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| Brand | Henge Docks |
| Item Weight | 839 g |
| Product Dimensions | 26.8 x 18.7 x 13.6 cm |
| Item model number | HD01VA13MBP |
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| ASIN | B003VV7QNY |
| Best Sellers Rank | 13,923 in Computers & Accessories (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 839 g |
| Date First Available | 15 July 2010 |
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Product Description
Henge Docks has created the first truly comprehensive docking station solution for Apple's line of notebook computers. This means you can quickly, easily and cleanly incorporate your MacBook computer into a desktop setup or your home theatre system, so you get the best features of a laptop, desktop and media centre PC all from one computer. Setting up a Henge Dock unit is straight forward, allowing you to select only the cables you need making docking and undocking the computer as easy as possible.
Product Description
Henge Docks has created the first truly comprehensive docking station solution for Apple's line of notebook computers. This means you can quickly, easily and cleanly incorporate your MacBook computer into a desktop setup or your home theatre system, so you get the best features of a laptop, desktop and media centre PC all from one computer. Setting up a Henge Dock unit is straight forward, allowing you to select only the cables you need making docking and undocking the computer as easy as possible.
Features:
Henge Docks has created the first truly comprehensive docking station solution for Apple's line of notebook computers
This version is for the 13-inch MacBook Pro Aluminium UniBody Mid 2009 - Current (not black or white plastic models)
Docking station for Apple Notebook computers
Quickly connect and disconnect all peripherals
Easily eliminate desktop cable clutter
Elegantly integrate MacBook and home theatre system
Reuses existing Apple supplied Magsafe power lead and Mini-DisplayPort to DVI adapter
Features:
Henge Docks has created the first truly comprehensive docking station solution for Apple's line of notebook computers
This version is for the 13-inch MacBook Pro Aluminium UniBody Mid 2009 - Current (not black or white plastic models)
Docking station for Apple Notebook computers
Quickly connect and disconnect all peripherals
Easily eliminate desktop cable clutter
Elegantly integrate MacBook and home theatre system
Reuses existing Apple supplied Magsafe power lead and Mini-DisplayPort to DVI adapter
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
The thing is it is a plastic support for a MacBook.
Good quality plastic and esthetically pleasing, but still a plastic support.
The ports available on the left side of the MacBook are "replicated" through cables that are left dangling behind the support. The cables come with the support, but they leave the user to choose which ones to use and to assemble a "customized" dock that fits his needs.
No problem with that, but why not go all the way and provide a dock with all the cables already mounted and with the equivalent ports available in the dock itself? Sure, it would cost a bit more to have the DisplayPort adapter embedded in the dock, but anyway I had to pay for a new MacBook power supply because the dock requires that a screw one into it. I need to carry a power supply with me when I travel and it's a nuisance to have to unscrew it every time.
I surely would pay a bit more to have the DisplayPort and MagSafe connectors available in the dock, and it would be pretty useful to include a USB hub in it as well, even if not all ports were energized.
Good quality plastic and esthetically pleasing, but still a plastic support.
The ports available on the left side of the MacBook are "replicated" through cables that are left dangling behind the support. The cables come with the support, but they leave the user to choose which ones to use and to assemble a "customized" dock that fits his needs.
No problem with that, but why not go all the way and provide a dock with all the cables already mounted and with the equivalent ports available in the dock itself? Sure, it would cost a bit more to have the DisplayPort adapter embedded in the dock, but anyway I had to pay for a new MacBook power supply because the dock requires that a screw one into it. I need to carry a power supply with me when I travel and it's a nuisance to have to unscrew it every time.
I surely would pay a bit more to have the DisplayPort and MagSafe connectors available in the dock, and it would be pretty useful to include a USB hub in it as well, even if not all ports were energized.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By James_M
The product itself is very good, the quality is fine and although it is a little fiddly to get the cables attached it's not too much of a problem.
However, a problem does exist with the Macbook itself. When the computer is run with a closed lid the wifi signal is terrible. This won't be a problem if you are going to use the ethernet connection but be warned otherwise.
Search for wifi lid based issues on Google and you'll see that there are a number of reports of the issue. In addition, there is some talk of overheating issues when the machine is run like this. That may also be worth taking into account.
The HengeDock itself though is a well made and presented piece of kit
However, a problem does exist with the Macbook itself. When the computer is run with a closed lid the wifi signal is terrible. This won't be a problem if you are going to use the ethernet connection but be warned otherwise.
Search for wifi lid based issues on Google and you'll see that there are a number of reports of the issue. In addition, there is some talk of overheating issues when the machine is run like this. That may also be worth taking into account.
