Macbook docking station models are scarce as compared to the abundance of the devices dedicated to PC use. If you own an Apple Macbook, then you can try the Apple Henge Dock to make more space on your desk and eliminate the annoying task of connecting the peripherals every time you work on the computer.
The Henge Dock comes with a plastic base or a holder for the notebook, as well as with specific cables such as the FireWire 800, Ethernet, USB extenders and audio. The package does not contain the MagSafe power adapter or the DisplayPort cable, you have to buy these extra. The installation of the entire Macbook docking station assembly takes a bit of time, but it's not messy, you can choose the ports easily, and in less than half an hour, you'll have everything in place and running.
The first Macbook docking station was launched in 2009, which explains why there aren't more designs available on the market at the moment. You can purchase the Macbook docking station for just less than $60. It can be used with the home entertainment system as well, but that very much depends on the user's actual needs. It might come handy if you have a loud party at home.
There are also slight inconveniences reported for the Macbook docking station as well. For example, as the Macbook power adapter remains in the dock, you might need a second one if you want to travel around with the notebook. If you buy the adapters from Apple, don't expect anything cheap. Better prices are available online, but you have to make sure that the item you get is the right one for you. The Henge Macbook docking station for Macbook and Macbook Pro are available from the manufacturer. They do not sell through retailers, you have to go to the official Henge website to buy it.
In addition to Henge Dock, we should also mention the Rain Design mStand for Macbook/Macbook Pro, which is mainly a holder that supports the notebook and keeps it at the right angle to work on.
Last but not least, the BookEndz BE-MBP13SD is considered the cutting edge of Macbook docking station. The price is pretty steep, as it sells for $230, but many Apple fans are willing to pay it in order to get this piece of 'jewelry'. It makes the use of your Macbook Pro incredibly easy, and it does not have the slight inconveniences we've mentioned for Henge, in the above lines.
The Henge Dock comes with a plastic base or a holder for the notebook, as well as with specific cables such as the FireWire 800, Ethernet, USB extenders and audio. The package does not contain the MagSafe power adapter or the DisplayPort cable, you have to buy these extra. The installation of the entire Macbook docking station assembly takes a bit of time, but it's not messy, you can choose the ports easily, and in less than half an hour, you'll have everything in place and running.
The first Macbook docking station was launched in 2009, which explains why there aren't more designs available on the market at the moment. You can purchase the Macbook docking station for just less than $60. It can be used with the home entertainment system as well, but that very much depends on the user's actual needs. It might come handy if you have a loud party at home.
There are also slight inconveniences reported for the Macbook docking station as well. For example, as the Macbook power adapter remains in the dock, you might need a second one if you want to travel around with the notebook. If you buy the adapters from Apple, don't expect anything cheap. Better prices are available online, but you have to make sure that the item you get is the right one for you. The Henge Macbook docking station for Macbook and Macbook Pro are available from the manufacturer. They do not sell through retailers, you have to go to the official Henge website to buy it.
In addition to Henge Dock, we should also mention the Rain Design mStand for Macbook/Macbook Pro, which is mainly a holder that supports the notebook and keeps it at the right angle to work on.
Last but not least, the BookEndz BE-MBP13SD is considered the cutting edge of Macbook docking station. The price is pretty steep, as it sells for $230, but many Apple fans are willing to pay it in order to get this piece of 'jewelry'. It makes the use of your Macbook Pro incredibly easy, and it does not have the slight inconveniences we've mentioned for Henge, in the above lines.
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