Dumb question - is this docking station to use your Macbook Pro as a desktop by connecting to a monitor and keyboard or to supplement an iMac desktop?
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Yes, you can say that. You'll need to install a program on the computer (like InsomniaX for Mac) to prevent your mac from going to sleep when closing the lid.
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So basically, what it does is allow you to expand your monitor and much more. Instead of just allowing you to connect to a larger screen I.e. A tv or larger monitor. It also allows you to plug in anything else on your logic board. So you can charge, hook up to a larger screen, connect to FireWire, connect to an external hard drive and anything else your computer can do when it's horizontal. The only thing it actually does is allow you to plug in and unplug all of your devices/ports quickly and easily. It also takes up slightly less space on your desktop. If you're just looking for a bigger computer, I would highly suggest the Mac mini because it does all of that except doesn't have a display. If you want something with a lot more power, go with the Mac Pro. This would only be a slightly viable option if you either need to be able to use your computer as a laptop or already have a laptop. Otherwise, get a real computer. Be wary when entering the world of pcs though. Good luck, I hope this helps
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I have not used my MacBook Pro since I bought this.The iMac has a larger screen and I feel more comfortable using it and the Magic Mouse while working at my desk
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in the future - if your imac computer ceases or becomes obsolete - you can connect to it, via thunderbolt and use the display only
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I only have Macs. So yes to macs. From my experience it's no different then hooking up a second monitor. Pc should also work fine.
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This is a case, what it hooks up to is what you put in it. It will be a desktop when/if you utilize it to build a computer. I guess you could make it a mac. Think of it as an egg with no yolk and the yolk is the hard drive, motherboard and everything that makes a computer a computer.
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Just to clarify your question: this is not a monitor. It is a computer. If you need a just a monitor this isn't for you, as there is a computer built into this. If you need an all-in-one computer with a low glare monitor your options may be limited. This is probably better then most. But, I think you would be better with getting a computer and monitor separate. Either a mac mini or mac pro and a better monitor. Hope this helps.
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it uses a dvi and vga cables, so as long as your macbook/desktop have the proper jacks, I don't see any reason as to why you couldn't.
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Yes if your monitor has a HDMI port. You can use HDMI direct from your laptop to your monitor as well. This docking station doesn't offer much value. If you add its cost plus a decent monitor your better off buying a refueled Apple Cinema Display from Apple.com. From within the store scroll to the bottom and click the Clearance & Refurbished link to see used or returned monitors for much less than new prices and they still get warranty from Apple.
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Sure you can use this monitor with your macbook laptop. This is exactly what i have been doing for the past year with no problems whatsoever. I am also using an external keyboard and mouse.
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It wouldn't be possible unless your monitors have Thunderbolt I/O and support daisy-chaining.The Thunderbolt dock has two thunderbolt ports, yet, you use one of them to connect your Macbook to the dock and the other port as your Thunderbolt I/O for connecting to other devices.
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This is basically a hub pluggable hub docking station. it has about three ports which allow your VGA monitor keyboard and CPU if you need additional USB ports you will need a small USB hub in addition. a one-four or a one-two.
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I'm using it on an iMac and it works great (as have the previous three - it does not work so great with various liquid substances spilled on the keyboard). As the others say, it's specifically set up for the Mac. with command and option keys. All you have to do is plug it in for it to work seamlessly.
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The dock is really just a hard drive case. The drives plug in and the dock connects to the computer via Thunderbolt. If you mac has thunderbolt, then you should be fine.
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This is just the display. You will need s Mac Pro desktop or MacBook Pro with miniDisplsy port. The iMac series is the all in one model.
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That's one of the reasons I bought the docking station. I lost my Imac in a house fire but they recovered my hard drive. It works great for me as well as the portable 1 gig hard drive I had. I recommend it!
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Use the power supply for the MacBook Pro. Yes, two outlets to power the computer and the Dock. Good luck!