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0 points866-RON-0-FEZ22d ago0 comments

Thunderbolt docks being absolute dogshit is universal across the market, it's not limited to one manufacturer.

Apple doesn't have this problem because they don't even make docks they're so problematic. Enjoy dongles, Mac users.

Modern docks usually run their own internal OS and require frequent reboots to even attempt to appear stable.

The worst part is most use docks to get Ethernet, but docks nearly universally use low quality USB Ethernet controllers internally (vs PCI) making the whole exercise rather pointless.

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robotresearcher21d ago

Apple’s displays are docks in that they supply power, usb ports, camera, sound, and recently thunderbolt pass through. They put a big chunk of an old iPad in there to run the thing. Overkill but they own the electronics and software.

rconti22d ago

I've been super happy with my Caldigit TS3 for my various Macs.

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musictubes22d ago

Is it too late to point out that what most people call dongles are actually adapters? A dongle doesn’t have any pass through.

bdhess21d ago

> Apple doesn't have this problem because they don't even make docks they're so problematic

There’s a Thunderbolt dock built into every display that they sell

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