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GREAT DEAL FOR USB C DOCK WITH POWER DELIVERY!!!!!
Best deal for your money on a Type C Dock on Amazon.I wanted a newer type C dock because I had bought a Lenovo Yoga 910 and it has both a type C port and older USB- A port.At first , it was hard to believe this is a newest version of their type C docks at less than $100.Most other type C docks with all the extra ports were running $150…and $165-$200 for the Dell and HP docks. But since its Amazon,I knew if it didn’t live up to the hype I can return it asap.Well, I got the product and immediately connected all my keyboard and mouse and keypad and a card readers all without a glitch. Both my monitors worked immediately as well. There’s more.Here is the best part. It turns out this dock has the newer monitor connectors specs for better screens resolutions. The dock handles both the HDMI and latest hi end DP (DisplayPort) monitors. Some low cost docks have the older VGA or DVI that is used on older monitors. I had one! I had DVI monitor but found a great deal on newer DP monitor (on BestBuy refurbished) and now I upgraded to a DP for my 2nd monitor from the dock savings.They also gave me a USB C to USB A to connect to an older notebook that only uses only USB-A connector to connect the dock. Pretty cool features for such a fine price.BTW, this dock also has USB 3 ports and I now charge my iPhone through any of the not used blue color USB port while I am working on workstuff. Pretty cool setup!!
E**S
Works with Lenovo YOGA C930
This docking station came well packaged and the dock feels sturdy. I bought a new Lenovo Yoga C930 recently and run two monitors. I needed a docking station to get both up and running. I did a ton of research to find a dock that would work with my laptop and promised myself that when I found it, I'd make sure to put the review out so that others would have an easier time. The monitors are nothing special and mismatched...one is old enough that it only has a DVI output on it.This dock has everything most will need. I run a bluetooth keyboard, yoga mouse, logitech webcam, external hard drive, and speakers as well as the screens and this dock has ports for all with room to spare. The instructions were easy enough (REALLY small print though so have your glasses handy). Out of the box, I had everything up and running with the exception of the older monitor. I connected it originally with an HDMI cable and HDMI to DVI adaptor...no joy. I don't know if it was an active adaptor or not as I had it in a drawer. One trip to the store for a Display port to DVI cable and everything was up and running.During the process of troubleshooting the second monitor, I did update all the drivers so not sure if that was instrumental in having the new cable work but everything has been running smoothly for a week now with zero issue.
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Cheap but good so far
Pros:- Smaller hubs/docks have an integrated cable only a few inches long, which leaves all the connected cords all over the desk or else one has to get a USB-C extension cable, which adds another questionable component (remember the laptop fires from non-certified USB-C power cables?) So, the fact that this one has a detachable cable is a major plus. A unit by Pluggable was the other purchase candidate on these grounds.- 4 USB 2 ports and 2 USB 3 ports. Two front-facing USB 2 ports offer fast charging.- Dual display: most people want to hear if this operates smoothly, but I'm actually only in it for the ports and charging. I can't comment on the software or display performance.- The company seems more engaged than just some people in China putting spare parts together in the cheapest way possible, which is so often the case with little gizmos like this not marketed by the big brands. MediaGear has a well-written manual and they also have obviously listened to customers, since they responded to complaints about the USB-C cord being too short by now including a 6-foot cable. This gives me some hope for the innards not frying at some random point (like another USB-C hub I bought)- So far, the dock connects and disconnects smoothly. My last dock had a tendency to lock up my laptop when I plugged it in if the laptop was on. All attached devices recognize very rapidly. Maybe the problem I was having before stemmed from daisy-chaining another hub onto it. It was having enough ports not to need to do this that prompted my purchase.Cons:- The manual states "USB charging ports can also charge select models ofcell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is off." I'm not sure which devices are "selected," but neither my IPhone nor my bluetooth speaker charge when the computer is off. Since it has a standard AC power supply, I don't see why it shouldn't act like a charger even without the computer.- The plastic case could not be cheaper. Thin and in fact a bit loose. And the unit is large enough for this to really detract from a system that may be itself all slick aluminum.- Power brick. I was kind of hoping for a PD-compliant USB-C power adapter, but this is a typical three-prong brick like laptops and other electronic devices of old. I have a dozen of them lying around, so getting this wasn't so much of a value addition. Many would call it a plus, though, since the Pluggable brand equivalent has a big wall wart, and a USB-C adapter likewise takes up a lot of room on the outlet. So it's only a con on my personal list. The cords are very long and they produce familiar clutter on the floor.- A 128Mb flash drive holding the display drivers and manual is integrated into the unit and mounts each time it's plugged in. That's another one of those touches that shows extra care, but I would prefer not to have a drive mounted every time for the sake of software I would only need the first time I plugged it in.Personally, I'd rather see the already-large unit just get larger, integrating the power supply and lots of shielding, and be in a snazzy metal case. I'm going to attach it underneath the desk with some 3M dual-lock. I'm not at all dissatisfied with it so far.
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