I had no problem getting my accessories into and out of Twelve South’s shell, and was impressed at how sturdy it felt once everything was in place. I’ve gotten a chance to use the MagicBridge, and it works very well. This is great if you want to control your MacBook while it’s connected to a TV or external display. Using the MagicBridge will clean up your desk, and allow you to use Apple’s Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad on your lap. It works like a shell that connects both of Apple’s accessories together, holding them in place with durable plastic tabs. If you use Apple’s Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad, Twelve South’s MagicBridge is an indispensable accessory. Note: If you’re using a Mac that doesn’t have Thunderbolt 3 ports, we recommend Satechi’s USB-A hub, which has three USB 3.0 ports, an SD Card slot, and a MicroSD Card slot. This dock looks and feels professional while providing the functionality I need to get my daily work done. The aluminum frame matches the look and feel of Apple’s hardware, and it comes with a stand, so you can position it vertically. The main reason I’m recommending Plugable’s Thunderbolt 3 dock is its raw functionality, but it has nice aesthetic touches, too.
As a bonus, the dock will also charge your MacBook at full speed when it’s connected.
If you like using external displays, or don’t want to fuss with single-purpose dongles, this will quickly become your favorite MacBook Accessory. Plugable’s dock allows you to connect nine accessories to your Mac at once. Around the back you’ll find four additional USB-A ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and one DisplayPort. The dock has a USB-A port and a headphone jack on its front side for easy access. Plugable’s latest Thunderbolt 3 Dock solves the MacBook’s biggest issue: A lack of ports.Ĭonnect this accessory to your laptop and you’ll have access to a wide variety of commonly used inputs.