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Review on πŸ”Œ Satechi Aluminum Stand & Hub – Ultimate 6-in-1 USB-C Hub Foldable Stand for iPad Pro and iPad Air (2021/2020/2018 & 2020) by Shane Black

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Universal Stand for Computers and Accessories

So I wanted a stand for my iPad Pro M1 and this stand was just what you needed with its amazing versatility. First, the stand itself is made of metal material, but it also resembles slightly, which is great for travel. It folds flat to fit in the front pocket of my backpack. The stand itself fits an iPad with the back protector on my Logitech case, which is a huge bonus. If it were a problem, it wouldn't be as useful. The only issue I have here is that the stand only holds the iPad in one position. For my needs, this works mainly when I want to dock my iPad and listen to music. The stand's cord tucks away at the bottom of the stand, ideal for travel. You just pull it out to connect to your iPad. It should be noted that the cable is too short to charge the iPad in portrait mode. The USB hub on the back makes it much more versatile than my other stands, and the single-cable connector is sleeker than hanging the dock on the iPad's USB port. -C connector. You plug in USB-C on the back and the iPad starts charging. The SD card slot is fast too! With the USB port, I couldn't get enough power for the SSD, which charges via the USB cable. This is a minus in my opinion. But suitable for accessories. I mainly use it for audio and it works great with the Topping D10 DAC. I also used the HDMI output to feed the TV in the living room. It worked without any problems. To control it, I paired it with a Bluetooth keyboard with a built-in trackpad. It's almost like an AppleTV, but the black bars on the sides are a bit ugly. I tested HBO Max and the bars disappear when I use it. For those wanting to use Apple Music's 24/192 signal, it's worth mentioning that the HDMI port is locked to 48kHz. the same as AppleTV (at the time of writing this article). However, a USB output to a supported DAC will give you full 24/192 resolution. Overall I really like this combo, despite some of the small issues I mentioned. I definitely recommend it for those with similar needs.

Pros
  • ENHANCE YOUR WORKSPACE - The 2-in-1 aluminum stand and hub design turns your iPad Pro (2018 and later) or USB-C device into a full-featured workstation, whether you're at Sitting at your desk or on the go
Cons
  • Available in white only