Atomos Powered Docking Station with USB 3.1 (ATOMDCK004)
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It’s a necessary tool to read the drives.
Great great product
Sabrent USB Type-C Dual 4K Universal Docking Station with USB C Power Delivery (DS-WSPD)
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Bought one of these in several years ago to set up my Surface Pro 3 with second display and use as a hub for mouse, keyboard and other peripherals. It worked like a champ up until February 2020 -- then the display ports stopped working and my Surface would not detect the external monitor -- I tried all the different connection types and none of them worked. I determined that it was not the monitor -- it connected and worked fine on my husband's Surface.Since the device was older, I decided to replace it with same model number. When it arrived in February -- I set it up and it worked fine. Then in May 2020 the same problem occurred with the new hub device. I contacted technical support and got less than helpful suggestions and no follow-up to my response. I have since purchase a mini-display and now my external monitor is working just fine.I can't recommend this product if you want to use it to connect with an external monitor.
I'm keeping the unit since the other ports meet my needs for the price, however I'm very disappointed that I have to continue using the separate USB hub vs everything on the docking station, as intended. Also disappointed in the customer service. I contacted the seller, who referred me back to Amazon, who has no options for a partial refund. I have a defective product I paid full price for.
Basically this docking station works by applying software that allows the USB port to become a multi-function single-point connection.So basically the docking station has its own power supply, but connects to your tablet via USB port. A plug and play install followed by a quick website software download/install has you ready to use all connections pictured at the back of the docking station.So hdmi (with minidisplay port unused), hard-line internet, USB ports for both pc connection and charging only, essentially turn my Pro 3 into a desktop station that happens to use my 51in smart TV for a monitor and a folding portable keyboard plus arc mouse let me run it all from bed when my back hurts to badly to sit upright.
IOGEAR Compact USB-C Docking Station with PD Pass-Thru (GUD3C03)
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Ok but not awesome, only one display works on Mac at a time due to only one USB-C port.
Ordered this for my new 2018 MacBook Pro and it worked GREAT. Would recommend for sure. In fact, ordered another for my home. (original was for office). No install per se; just plug-and-play. Worked with external monitor (HDMI), another VGA monitor, my USB printer, and a micro SD memory card -- without ANY fuss. IO Gear has always been quality so this just meets high expectations.
I'm old school and the DSL WiFi in my area stinks so a 10Bt cable connect is a necessity - plus the extra USB ports; travel light is OK, but don't work at home without it//cheers