
#2010 MACBOOK PRO DOCKING STATION PRO#
Things are really crowded since all of the ports are on the left side of the new MacBook Pro and while this notebook is uber stylish on its own, things can get ugly once you plug in your peripherals. Few things kill productivity as quickly as plugging and unplugging cords anytime you need to move, so do the smart thing: Invest in a MacBook dock and keep everything (except your laptop) plugged in. I’m enjoying my new unibody MacBook Pro, but not having a docking solution is a real pain.

All of the docks made for MacBook Pros basically connect to the existing ports. Most business machines have an actual port (usually on the bottom) of the machine that connects directly to system board and allows the dock to access video, USB, audio, etc. It can help transform your workspace into a command center. The MacBook Pro was never designed for a docking station. What it lacks in looks it more than makes up for in terms of utility–the downside, of course, being the staggering $600 price point.Ī MacBook dock is more than just a useful tool. The high-speed data transfer rates mean you don’t have to store raw footage on your MacBook in order to edit it instead, you can edit directly off the drives within the dock. While it isn’t as notable in the ports department as others on this list, it does allow you to daisy chain up to five additional devices through the Thunderbolt 3 ports, including additional displays, drives, and more. The dock has one HDMI port, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, and a single USB-C port. If you work with a lot of high-quality video files, you need additional storage–and this dock can act as your command center. The sturdy metal construction lends stability to the dock and pre-installed extension cables allow for quick, easy set-up. It’s also an external, 8TB hard drive with a removable dual-drive storage system. The Vertical Docking Station for the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display allows users to get the best features of a laptop, desktop and media center all from one computer, while simultaneously saving desk space. The G-Technology Thunderbolt 3 dock is a powerhouse of a device that does more than just act as a dock. It will need a certified Thunderbolt 3 cable in order to do this. However, it can also charge 87W devices like the newer MacBook Pros and the MacBook Air. This dock delivers up to 85W of power and will automatically adjust based on your laptop’s need. If you use two different laptops and need to swap between them, the Kensington Thunderbolt 3 can handle it.
#2010 MACBOOK PRO DOCKING STATION WINDOWS#
The dock boasts expanded functionality thanks to its compatibility with both macOS and Windows machines. The Thunderbolt 3 dock has five different ports: one USB C port, two USB 3.0 ports, one gigabit Ethernet port, 3.5mm headphone and microphone jacks, and a Kensington Lock slot.
