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Thunderbolt Docks w/ support for at least 2 ext monitors

psycoperl

psycoperl

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Jan 26, 2008
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Happy Black Friday & Cyber Monday Weekend (AKA Wallet Draining Weekend 😊).

I am looking for a Thunderbolt Dock that would be compatible with my 2017 Macbook Pro (Intel Based) as well as a potential future purchase of a new MacBook.

I need to be able to support at least two external screens; multiple external HDD/SSD devices (both USB Type A and USB Type C), Ethernet Connection, my BluRay Drive (Which takes two USB Type A 3.1), and other USB A and C devices. I do not do digital photography on an SLR so I do not need SD Card Support.

My Current devices are:
Label Printer (USB-A), 4 External HDD/SSD (Combo of Type A & C connectors), Ext. Monitor, Scanner (USB 3.0 Type A), LG Ext. Bluray drive (which uses 2 USB-A 3.0 Connectors)

I am planning on adding on additional external monitor and possibly replacing the existing one.

Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 
psycoperl said:
Happy Black Friday & Cyber Monday Weekend (AKA Wallet Draining Weekend 😊).

I am looking for a Thunderbolt Dock that would be compatible with my 2017 Macbook Pro (Intel Based) as well as a potential future purchase of a new MacBook.

I need to be able to support at least two external screens; multiple external HDD/SSD devices (both USB Type A and USB Type C), Ethernet Connection, my BluRay Drive (Which takes two USB Type A 3.1), and other USB A and C devices. I do not do digital photography on an SLR so I do not need SD Card Support.

My Current devices are:
Label Printer (USB-A), 4 External HDD/SSD (Combo of Type A & C connectors), Ext. Monitor, Scanner (USB 3.0 Type A), LG Ext. Bluray drive (which uses 2 USB-A 3.0 Connectors)

I am planning on adding on additional external monitor and possibly replacing the existing one.

Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Satechi has a triple 4K display docking station with a black Friday discount code for 35% off

Triple 4K Display Docking Station | Satechi - Apple and PC Accessories

satechi.net satechi.net
 
The one in my signature fits your needs.

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The satechi doesn’t have much in the type c ports.
Where the sonnet tech appears to only have one hdmi.
 
“I need to be able to support at least two external screens;… I am planning on adding on additional external monitor and possibly replacing the existing one”

If the sonnet has only one hdmi and no DisplayPort ports.
 
The downstream Thunderbolt port carries a Displayport signal. You just need USB-C to DP cable.
 
psycoperl said:
“I need to be able to support at least two external screens;… I am planning on adding on additional external monitor and possibly replacing the existing one”

If the sonnet has only one hdmi and no DisplayPort ports.
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It's got two spare Thunderbolt 4 ports ready for monitors with Thunderbolt input, or with USB-C input or by using adapters.
 
hjorte said:
It's got two spare Thunderbolt 4 ports ready for monitors with Thunderbolt input, or with USB-C input or by using adapters.
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Hmm..ok. Haven't seen USB-C Monitors in the affordable zone. Will have to look at them.

Has anyone used the Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Apex, 12-in-1) I came across this via a G****e search.
 
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