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    USB docking solution for MBA?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by t3rom, May 7, 2008.

  1. t3rom

    t3rom Notebook Consultant

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    I' looking for USB docking station for MBA, so far I've found two docks but they don't mention mac on the manufacturer's website:

    http://blogs.computerworld.com/the_usb_port_is_the_new_docking_station
    http://us.kensington.com/html/11613.html (No mention of Mac and nor drivers are available)

    http://www.uberpulse.com/us/2008/01...ds_to_conquer_pc_accessories_market_video.php
    http://us.kensington.com/html/13875.html (No mention of Mac, neither drivers available)

    Can anyone please help me out in finding a compatible USB dock for MBA?

    Thanks
     
    t3rom, May 7, 2008
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  2. ageezee

    ageezee Notebook Consultant

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    ageezee, May 7, 2008
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  3. diggy

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    I remember when I was looking for a USB docking station, and I read so many negative reviews that I just decided against it. A powered USB hub was the way to go for me
     
    diggy, May 7, 2008
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  4. kgeier82

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    best bet for the air is a simple 20$ usb hub.

    there are all-in-one solutions for the MBP that i know of, but they are 250$. simply out of the question.
     
    kgeier82, May 7, 2008
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  5. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    I doubt either one will work. Sorry.
     
    stealthsniper96, May 7, 2008
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  6. fan of laptop

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    It should be apple's fault that they do not include three usb ports on the macbook pro 15 inch model, but I am okay with it, because I do not use usb port that much, but I would need three usb ports sometimes. The macbook air has only 1 usb port, which is way too few, I do not think that the macbook air is a good enough design compared with lenovo X300.
     
    fan of laptop, May 7, 2008
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  7. kgeier82

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    id buy the air, if it had expandable ram, and a 2.5" drive.

    cd-drives, well i have an external.
     
    kgeier82, May 7, 2008
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  8. t3rom

    t3rom Notebook Consultant

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    Don't forget x300 costs $1400 more too.


    This is grand, thanks for posting.


    Thanks all.
     
    t3rom, May 8, 2008
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  9. Phil

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    If you like the X300 design, the Air is definetly not for you.

    I have the air with USB hub. works perfect.
     
    Phil, May 8, 2008
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