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Review on Docking Station Ethernet CharJenPro Ultimate by Alan Miller

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Compact and lightweight, everything you need in one device

I bought the CharJen Ultimate Dock USB-C Gen 2 because my latest USB-C hub was "borrowed" from a student. Having used this at home and work I am happy with the upgrade. I carry my 16-inch MacBook Pro in a shoulder bag to and from work every day. Weight and bulkiness are important to me, especially when I'm cycling home. The CharJen USB docking station matches the space gray hue of my laptop perfectly, but it's made of durable plastic and doesn't get hot, even when I'm charging my device at night or connecting HDMI to my TV in the living room. It's about half the size of my phone and fits comfortably in my pocket. Let's take a look at the experience with three of my USB-C devices. First my MacBook. This makes it easy to place next to a Mac. The 4 rubber feet on the bottom prevent it from jumping over my kitchen table. You'll find all the ports you need - HDMI, 2 USB SuperSpeed, a full-size SD slot and a microSD slot. There's also a USB-C PD port, capable of delivering up to 100W of power through or to expand connectivity can be used. with a large number of peripherals. At the end is a GbE network port. That's all I need to get to a client ready for a presentation. I'm also happy to report that the 1/8 inch audio jack supports both microphones and headphones. I found the audio clear with no hiss or clicks. I then connected the dock to my 4th gen iPad Air. This is where I really like how USB-C is everywhere these days! The CharJen Ultimate Dock gave me latency-free audio and video playback on my living room TV via HDMI while charging. But the most important feature for me was the Ethernet port. I typically have to use a complex set of keys to unlock student iPads via MDM when they forget their PIN. This dock offered a one-step solution. Thanks very much! Using the dock with an iPad really brings us closer to that full desktop experience. Finally, I connected the dock to my Samsung S20 FE 5G. The docking station offered a whole new way to use my phone through Samsung Dex. I was able to use a keyboard and mouse via the USB-A ports, charge my phone via the 100W USB-C PD port, and upload some drone footage from my microSD card. I'm really happy with this dock. Whether you're productive or creative, the CharJen Ultimate Dock Gen 2 gives you the flexibility and power to get things done.

Pros
  • Great design
Cons
  • Big and bulky