The Dock Your Skinny Laptop Needs
In a world where laptops seem to compete over who has the fewest ports, the Anker Prime Thunderbolt 5 Dock arrives as the hero nobody asked for but we all need. This little technological brick with retro vibes is basically a universal translator for all your devices, because let's be honest, your MacBook with its two ports isn't good for much more than charging your phone and crying.
"A dock isn't a luxury, it's proof that laptop manufacturers are taking us for a ride"
The Miracle of the Loaves and the Ports
This device performs the miracle of multiplying a single Thunderbolt port into a whole arsenal of connections. From HDMI to Ethernet, including card readers that you'll probably use less than your gym membership. The best part is that everything works simultaneously, though it's not recommended to ask how.
- USB Ports: so many you could connect all your lost flash drives
- Video Outputs: for when one screen isn't enough for your ego
- Ethernet: because Wi-Fi always fails when you need it most
Vertical Design for Horizontal Minds
Unlike those docks that take up half your desk, this one prefers to grow upwards like a technological skyscraper. It takes up less space than your favorite coffee mug, though it's probably more expensive. That said, it has enough weight to not get blown away by the fan, which is already more than can be said for some keyboards.
The only questionable detail is the SD card reader hidden as if it were a state secret. To use it you'll need the precision of a surgeon and the patience of a saint, but hey, at least it's there in case you ever remember it exists.
Speed That's a Pleasure (and a Price That Hurts)
With Thunderbolt 5, this dock is faster than your excuse for not exercising. It transfers files, powers devices, and handles external displays without missing a beat, though you'll probably miss a heartbeat when you see the price.
- Pros: does everything it promises and more
- Cons: costs more than your first computer
- Reality: you'll probably buy it anyway
At the end of the day, this dock is the elegant solution to the problem laptop manufacturers deliberately created. Because nothing says "innovation" like selling you separately what used to come included. But hey, at least it has good design... right? 😅