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Plugable Technologies Launches Kickstarter for No-Compromise USB-C Docking Station for MacBookUSB hardware innovator Plugable Technologies today launched their "Ultimate" USB-C Docking Station on Kickstarter. The dock allows MacBook 2015 users to connect up to three additional monitors and four extra USB devices to the MacBook's single USB-C port, while retaining full charging power. The dock will also work with any of the coming generation of USB-C devices, including the Google (News - Alert) Chromebook Pixel 2015. "With just one or two ports on USB-C computers, a docking station is essential," said Plugable Founder Bernie Thompson, a former Microsoft (News - Alert) USB and Bluetooth engineer. "The challenge is in solving the power and connectivity demands, and we've focused on a no-compromise solution." With a space-saving vertical design, the Plugable Ultimate Docking Station will transform a MacBook into a complete desktop replacement via that single USB-C port, providing connections for one 4K monitor, two 2K monitors, and four USB-C devices. "No one yet, including Apple (News - Alert), provides a solution that does all this and includes a power adapter," said Thompson. Recently introduced competitive docking stations rely on the MacBook's 29-watt power adapter to power both laptop and dock. This can cause devices to lose power and can affect the power supply's lifespan. Last summer Plugable launched a successful Kickstarter for its unique UD-PRO8 docking station. Plugable Technologies was founded in 2009 in a garage not far from Microsoft's headquarters and the house where Jeff Bezos started Amazon. Details on Plugable's Kickstarter are at http://plugable.com/kickstarter.
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