One late-breaking gotcha to watch out for, however, is compatibility with Apple’s 2018 MacBooks released July 12, 2018, specifically model identifiers MacBook Pro15,1 and MacBookPro15,2. SEE: 20 awesome office gadgets and must-haves for right this minute (ZDNet) The accessory enables connecting the dock to one of your Mac’s USB-C ports.Īt $199, the dock is more than reasonably priced, especially considering a standalone charger and USB-C charge cable cost $88. The Stone also includes a short USB-C cable.
Just remember that Mini DisplayPort and USB-C are incompatible with Thunderbolt displays. Other options include employing a Mini DisplayPort to VGA or HDMI adapter. For example, you could connect using an Apple or Henge Docks Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter. Considerable flexibility exists regarding the type of external display you connect. The designers at Henge Docks intend for you to use the Mini DisplayPort to drive video. Note: The USB-C 3.1 port provides up to 2.4A at 5V charging. In addition to a power connection, here are the dock’s other ports ( Figure B): The Stone’s 10 ports permit connecting numerous peripherals using a variety of ports. SEE: Hardware purchasing task list (Tech Pro Research) Instead, you can safely leave the native charger and cord, as the Stone pushes sufficient power to run the Mac and up to four more USB-connected devices. Unlike some Mac docking stations, the Stone includes a 135-watt power supply thus, you don’t need to carry the Mac’s default power supply and USB-C charge cable with you. From its solid metal body to its color and shape, the Henge Docks Stone complements a Mac laptop well ( Figure A).īut don’t buy a Stone just for its good looks. I’ll focus on how the Henge Docks Stone dock delivers.ĭeveloped to match the Mac’s own design, the sleek and compact tethered dock matches the look and feel of Mac laptops. Apple does not currently manufacture a docking station for Mac laptops, but options exist–for instance, Belkin and DockCase offer models.
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