Surface Connect, the flat waferish-connector that provides both power and I/O capabilities to Surface devices, never felt quite properly taken advantage of. (Microsoft also shipped a snap-on dock for the Surface Pro 3 before that, as well as a docking solution for its Lumia phones.) The Surface Dock did what modern Thunderbolt docks do: provide power and legacy I/O expansion capabilities, including the ability to drive multiple high-resolution displays.īut the Surface Dock also used the Surface Connect port, both its boon and its downfall.

Microsoft launched the original Surface Dock in 2015, well before Thunderbolt docks emerged as an I/O solution in 20. It was absolutely years ahead of its time, too. Yes, the Surface Dock cost about the same as a Thunderbolt dock - roughly $200 to $300 - and it also locked you in to the Surface ecosystem But convenience was the key.

PORTABILITY: Ultra compact at 2.5'x2.3'x1.4' (6.5cm圆cmx3.6cm) and 4.For years, however, the Surface Dock was to the Surface like IBM’s chargers were to its ThinkPad laptops of yesteryear: a consistent interface that you could keep from one generation to the next.

WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Ideal for iPad Pro & Android tablets/smartphones like Samsung Galaxy Note 9/S9/S10, Google Pixelbook, Surface Go/2 USB-C dock (USB 3.1 Gen 1) works with Chrome OS, iPadOS, & Android 9.0 Please verify your device support DP Alt Mode.

POWER DELIVERY CHARGING: With 27W Power Delivery to fast charge an iPad Pro or other USB-C tablets and smartphones while simultaneously using mobile device as a workstation Includes a 45W power adapter to provide full power to the mini dock.

ESSENTIAL PORTS: This USB-C tablet/smartphone docking station features an HDMI 4K 30Hz video output, 3 port USB hub w/ 1x USB-A (5Gbps) & 2x USB-A 2.0, & Gigabit Ethernet to create a fully functional workstation with your USB-C based tablet or smartphone.iPAD PRO DOCK: USB-C mini dock to turn your iPad Pro or other USB C tablets into a fully functional workstation, featuring an extra long 3.3ft (1m) detached USB-C host cable for extended reach to reduce port strain and more workspace flexibility.

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