Henge Docks Vertical Docking Station for the 15-inch Macbook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 with Touch Bar | Fits 15-inch Macbook Pro (2016-2018) | 2 USB-C Ports | Docking Hub Station

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Insertion is painless, the internal sleeve protecting against scratches while guiding it precisely onto place to mate with the USB-C plugs at the bottom of the dock. First off, I've been using my laptop in clamshell mode with an external display for years now, without recourse. We did end up using the hex tool to swap out one of the DisplayPort cables to connect to a Thunderbolt server.

The elegant and high quality metal construction of the Henge Docks Vertical Docking Station ensures not only is your laptop secure and protected, but also looks the part - matching the Apple aesthetics and design ethos perfectly. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop.I can't imagine what this would look like if I had to hide a DVI to Mini DisplayPort adapter under there as well as Ethernet, Firewire 800 and audio. This is not the case with docks that boast 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 ports, such as the CalDigit TS3 Plus. The company also provides a transparent self-adhesive port protector you can attach if you’re concerned about marks.

Former Apple design chief Jony Ive wanted to converge the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro into one product line, an anecdote on his working relationship with CEO Tim Cook reveals. My curiosity piqued as I got up to speed on what Henge Docks was all about; not just a glorified vertical stand for Apple notebooks, oh no. With slick improvements to an already solid design, Henge Docks' Vertical Docking Station is an easy recommendation for Retina MacBook Pro owners who regularly use an external display or connect their machine to an HDTV. 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.I've never been able to get my head around the two screens of an open laptop and a big monitor; I prefer one large screen. Edit: This video also had me removing the laptop but YouTube has an issue with clips merged in QuickTime.