The HengeDock itself though is a well made and presented piece of kit
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By RhoobarbMan
Amazon Verified Purchase
At home I use an external monitor, keyboard and also plug in ethernet as well as various peripheral devices and was fed up of attaching a multitude of cables so decided to look for a docking station. Not wanting to spend much having just purchased a mbp (2010 model), an external monitor and set up a media network, henge dock seemed the only feasible product.
My only advanced reservation was whether I would have any problems getting the cable ends to insert into their ports. Thankfully the dock is well designed and the cables are securely fixed in place meaning I have to apply very little pressure to dock my mac. This is an important consideration with docking as I have had experience of ports being damaged by a poor docking unit. I do not forsee any such problems here.
The henge dock is a little fiddly to set up but is a very slick and robust piece of kit and makes my office look less cluttered. After just a few weeks of usage I would be lost without it. I strongly recommend it.
Warning: Cables are permamently attached. The package includes 2 usd cables, a cat6 ethernet port and an audio jack but you will have to purchase an Apple mini display port adaptor (not the generic ones as these do not fit) as well as a spare power cable (the old shape one - these are available on Amazon). Although I could knock 1/2 a star off the rating for the dock not being able to use the new mag-safe power cable I will not as I am overwise very very impressed.
Oh forgot to mention, the packaging is up to the Apple standard which is always a joy.
My only advanced reservation was whether I would have any problems getting the cable ends to insert into their ports. Thankfully the dock is well designed and the cables are securely fixed in place meaning I have to apply very little pressure to dock my mac. This is an important consideration with docking as I have had experience of ports being damaged by a poor docking unit. I do not forsee any such problems here.
The henge dock is a little fiddly to set up but is a very slick and robust piece of kit and makes my office look less cluttered. After just a few weeks of usage I would be lost without it. I strongly recommend it.
Warning: Cables are permamently attached. The package includes 2 usd cables, a cat6 ethernet port and an audio jack but you will have to purchase an Apple mini display port adaptor (not the generic ones as these do not fit) as well as a spare power cable (the old shape one - these are available on Amazon). Although I could knock 1/2 a star off the rating for the dock not being able to use the new mag-safe power cable I will not as I am overwise very very impressed.
Oh forgot to mention, the packaging is up to the Apple standard which is always a joy.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
I would not recommend this.
Its just a bit of plastic with some cables, not even the video cable to allow connection to a monitor. Tried it once and decided continual use would end up damaging my Macbook.
Published 1 month ago by c j joint
3.0 out of 5 stars
Works OK, bit flimsy.
Works OK, bit flimsy. thats my only issue with it. Better finish in brushed steel with easier mount/unmount would have been better and I would pay more for this.
Published 3 months ago by AnthonyKieran
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fitting
I ordered the dock and had my own VGA lead which did not line up properly after reading some reviews i went out to purchase a original lead from Apple this still needed a little... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cil
4.0 out of 5 stars
Docking station Macbook pro
It's the right tool to connect my Macbook pro to the 24" monitor. Very simple to prepare the right connection.
Published 4 months ago by Piero
1.0 out of 5 stars
It's expensive, cheaply built and can seriously damage your laptop.
I recently ordered this item for my MacBook Pro. First of all it wasn't the easiest of things to set up, and getting the spacing correct between the connections takes a lot of... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Chris M
3.0 out of 5 stars
Best solution presently out there
There a very few solutions to dock your MacBook available right now, short of an Apple Cinema Display if you have Thunderbolt. This is about the best I've tried. Read more
Published 15 months ago by P. Alexander
1.0 out of 5 stars
DON'T BUY.
To start with, I spent around £100 just getting it.
paying £20 import tax ON TOP OF postage, is not high up on my list of favourite pastimes. Read more
paying £20 import tax ON TOP OF postage, is not high up on my list of favourite pastimes. Read more
Published 15 months ago by A reliable person
2.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Bad
A very plastic dock that is more hassle to set up and use than to plug your own cables in and have your laptop "standalone". Read more
Published 16 months ago by Lawrence
1.0 out of 5 stars
Be warned - This is not a Dock!
As the title says you should be aware before buying that this is NOT a dock in any meaningful sense, certainly nothing like you will have used for any non-Apple laptop. Read more
Published 17 months ago by J. A. Friend
3.0 out of 5 stars
Use with caution
I purchased the dock for my Macbook Pro 13 ". After using the dock a few times, one of the cables loosened within the dock but not visibly which meant macbook pro was scraping... Read more
Published 21 months ago by jpfitzp
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