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MacBook: Docking station

  • 13-07-2007 8:28am
    #1
    Munster_Fan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭


    Hi All,
    Has anyone experience with using a docking station with the MacBook? There appears to be limited options: http://www.bookendzdocks.com/Docking_Stations-Docking_Station_for_13_MacBook_White.html

    Looking at the bookendz option, I'm worried that plugging the docking station in&out could cause damage to the connectors on the MacBook. I wonder how easily the docking station and MacBook connect together.

    Thanks in advance.


Comments

  • #2
    Urban Weigl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,784 ✭✭✭Urban Weigl


    Are you sure you need it? If you just get a USB 2.0 hub, or have a screen with a built in USB 2.0 hub, there are mainly 3 connections that need to be plugged in:

    USB
    Display
    Power

    Takes all of 1 second. If that's you, why bother with a dock?


  • #3
    zenith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 785 ✭✭✭zenith


    Actually, network too, in most cases.


  • #4
    Munster_Fan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭Munster_Fan


    I'll be plugging in the following:
    - USB Hub
    - Power
    - External monitor
    - External speakers
    - and (occasionally) headet for Skype
    Its just such a tangle/mess of loose cables.

    To be honest cant justify the cost a dock: bookendz costs $160 plus shipping, which they quote $90. Havent found anyone in Ireland who can supply one.


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