Another Thunderbolt docking option

[pinkoos]

http://www.dailytech.com/IDF+2011+Belkin...e22715.htm

Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock.

It's like having all the features of the $999 27" Thunderbolt Display without having to shell out for the display. No word on pricing yet.

[john dough]

I would buy one just for the FW800 port and the built-in GIGABIT! Ethernet. I had used a 27" Apple display for all of 2 days and it went back; the screen is so glossy that it was like looking into a mirror. I got the Dell U2711 instead (matte screen) and have been very pleased.

Hopefully they include a TB cable in the package.

[DavidS]

Is it USB2 or USB3? The article doesn't say.

[sekker]

Isn't the TB half cable built into the dock?

Is this TB-powered, or does it have to be plugged in?

[rz]

looks like USB2.

I want one with an eSATA adapter.

[Lew Zealand]

eSATA port or TB doesn't exist.

[Wailer]

What?! No ADB port? Forget it.

Seriously though, it doesn't have a DVI port? Can I only connect it to a TB compatible display?

Also, what's with the shape? Looks like a prototype especially because DC-in is on the front.

[JoeH]

Wailer wrote:
What?! No ADB port? Forget it.

Seriously though, it doesn't have a DVI port? Can I only connect it to a TB compatible display?

Also, what's with the shape? Looks like a prototype especially because DC-in is on the front.

Nope, the DC in is on the back. Look at the direction of the Belkin brand label on the top surface. I suspect it is designed to show a clean curve to the front when on your desk and have the cables come in from behind.

[Wailer]

Oh. That's the back? I guess I figured USB ports would be on the front but I guess the idea is to hide all the ports.

[C(-)ris]

I want one, right now.