When I tried using the Targus dock, however, it didn’t manage to power the MacBook Pro as the Henge Stone does – so Stone beats Targus. Henge Docks has created the first truly comprehensive docking station solution for Apple's line of notebook computers. The included cables will vary slightly depending on what screen size your MacBook Pro is and which Henge Dock you'll require.

Removing is just as easy and this design of easiness is very Apple like and will sit well with Apple owners.I ended with the conclusion that it is a hardware issue and the headphone jack on my MacBook Pro is a DPST NC (double pole single throw normally closed) switch such that anytime something is plugged in (regardless if it's an actual audio device or just an extension cable like in my situation) it will not allow you to use any other device. First off, I've been using my laptop in clamshell mode with an external display for years now, without recourse.

Apple’s design puts power and Thunderbolt --which serves as the 13-inch MacBook Air’s video out-- on two different sides of the laptop. At the bottom rear of the Vertical Docking Station are a USB port and a Mini DisplayPort for connecting a USB peripheral and an external monitor. I will say that prior to Henge Docks, I used to crack it open a bit so that air could get sucked in through the keyboard/speaker grill whenever I compiled something or watched video. Henge decided that, regardless of the standard it chose, a large portion of users would be forced to use an adapter anyway, and so it chose the connection that most of those people already had. Dual audio ports enable switching between multiple audio input and output devices directly from OS X.

There are many adapter options to go from DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort to HDMI, but going from HDMI to DisplayPort is a more costly proposition.

He’s known for his op-eds and diary pieces, exploring his experience of Apple products over time, for a more rounded review. The Horizontal Dock for the MacBook Pro with Retina Display allows for three external displays, six USB 3. It’s not a problem - it functions great once it’s in - however it’s not as perfect as the previous generation. The Stone docking station from Henge Docks (I’m guessing the name’s an ironic nod to England’s neolithic monument Stonehenge) is a slim tethered dock that looks as gorgeous as the MacBooks that it is built to extend.One of Henge Docks' strengths has always been cable management and the new made-for-Retina dock continues that heritage with cable-appropriate plastic adapter tabs for MagSafe cords and a new built-in routing system. Covering the screws is a 3-inch long strip of rubber with an anchor that doubles as a screw-down for Apple's MagSafe 2 power adapter. pounds, the dock is crafted from a high-density metal alloy that not only keeps the MacBook from tipping over, but matches the aluminum laptop's aesthetic.

This stage takes around ten minutes to do and it does involve an Allen Key and some screws but literature guiding you through the steps is provided.Sleek in its design and simple to use, the Vertical Dock opens up essential space on a crowded desk while neatly managing the flow of connections in and out of your MacBook. We did end up using the hex tool to swap out one of the DisplayPort cables to connect to a Thunderbolt server. Meaning 1 port is fixed to your charge from the Dock and the other is free for you to fix something else (e.