Docking Station/Port Replicator

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Docking Station/Port Replicator

I am considering buying a MacBook Pro but will need to dock it so I can continue to use my large monitor and keyboard. My current setup also includes a KVM switch so I can toggle between two different computers with just one mouse, keyboard and monitor. My questions are: 1) Is there a docking station or port replicator for an MacBook Pro? (if yes, model number?) and if so, 2) can it be used with a KVM switch that it can hook up to a PC?

Posted on Nov 4, 2010 8:32 AM

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Answer 1

Jan 23, 2011 3:34 AM in response to Butlermm7

Was just looking through these forums and found that a chat about docking stations and recalled a converstaion I had with an aquantance who mentioned that he had been working on some design through his own company for another company for a new product being release later this year. Something called a byte-dock. Looks like it will be another choice in the realms of docking your macbook pro. Though you might like the info.

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Answer 2

Nov 4, 2010 8:46 AM in response to Butlermm7

1)Several.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=macdockingstation

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Answer 3

eww

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Nov 4, 2010 8:47 AM in response to Butlermm7

2) Ask the makers of the docking stations that interest you.

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Answer 4

Jan 27, 2011 3:33 AM in response to Gadgetman55

Just an update from my previous post to say that I have now found this. www.byte-dock.com look like they are coming sooner rather than later.

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Jan 27, 2011 3:34 AM in response to Butlermm7

Just an update from my previous post to say that I have now found this. www.byte-dock.com look like they are coming sooner rather than later.

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Answer 6

Jan 27, 2011 10:53 AM in response to Gadgetman55

Check out www.hengedocks.com ... I have 2 of these one for home and one for office ... both plugged into KVM's and they work great.

Cheers,
Brett.

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Answer 7

Jul 25, 2011 7:12 PM in response to shellhammer

The only thing about I miss about my PC laptop is that I could run dual monitors out of the dock. Anybody ever seen a Mac docking station that supports two external monitors?

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odnacs

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Sep 19, 2011 10:58 AM in response to Butlermm7

BookEndz docks allow you to use an external monitor along with your MacBooks screen. Try www.justdockit.com to find all the docks available.

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