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Belkin upgrades its Thunderbolt Express Dock before it’s even available

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Belkin upgrades its Thunderbolt dock even before it's available

At $399, this is a lot pricier than the $249 Matrox DS1 Thunderbolt dock we saw yesterday. That said, it'll bring superior connectivity when it arrives in September -- not least because Belkin has improved on the design it previously showed off at CES. There's Thunderbolt in and out to allow full 10Gbps daisy-chaining of further peripherals, alongside FireWire 800, Gigabit Ethernet, Mini DisplayPort (with included HDMI adapter) and audio in and out. As of the update, eSATA and three USB 3.0 ports have also been added to that healthy list.

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Belkin upgrades its Thunderbolt Express Dock before it's even available originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Matrox DS1 docking station: $249 buys you Thunderbolt but no daisy-chaining

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Matrox DS1 docking station $249 buys you Thunderbolt but no daisychaining

Thunderbolt has leant its air of celebrity to yet another device: the Matrox DS1 docking station, due out this fall for $249. The laptop dock has room for pretty much everything you'd want to plug in when you reach your desk, including DVI, gigabit Ethernet, audio in and out, two USB 3.0 ports and one USB 2.0. All those connections are then funneled into a single Thunderbolt output to your MacBook or Ultrabook. This provides "one cable convenience," but the lack of an extra port means there's no scope for daisy-chaining Thunderbolt storage or other components you might pick up at some point before 2015. If that seems like an important omission, look out for Belkin's alternative expected this Summer, which finds room not only for Thunderbolt in and out, but also for FireWire -- though likely at a higher price.

Matrox DS1 docking station: $249 buys you Thunderbolt but no daisy-chaining originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Quirky Converge Docking Station: One Dock to Rule Them All

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How many mobile devices do you need to charge up every day? The answer is probably more than one, as most of us carry between 2 to 4 devices with us these days. Quirky’s new docking station takes care of juicing up to four devices at once. That’s convenient, since my own charging spots are all over my apartment.

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The Converge has four USB outlets and the wires can be neatly tucked away thanks to its “Stash” cable management system. The main platform is curved so that it can cradle your devices safely. It looks like it will fit a tablet as well as a couple more devices without any problems, and its design is generic enough to look good with just about any gadget you can set on it.

converge docking station in use

Quirky states that it will charge most USB devices, though the Blackberry Torch, Curve and Barnes & Noble Nook aren’t compatible. The Converge sells for $39.99(USD) over at Quirky.

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[via Ubergizmo]


Satechi iBase Dock Station

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Satechi iBase Dock Station

The Satechi iBase Dock Station is ideal for use at home and office. The dock supports Apple’s iPod, iPad, and iPhone as well as other portable music players. The Satechi iBase features four full range neodymium dynamic drivers, delivering distortion free and crystal clear sound. The docking station also recharges your iPod, iPad, or iPhone. $44.99 is all you need to bring home the Satechi iBase Dock Station. [Satechi]

Jarre AeroPad Two Docking Speaker For iOS Devices

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Jarre AeroPad Two Docking Speaker For iOS Devices

The AeroPad Two docking speaker for Apple’s iPad, iPhone and iPod is equipped with both a 30-pin dock for iOS devices and a USB connection for non-iOS devices. Measuring 860mm x 300mm and weighing 10kg, the docking station features 4x 30W RMS speakers and 1x 80W RMS subwoofer. The Jarre AeroPad Two dock is currently available to pre-order for £580 ($943). [Jarre]

New Sony iOS docks promise clearer sound thanks to magnetic fluid

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You can only skim through so many iPad/iPod/iPhone docks before things start to get predictable, and when a speaker dock stands out, it's usually for a retro design or a little mood lighting. Sony's two newest iOS docks, the CMT-V50iP and the CMT-V75BTiP, may look like your standard options, but they aim to break the mold by using magnetic fluid instead of speaker dampers to move sound. Sony says this technology provides clearer audio with less distortion, and no dampers means a slimmer design. If your music collection extends beyond your iDevice, you can take advantage of the CD player and built-in DAB and DAB+ radio, or -- if you've migrated to the digital age -- stream over Bluetooth on the CMT-V75BTiP or connect via USB on the CMT-V50iP. Sony just announced these yesterday, and pricing info remains MIA, though The Verge reports that both models will drop in the next few months.

New Sony iOS docks promise clearer sound thanks to magnetic fluid originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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FireDock Speaker Dock For Kindle Fire

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FireDock Speaker Dock For Kindle Fire

The Grace Digital Audio FireDock is a stereo speaker dock designed exclusively for the Amazon Kindle Fire. Measuring 13-inch x 4.3-inch x 3.75-inch, the dock features a USB port, a headphone jack and a power button, which are located at the bottom of the tablet. The FireDock is equipped with a rotating cradle that allows you to view the tablet in both horizontal and vertical viewing angles. The FireDock for Kindle Fire will be launched in July 2012 for $129.99. [Grace]