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Review on πŸ”Œ 9-in-1 USB C Hub with 4K HDMI, VGA, USB C Charging, 2 USB 3.0, SD/TF Card Reader, USB C to 3.5mm, Ethernet, Dock - Compatible with Apple MacBook Pro 13/15, Thunderbolt 3 by Jason Paredes

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Surprise the results of the iPad experiment.

I recently started migrating from a Windows PC to an Apple (PC?) version. I say Apple PC because I'm trying to create a desktop environment with all the accessories based on my PC. My mix of parts; iPad Pro 12.9 2020 (256G, Wi-Fi Only), PC Components: USB-A Mechanical Keyboard, Logitech BT Ergo Trackball Mouse, Bose Companion Series III Speakers, 34-inch 4K Ultrawide Display with NIC Gig fiber. POSITIVE FIRST RESULTS. I'm getting 833 Mbps and 98 Mbps, so it's actually a 10/100/1000 NIC port. I also get correct mouse operation, which is amazing if a little choppy (could be a dirty trackball or sensor) and a loud speaker. What I don't get is no keyboard responsiveness and when I plug in the iPad I can't launch the touch keyboard on the screen. I can replace the keyboard and mouse with Apple Magic options until I get a new "Floating Magic Keyboard and Trackpad" in May. Only hit would be the short 6" USB-C cable attached, but this is standard on most portable docks (not drop stars), so I ordered a 1" USB-C extension cable for easier docking . This metal document seems solid and ultra-portable. I take it on a trip specifically for the network adapter to avoid horrible hotel wifi. also for card readers. I've tried several docks and this is the only one so far that delivers a full gigabyte across the install. Initial high recommendation. Last note. I haven't tried plugging in my Apple power adapter to see if a few things I'm not getting are related to the iPad not transferring enough power. I will update with additional results.

Pros
  • There's something to it
Cons
  • Reliability