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    Any Bookendz users out there?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by diver110, Mar 10, 2007.

  1. diver110

    diver110 Notebook Evangelist

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    I am comtemplating a Mac, but would like some kind of docking station. Apple does not make one, but Bookendz makes an after market one. It looks a little awkward to use. Basically you have to plug everthing into the dock. I believe some PCs are set up differently, just using one connector. In any event, feedback would be appreciated.
     
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    Those PC's that use only one connector are made for the purpose, no Mac portable is (or there would be Apple docking stations). If they don't have such a specific connector, then it will have to connect everything separately yes.

    Haven't heard of any docking stations made for Mac portables unfortunately, so can't help you there.
     
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    There are Apple docks, they are just clunky. The main problem here is that Steve Jobs does not believe in docking stations. To him, a portable is for moving around and a desktop is for stationary. So you should have both, I guess. The point is since he sees no need for a dock, you won't find an easy solution. The amount of money the docks cost is not worth it. Just plug the stuff in manually.
     
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    Well, in my case at least, Jobs would be better off dropping his belief system and paying attention to the market. I probably will not buy the Apple because (1) the lack of a docking station and (2) lack of accident coverage.
     
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