You simply switch your HDMI adapter for a Display Port adapter $15-20 (and they are oftentimes quite unreliable if compared to single HDMI adapters)Įxample 2: 1 Year after buying the docking station you buy a new monitor which you want to connect via Display Port. The total cost is $40-75, while docks that support dual monitors usually cost $100-300. It is actually more cost-effective and more future-proof to purchase the adapter separately from the dock.Įxample 1: If you would like to connect 2 monitors via HDMI, you need 1 USB-C to HDMI adapter ($15) and 1 USB-C to HDMI adapter that also has a charging port for your MacBook charger ($25-50). So those who only need few ports are paying extra for a lot of ports they do not really need. Most importantly, every added port makes the product more expensive.
So it is very difficult to create a set of adapters that matches every user's need.īy sticking to 2x USB-C Ports, additional adapters, allow for flexibility so that the dock can support all kinds of setups, from simple to complex. Some need an Ethernet adapter and others don’t. There were 4 main reasons that made us decide against including the adapter:Įvery user has different needs. We wanted a solution to seamlessly switch between a desk setup and working on the MacBook itself, without touching any cables or crawling under the desk to unplug something. We were tired of plugging and unplugging cables. The first and most important thing to understand is why we made this dock in the first place. It’s also difficult to answer, so we want to take you a little bit behind the scenes into our thought process why we ended up not including a built-in adapter (we had actually completely designed and made prototypes with the adapter inside) We get this question a lot! It is something we have put a lot of thought into while designing this product. We will inform you via email about any eventual delays or timeline changes. We are currently occasionally still affected by local COVID outbreaks which can lead to temporary factory closures or otherwise affect our supply chain, so far these have not delayed the production significantly. This sometimes requires us to go the extra mile and spend a bit more time to make sure everything is perfect when you receive your product! However, above everything we want to ensure great product quality. We are working extremely hard to ensure the release date is met and have planned for it conservatively. Including handling & shipping time the product may arrive at your door in May) (Example: If the product is released on 26th of April, we will start shipping then. You can find the estimated release date at the top of this page.Ī release date referring to a month (for example December 2022) does not indicate the release at the beginning of the month, but rather any time within that month.Īlso, please remeber to account for handling and shipping time.