Henge Docks Vertical Docking Station for the 15-inch Macbook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 with Touch Bar | Fits 15-inch Macbook Pro (2016-2018) | 2 USB-C Ports | Docking Hub Station

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However, if your display uses HDMI, then you’ll need either a “DisplayPort to HDMI” or “USB-C to HDMI adapter”. For my dual-screen (HDMI) setup I had to add a “DisplayPort-to-HDMI” from the dock and a “USB-C-to-HDMI” adapter (from the MacBook Pro), which rather removes the benefits of an integrated do-it-all dock – but the problem is with Apple rather than the dock manufacturers.

There is also a newer Clique 2 that has an aluminum frame and is compatible with Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad 2. It works well but when I use my MacBook Pro like this I use it like a desktop as it's solely in one place. Designed for vans, boats, and tiny homes, this portable air conditioner will make you feel as cool as your home’s living room. Setup seemed easy enough: pick the cables you want to use, flip the docking station over, slide in the extension cables (make sure you have them oriented correctly! His desk is a test bench for tech accessories, from USB-C and Thunderbolt docks to chargers, batteries, Powerline adaptors and Fitbits.Admittedly the few seconds it took to do this is not very high up anyone’s list of First World Problems, but I must confess that I do still love the slickness of just inserting the MacBook and being done. Add an additional monitor, keyboard, mouse, hard drive or other accessory to your MacBook Pro 13" with Retina Display. When you want to take your laptop away from the desk, you simply lift it out – without having to disconnect and then reconnect cables. The new metal body is more sturdy than previous models, while the seemingly minor additions of a screw cover and cable organizer simply add to perceived build quality.

However, it may still be the case that we receive the information about a change of hotline, address or processing information from the manufacturer at a later date. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Thunderbolt 3, while identical in looks to USB-C, has enough power to run two displays in Extended mode using just one cable connection to the laptop. Edit: This video also had me removing the laptop but YouTube has an issue with clips merged in QuickTime. Because the HDMI output is located on the laptop's right side, enlisting the Henge dock for media serving duties is simple.

The actual docking station is constructed of sturdy plastic with rubber feet on the base to avoid slipping and desk scuffs. They seamlessly transform laptops into capable workstations, connecting to external monitors and peripherals for enhanced productivity. With so many devices cluttered on your desk, your workspace can quickly become a tangled mess of wires and gadgets. Former Apple design chief Jony Ive wanted to converge the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro into one product line, an anecdote on his working relationship with CEO Tim Cook reveals.

I can forsee the heavy 17-inch MacBook Pro slipping from my death grip during this process so it made me a bit nervous at first, but I digress.It’s not a problem - it functions great once it’s in - however it’s not as perfect as the previous generation. We found the power cord's magnets were strong enough to hold the cable in place during use, but users who regularly dock their laptop may want to screw it in. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.