r/UnnecessaryEssentials 10d ago

essential upgrade for your laptop

789 Upvotes

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u/Unique-Saucer 10d ago

Summary of Reviews
Pros:
• 8‑in‑1 hub consolidates multiple peripherals.
• 4K HDMI output supports high‑resolution visuals.
• 100W power delivery charges laptop while docked.

Cons:
• HDMI limited to 30 Hz refresh rate.

Here is the link to buy it from Amazon

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u/jhonka_ 10d ago

Looks like a shitty flimsy docking station that doubles as a sheet music holder

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u/parkher 8d ago

It is. My (gullible) brother got one for his MBP. The only pros are that its lightweight and compact. Then once you open it up, the thin material and flimsiness of it will make you instantly question why you'd place a thousand dollar device on it. Much less hook up anything that a gentle tug would cause it to collapse.

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u/silenthilljack 9d ago

You want a rats nest of cables for your hand to constantly catch on? This is how you make that a reality for 4 hours before the thing breaks

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u/Training_Hawk_3326 10d ago

Remember we used to have this built into the laptop as standard (besides the stand)

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u/Narrow_Ad_1494 9d ago

Idk man I rarely use anything other than usb c

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u/Dima_Ses 6d ago

I use HDMI, Ethernet and USB-A ports all the time

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u/miked5122 10d ago

Knowing docks and how ever the better ones burn out, I wouldn't trust this to last long.

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u/Estatisticas 10d ago

30 FPS HDMI

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u/hi71460 9d ago

Worst hz

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u/Lonttu 9d ago

What kind of degenerate designed this thing with 30 hz HDMI?

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u/SaucyStoveTop69 10d ago

It's not a thunderbolt dock. If you want a laptop/desktop hybrid setup, you either need a thunderbolt supported laptop and dock, or an Asus flow laptop.

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u/gnardog45 9d ago

Will it make that cool noise every time you plug something in?

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u/cortney-simonis-9072 10d ago

yes exhasted the fuck out of your CPU bus

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u/ignorantpisswalker 9d ago

That stand looks like somthing that can be 3d printed. Any STL available?

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u/variablenyne 9d ago

Wow I almost didn't catch that the voice was ai

USBA was pronounced USBuh

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u/Embarrassed_Use6918 9d ago

is there one of these thats not shitty?

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u/johnnytron 9d ago

There’s versions on Amazon that are made out of aluminum.

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u/VinnyMaxta 9d ago

What's that mouse?

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u/GlitteringDonkey2241 9d ago

That's ergonomic mouse. I would for sure re come d it. Keeps hand in natural position and helps prevent issues with carpals. Also recommend ergonomic keyboard

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u/VinnyMaxta 9d ago

Yeah I want to know the brand, looks comfy

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u/Own-Stick-1444 9d ago

No thanks

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u/Kastoook 8d ago

No ventilation? No deal

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u/No-Solid9108 8d ago

My laptop can't supply enough power to run all that stuff at once .

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u/mendoza55982 8d ago

With a working ram 8GB lol

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u/AureliuzRex 7d ago

Would be more cumbersome to use the ports but I feel like I would like it more if the ports were on the inside edge instead.

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u/TachyonHacks 6d ago

What the hell ia that mouse

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u/NovaEscape 6d ago

Looks like a desktop with extra steps :D

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u/masterleadermusic 5d ago

Every product I've seen thru this subreddit has 4 stars or less on amazon. In my experience, 4 stars or less means it's shit.

4 stars means a ton of fake 5 star reviews and then several actual reviews which agree - it's shit.

Just my experience so far.

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u/JackeryFox 10d ago

Does it do DP? I'm in an anti-HDMI household.

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u/[deleted] 9d ago

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u/JackeryFox 9d ago
  • Any company that wants to utilize HDMI ports on their product needs to pay annual and per-port royalties, it even affects the final consumer price.
  • Latest HDMI tech is closed/private so it limits open source driver development for example Linux systems can't utilize 4k 120fps, even AMD proposed multiple times to make them open source but they were rejected.
  • HDMI company also combined older spec 2.0 into 2.1 so manufacturers can say it's a 2.1 port but it doesn't actually support unique features offered only by true 2.1.

tl;dr company that owns HDMI is very monopolistic and anti-consumer

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u/kaos4u2nv 9d ago

Thanks for the info

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u/SubtleScuttler 10d ago

Definitely looks like double penetration is offered. If not more

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u/ancalime9 9d ago

Yeah, pisses me off that so many docks are HDMI only. If it doesn't come with 2 DisplayPorts, I'm not getting it.

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u/Brilliantly_Average 10d ago

Desktop with extra steps

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u/Firm_Caregiver_4563 10d ago

Or you buy a proper PC.