Whereas other tablet stands I’ve used in the past can get wobbly (even ones half as tall), the StudioDock doesn’t budge when I’m adjusting my iPad or using an Apple Pencil to write notes on my iPad while it’s still attached. It’s constructed almost entirely out of aluminum, which gives the StudioDock a premium feel and also serves to better keep the stand in place when attaching, rotating and tilting the iPad. One of the first things I noticed upon taking the StudioDock out of the box is how heavy it is.
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While Apple’s stand is effectively just a hunk of metal with some springs inside, the StudioDock is a dedicated hub packed with various ports, Qi wireless chargers and a mounting point for an iPad Pro or iPad Air. Without the iPad mounted, the Kensington StudioDock looks similar to the $999 stand Apple released alongside its Pro Display XDR. It’s not cheap and it’s certainly not for everyone, but if you’re an iPad power user looking for a desktop-style experience, you won’t find a much better setup than this.Ī 27" LG monitor hooked up to the Kensington StudioDock via the HDMI 2.0 output.Įven for those who haven't gone all-in on the iPad-only workflow, the StudioDock is a great option for anyone looking to dabble with the idea using a newer iPad as your main computing device. That is, until now, thanks to Kensington’s StudioDock.Īs I described in our original news coverage of the device, the StudioDock effectively turns your iPad into an iMac-like workstation, complete with built-in chargers for your phone, wireless headphones and other Qi-enabled devices. While there are some iPad-specific USB-C hubs on the market, there hasn’t really been an all-in-one workstation solution for docking an iPad so it can be used in a more desktop-style fashion. Two Qi wireless charging pads (one 5W, one 7.5W).Three USB 3.0 ports, two USB-C ports, 3.5mm audio input/output, HDMI 2.0 output, Gigabit Ethernet port, 20V power port.This move, when paired with Apple’s improved support for external storage in iPadOS, has made it much easier to use various USB-C hubs and adapters to plug multiple devices in at once. While the iPad is still limited compared to a more traditional laptop computer due to its reliance on Apple’s iPadOS operating system, it’s still a capable device, especially since Apple switched over to using a USB-C port instead of its proprietary Lightning port. Kensington, a computer accessories manufacturer, has done just that with the introduction of its StudioDock, an all-in-one hub and stand for Apple’s latest line of iPad devices. One of the best ways to set yourself apart in a crowded market is to find a niche in need of attention and develop a product specifically to fill that gap.
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