For the past several weeks I have been using the new Kanex Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock, that allows the connection of up to 8 devices on your Macbook or Thunderbolt ready device. In my case I have been using it with my Macbook Pro, and it has made easier to just unplug the thunderbolt connection between the Macbook and the dock and roll out of here. Another added benefit the Kanex Dock has alowed me to organize my cables so that I have much cleaner desktop.
The Kanex Docks is in a sleek Aluminum housing featuring 2x Thunderbolt 2.0 Ports, 3x USB 3.0 & 1 charge ready USB port, Ethernet connection, Audio / Mic, and a 4k/HD HDMI dual display port. It has a 12v external power supply to power the unit. With the number of devices we are hooking up to our computers these days, the dock provides the extra USB connections I need along with the ability to charge a device via the dock versus the computer.
I have been looking for a dock for quite some time so the footprint form factor are a big deal for me. This doc measures approx 6x3x1 fits the bill perfectly. I tested the interconnections with both Thunderbolt drives and USB 3.0 drives and had no issues. The 4k/HD dual display port sync’d and worked without issue. The team at Kanex have put together a fine dock, retailing @ $249 if your looking cleanup your desk and quite messing with cables this is the product for you. More details can be found here at Kanex.com