Docks for MBP Retina

[Reborns]

Hi guys

i might be replacing my desktop with a MBP
but i am looking at docking system

i know there this hence dock
but it is not for Retina Display

and the new horizontal dock with thunderbolt is extremely expensive!

 

[LeonaV]

Belkin?

Thunderbolt Express Dock | Belkin USA Site

Or Matrox?

Matrox DS1 is a practical, powerful Thunderbolt dock | TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Actually, is there a need for a dock?

For instance, I am using Dell U2713H and the only cables that connect to my rMBP is the mini DP to DP, and the USB hub cable going to the monitor, and of course the rMBP's own power cable. The dock is only going to cut out the USB cable.

I'm pretty sure there are similar monitors like the Dell U2713H that has an inbuilt USB hub

 

[Reborns]

Belkin?

Thunderbolt Express Dock | Belkin USA Site

Or Matrox?

Matrox DS1 is a practical, powerful Thunderbolt dock | TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Actually, is there a need for a dock?

For instance, I am using Dell U2713H and the only cables that connect to my rMBP is the mini DP to DP, and the USB hub cable going to the monitor, and of course the rMBP's own power cable. The dock is only going to cut out the USB cable.

I'm pretty sure there are similar monitors like the Dell U2713H that has an inbuilt USB hub

i dun use those monitor mah
mine is a TV.. so i need to convert to HDMI
then also... my external speaker cable
my external cable cuz i feel WIFI very slow leh...
my keyboard is those big big traditional one .. i prefer typing with that *usb cable*
also my mouse is not magic mouse.. logitech, another usb.. :O

 

[Reborns]

btw all these docks is so bloody expensive!
i think it is due to thunderbolt implementation...

also not available

 

[petetherock]

This company makes docks and they will have one for the MBP-r:
BookEndz Docking Stations For Current Models Of Apple Computers

I use one for my MBP - it's pretty ok. Even a Lenovo dock will cost > $200.

 

[Reborns]

This company makes docks and they will have one for the MBP-r:
BookEndz Docking Stations For Current Models Of Apple Computers

I use one for my MBP - it's pretty ok. Even a Lenovo dock will cost > $200.

this is also one heck of a price docking system

i was like wishing that it will be like the original hencedock
only less than 200

 

[roysum]

If you wan docking station I think the price is around there. if not go for cheaper stuff but look abit mess up just buy belkin 7 USB hub and the mini dp

 

[petetherock]

this is also one heck of a price docking system

i was like wishing that it will be like the original hencedock
only less than 200

You pay thousands for a MBP-R and you want to pay peanuts for a dock?
This dock is less than 10% the price of the MBP-r.

As I said, even PC docks can cost upwards of $200. Buy a few USB hubs for a cheap deal.

 

[comwhizcjscjs]

Henge Docks | Horizontal Dock

 

[Laneige]

Henge Docks | Horizontal Dock

wow this looks cool

 

[Reborns]

You pay thousands for a MBP-R and you want to pay peanuts for a dock?
This dock is less than 10% the price of the MBP-r.

As I said, even PC docks can cost upwards of $200. Buy a few USB hubs for a cheap deal.

the MBP-r is a usable item
the dock is just for convenient nia...

i will live with the

manual plug of speakers,
usb harddisk
hdmi cable to tv
power cable

usb mouse and keyboard.. *aiya ran out of usb port.. maybe need to change 1 to bluetooth

 

[Reborns]

wow this looks cool

Q4 lor... sian 1/2.....

3 video output ... i wonder those are MDP ... so i can only use apple display?

 

[LeonaV]

There are MDP to DP cables, which you can connect to other brand monitors that support DP (eg. Dell)

 

[Reborns]

i super blur...
i didnt realize that the MBP-r came with HDMI port LOL!

so i just plug the HDMI to the HDTV

but ..... i dun get any picture on the TV

the MBP-r detected the Samsung TV with the correct resolution...

what am i doing wrong here?

 

[LeonaV]

switch on the TV first and then switch to the HDMI input. I think you should see a blue screen.

With your rMBP on and lid up, plug in the HDMI.

You should see it appear as mirrored mode.

If not, check this link. I had to do this before too.

https://discussions.apple.com/message/19791494#19791494#19791494

 

[Reborns]

switch on the TV first and then switch to the HDMI input. I think you should see a blue screen.

With your rMBP on and lid up, plug in the HDMI.

You should see it appear as mirrored mode.

If not, check this link. I had to do this before too.

https://discussions.apple.com/message/19791494#19791494#19791494

i found the solution
apparently there's 3 HDMI port on the samsung TV
HDMI
HDMI/DVI
HDMI

the direct HDMI from MBP-r only works on HDMI ports but not HDMI/DVI port

but kinda blur leh....