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Matrox Announces DS-1 Thunderbolt Docking Station for $249
Matrox has announced a new Thunderbolt docking station for MacBooks and Ultrabooks.From a single Thunderbolt connection, users can add multiple peripherals including a large DVI or HDMI® display, a full-size keyboard, and a mouse. A gigabit Ethernet port provides connectivity to a wired corporate network, enabling data transfers 18 times faster than Wi-Fi™. One SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 ports, a microphone input, and a speaker/headphone output are also provided. With its solid aluminum construction, yet sleek design, Matrox DS1 is ideal for office, dorm, or home use.At a proposed price of $249, the Matrox DS-1 comes in cheaper than Belkin's $299 solution that is due this fall. Matrox's unit lacks a couple of ports (additional Thunderbolt, and Firewire) that are found on Belkin's dock. The DS-1 comes with DVI, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, (2) USB 2.0, Audio Output, Audio Input, and Power connectors:
The Matrox does carry a high speed USB 3.0 port that is absent on Belkin's unit. The addition of that port may make the dock more appealing to PC/Ultrabook customers. It's not clear, however, from Matrox's site if the USB 3.0 port is functional on a Mac. (*Update)
In the past, USB 3.0 support on the Mac has required the installation of 3rd party drivers. These drivers are generally provided by the hardware manufacturer.
Apple has been rumored to be including USB 3.0 support in their next generation MacBook Pros which are due this summer. If that does come to pass, the USB 3.0 port on Matrox's dock may work with Apple's own bundled USB 3.0 drivers.
The Matrox DS-1 Thunderbolt docking station will be available worldwide in September for $249.
Update: Matrox has informed us that MacBooks will be able to take advantage of the USB 3.0 port.
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96 months ago
Why include a DVI out port instead of a MiniDP, an HDMI, or another Thunderbolt port?
96 months ago
Why have 1 USB 3.0 port and 2 USB 2.0 ports? Isn't USB 3.0 backwards compatible? Why not just have 3 USB 3.0 ports?
And like others are saying... no second TB port, no HDMI out (whose bright idea was it to only have DVI??), no FireWire, no deal.
And like others are saying... no second TB port, no HDMI out (whose bright idea was it to only have DVI??), no FireWire, no deal.
96 months ago
No FireWire, no daisy chaining and a single USB 3.0 port. 250$.
Wow.
Every time a new Thunderbolt product is announced, I feel more and more like the Thunderbolt Display is a good deal.
Wow.
Every time a new Thunderbolt product is announced, I feel more and more like the Thunderbolt Display is a good deal.
96 months ago
No firewire in either flavor,
No HDMI,
Only 3 USB ports,
and why have the TB port on the front and everything else on the back?
Think I'll pass...
No HDMI,
Only 3 USB ports,
and why have the TB port on the front and everything else on the back?
Think I'll pass...
96 months ago
Nice looking product, a little pricey though and doesn't really offer that many ports. Only three USB? I'll pass
I'm still waiting for those external graphics cards. Something like that with a Mac Mini or Macbook Air would be so awesome.
I'm still waiting for those external graphics cards. Something like that with a Mac Mini or Macbook Air would be so awesome.
96 months ago
Strange
I'm not sure I get the appeal for this product.
You can simply:
- get a USB hub if you wanted more ports
- use a dongle for DVI
- use a dongle for ethernet
All will cost less than $249. If it had another thunderbolt and firewire it would make sense, but without it, I don't get it.
Leo
I'm not sure I get the appeal for this product.
You can simply:
- get a USB hub if you wanted more ports
- use a dongle for DVI
- use a dongle for ethernet
All will cost less than $249. If it had another thunderbolt and firewire it would make sense, but without it, I don't get it.
Leo
96 months ago
Great product! :) I could really use one of these, been thinking about upgrading my Air to the upcoming model.
Insane price :( 249 for a dock is just not reasonable... For that money I'll plug a few more cables by hand.
Insane price :( 249 for a dock is just not reasonable... For that money I'll plug a few more cables by hand.
96 months ago
249 and this thing is as ugly as possible? Well, at least it got TWO ridiculously large Matrox logos.
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