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πŸ”Œ Amazon Basics Silver Aluminum Type-C Dock with DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA, 4 USB-A, Ethernet, 2 Type-C Female, 2 Audio, DC Port (75W Charging) - Pedestal Review

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Details

BrandAmazon Basics
ColorSilver
Hardware InterfaceVGA, USB, Ethernet, HDMI, 3.5mm Audio, USB 3.0, USB 2.0
Compatible DevicesMacBook Air, MacBook Pro, IPad Pro
Total USB Ports6
Item Dimensions LxWxH7.76 x 3.35 x 0.87 inches
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Description of πŸ”Œ Amazon Basics Silver Aluminum Type-C Dock with DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA, 4 USB-A, Ethernet, 2 Type-C Female, 2 Audio, DC Port (75W Charging) - Pedestal

12-in-1 multi-port Type-C docking station includes HDMI, VGA, DP, USB 3.0 A (x4), Ethernet, audio (x2), Type-C female port for PD Charging (PD 3.0, 100 watts), and a DC jack for charging (75 watts). Ultra HD 4K output and dual video display allow for mirroring or expanding a screen; use the DisplayPort/HDMI/VGA port to directly stream 4K UHD or full HD 1080P video to HDTV, monitors, or projectors. 4 USB 3.0 A ports support fast data transfer up to 5Gbps and are backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.0; 1000Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port for fast, stable wired network connections. 3.5mm audio port (x2) delivers high-quality audio sound, one for headphones and the other for a microphone; aluminum pedestal-style housing with a Silver finish. Compatible with MacBook Pro 2018/2017/2016, iPad Pro 2018, Mac mini 2018, MacBook Air, iMac 2017, Samsung Note9, HUAWEI MateBook X, Dell XPS 13, ThinkPad, Chromebook, and more. This product only works with computers that support DisplayPort Alt Mode (DP Alt mode); please check your computer specifications for compatibility. Includes one USB 3.1 Type C Male to C Male cable (0.3m long, e-mark IC inserted, Gen 1 5A); DC power adapter is not included; Backed by an Amazon Basics 1-Year Limited Warranty.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Requires 5.5mm OD/2.5mm ID power cord

Works great if you have a 5.5mm OD/2.5mm ID power cord. I had the adapter installed with the dock for testing to find the right size, so I wasn't overly concerned about not having one, although it would have been much better. This is the one I bought along with the Docking Station "90W Replacement Power Cord for Toshiba Satellite L305 L305D L455 L505 L505D L745 L755 L775 L855 A105 A135 C655 C675 C850 C855; PA3714U-1ACA PA5035U-1ACA [19V 4.74A Laptop- charger]" and with this connected it works…

Pros
  • Multiple competitors
Cons
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Revainrating 2 out of 5

Gets you through the work-from-home life

If you work from home and are used to setting up your laptop at work and displaying it on one or two monitors, this docking station will do the same for you . thing if you have the right cables to plug them into the right ports. Pros: - Easy setup. No additional software was required to work. All you have to do is connect it to your laptop with the included cable and it will show up on your connected monitors. Many different port options for connecting monitors. This is good if you have an old…

Pros
  • Regular price
Cons
  • Not bad

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Guides you through the work-from-home life

2 monitors, the docking station does the same if you have the right cables to connect to the right ports. Pros: - Easy setup. No additional software was required to work. All you have to do is connect it to your laptop with the included cable and it will show up on your connected monitors. Many different port options for connecting monitors. This is good if you have an old monitor. However, most new ones use an HDMI connector. - Allows dual video display so you can have 2 different screens on 2

Pros
  • Ultra HD 4K output and dual video display allow you to mirror or extend the screen; Use the DisplayPort/HDMI/VGA connector to stream 4K UHD or Full HD 1080P video directly to HDTVs, monitors or projectors.
Cons
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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Did not work properly with USB C.

I have used this docking station for two different laptops. One has a USB-C port with DP support and the other uses only a USB-A port. Both laptops had excellent port recognition and worked almost straight out of the box, plug and play. Even with USB C PD connected: when I used my USB C DP laptop, the normal USB A 3.0 ports didn't work! It was weird and frustrating because this dock and every other dock has so many cables that it's not that easy to set up and replace. I didn't spend too much…

Pros
  • 4 USB 3.0 A ports support fast data transfer up to 5Gb/s and backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.0; 1000Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port for a fast and stable wired network connection
Cons
  • weak

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Literal paperweight and piece of shit

First off, I'll say this is a "decent" product if you're only going to use it on one device (and that could be the vast majority of buyers). , but for a product that was 'designed' for Apple laptops (based on the product description) I was very disappointed. To reduce desk clutter and multiple docking stations for the M1 2020 MBP, Chromebook (work laptop), and HP Elitebook (work laptop), I decided to use this dock for all three of my laptops. I hooked up a brand new LG 27-inch 4K monitor…

Pros
  • Includes USB 3.1 Type-C Male to C-Male Cable (0.3m length, E-Mark chip inserted, Gen 1 5A); DC power adapter not included; Backed by Amazon Basics One-year limited warranty
Cons
  • boring packaging