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πŸ’» Targus USB-C Travel Dock with Power Pass-Through for Optimal Connectivity (Model DOCK412USZ) Review

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Revainrating 2.5 out of 5Β Β 
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2.5
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Details

BrandTargus
ColorBlack
Hardware InterfaceUSB
Total USB Ports2
Item Dimensions LxWxH3.7 x 3.6 x 0.9 inches
Number of Ports2
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Description of πŸ’» Targus USB-C Travel Dock with Power Pass-Through for Optimal Connectivity (Model DOCK412USZ)

Usb-c DisplayPort Alt-Mode host connection (Compatible with Thunderbolt 3). Vga Mini DisplayPort and HDMI output video ports support projectors and HDTVs. Cable tucks away out of sight for easy transport. 2 USB-A ports work with peripherals. 1 Gigabit Ethernet

Reviews

Global ratings 8
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Type of review

Revainrating 1 out of 5

VGA stopped working after 4 months

All connections work fine except for the VGA connection. The walk to charge my Macbook is ridiculous. In 3 hours my charge increased by 5%.

Pros
  • Done
Cons
  • Minor issues

Despite the product name, the pass-through power delivery doesn't work with Dell XPS 13. I've tried to live with it by using a different USB-C for power, but then that's it external display failed after 6 weeks. I contacted them about both issues and they simply stated that my computer is not supported (although this was not made clear in their Revain ad and the customer service is disappointing. However, they will send me a replacement once I give them the defective one send at my expense…

Pros
  • Alright!
Cons
  • Hard to remember, but it was

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Supposed to be new but received used.

I paid about $85 for a new docking station. But when I received the item, it was already opened and re-taped. I was very angry.

Pros
  • A dream come true
Cons
  • Everything great

Revainrating 1 out of 5

A must-have item for a new Macbook owner.

New Apple Macbooks only have USB-C ports. A lot of things I need to connect require a different connection. This device solves all these problems. I highly recommend.

Pros
  • Price
Cons
  • Expensive

Revainrating 1 out of 5

VGA stopped working after 4 months

all ports work fine except VGA port. The walk to charge my Macbook is ridiculous. In 3 hours my charge increased by 5%.

Pros
  • twinkles
Cons
  • some small things

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Supposed to be new but received used.

I paid about $85 for a new docking station. But when I received the item, it was already opened and re-taped. I was very angry.

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Makes me nervous

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Pleasant but annoying noise

I use one of these for long trips, mainly for HDMI and USB connections. It works as expected with no issues, but consistently emits high-frequency static noise. When working in quiet environments, the noise is very annoying. The noise isn't very loud, so not a problem when working in large groups or in noisy environments, but it gets on my nerves pretty quickly in a quiet office. How does it even make noise? Are there no speakers or moving parts? I'm tempted to open it to find out the source of

Pros
  • Good workmanship
Cons
  • No

Despite product name, pass-through doesn't work with Dell XPS 13. Tried to live with it with my other USB-C for power, but then the external display failed after 6 weeks. I contacted them about both issues and they simply stated that my computer is not supported (although their Revain ad didn't make this clear and the customer service is disappointing. However, they will send me a replacement once I send them the defective one at my expense.To be honest, I wonder if it isn't better to buy such…

Pros
  • Great selection
Cons
  • So-so