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Dock-a-Mac vertical docking station launches for MacBooks

updated 04:40 pm EDT, Wed October 14, 2009

VGA, DVI and HDMI versions available


Computer Docking Systems has announced the Dock-a-Mac vertical docking system for MacBooks. The black acrylic station docks with any black or white MacBook, and is available in three configurations, based on video output. Buyers can choose between VGA, DVI or HDMI options, which connect a computer to an external monitor or TV. Vertical orientation allows for better heat dissipation, and the docking bar is removable for portability's sake.

Six-foot cables are included for each port. All units include one FireWire and two USB 2.0 ports, as well as separate mic and headphone ports, an Ethernet jack and the specialized video output. Destination resolutions can scale as high as 1080p.

All three docks are now available for $200, with free shipping. A MacBook Pro version is promised in the near future.


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  1. Tanker10a

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    10/15, 07:54am | report spam | Reply |

    My MBPro

    That is sweet! My unibody could use this with my SONY 24" flat screen. It's too bad that they don't make it in a matching aluminum.

  1. danviento

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    10/15, 09:42am | report spam | Reply |

    U sure you u want to do that?

    I've always been leery of these closed-display docking station, especially with machines that vent out the back near the display.

    It's just screens "damage my display" and "make my machine bake" by turning the direction of convection upside-down. Not to forget that Macbooks aren't exactly cooled through their cases like the aluminum clad Macbook Pros and PowerBooks...

  1. testudo

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    10/15, 11:19am | report spam | Reply |

    cooling

    If you shouldn't use it with the lid closed due to cooling issues, Apple shouldn't allow the computer to be used that way.

  1. Monde

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    10/16, 12:32pm | report spam | Reply |

    Getting it wrong...

    If you happen to look at their photo of the product, the vents if the MacBook are positioned to the top. This would provide more than adequate ventilation for the electronics. In fact, when the lid is open, it partially blocks those back vents.

    Of course, to know this, you'd actually have to own a MacBook. I guess PC trolls have no problem posting info about a subject they clearly know nothing about, which is--namely--Apple computers and products related to it. Next think you'll see is a claim that MacBook's screens face away from the keyboard making it difficult to type. After all, having never seen a MacBook, they don't know that isn't true either. Dumb stuff.

    As for the product, looks like a good design, clever in fact. Had I need of one, I'd certainly consider this docking station.

  1. thebiggfrogg

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    10/18, 07:35am | report spam | Reply |

    Why?

    I guess I don't get it. I use my MBP with a 24" monitor to increase desktop space. Why limit yourself to one monitor when with this set up you could have two? (And spend $200 for the "pleasure". To each their own I guess.

  1. jayparry

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    10/21, 05:34pm | report spam | Reply |

    NIce!

    Cant wait for the pro version. I don't always need the extra realestate of two screens and putting my closed 'book vertically will save a lot of desk space.

    I think their design is a little pedestrian and they should have had the apple logo the right way up tho.... those are the only reasons i might not pull the trigger.

  1. dpfenninger

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    10/30, 12:51pm | report spam | Reply |

    Anyone try yet?

    Anyone gotten their hands on one of these yet and can give us a review? Been looking for something to dock my MacBook with, from simple stands to full port-replicating docks (like the BookEndz), and this one seems like it hits the nail on the head. Would love to read a review though before I drop $200 on one.

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