it a wireless TB3 dock...j/k
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Thanks for the warning. I think it might actually be impressive to make a 17 minute video and never use the device.
Here's another video of the OWC dock. It gets plugged in! Amazing!
Apparently the Caldigit's first run of preorders are sold out. It's now July for new orders. Yikes! Glad I preordered.
Apparently the Caldigit's first run of preorders are sold out. It's now July for new orders. Yikes! Glad I preordered.
I have a feeling all these things are going to end up slipping till then. :/
I was tired to wait so I cancelled my order from OWC and ordered the CalDigit TS3 lite from Amazon.
I works very well, I have two 4k monitors at 60Hz plugged, 3 hard drives plugged (one is 3.0, two are 3.1) and the Ethernet is really fast.
I works very well, I have two 4k monitors at 60Hz plugged, 3 hard drives plugged (one is 3.0, two are 3.1) and the Ethernet is really fast.
I've been eyeing this one:
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/mantiz-venus-egpu-macbook-pro-video/
It's not a "dock" in the traditional sense, but it does provide 5x USB-A ports, and ethernet, as well as a slot inside the case for another HDD via SATA(?). I got a response from the manufacturer that it does work even without a GPU inserted, though I'd probably look at getting one of those not long after.
A big plus point is that it does give 87w power charging to the MBP. Not released yet! But seeing as how they've given out a few review units, it may be coming soon?
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/mantiz-venus-egpu-macbook-pro-video/
It's not a "dock" in the traditional sense, but it does provide 5x USB-A ports, and ethernet, as well as a slot inside the case for another HDD via SATA(?). I got a response from the manufacturer that it does work even without a GPU inserted, though I'd probably look at getting one of those not long after.
A big plus point is that it does give 87w power charging to the MBP. Not released yet! But seeing as how they've given out a few review units, it may be coming soon?
Paging @theitsage. He is very familiar with these units.
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Madness.
Anywho I have been checking my power usage with iStat before the trial ran out. Sho nuff, I never really averaged more than 40 watts usage in my day to day workflow. The OWC and other such 60w docks might be viable options for 15" MBP after all.
I still think Caldigit will be the best option though...