Monoprice has Monoprice Consul Series USB-C Travel Dock w/ HDMI, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, 2-Port USB 3.0, SD/MicroSD Reader, USB-C 100W PD 3.0 for $29.99 - $5 Off w/ promo code PRES = $24.99. Shipping is free.
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Features:
1x VGA
1x HDMI (up to 4k 30hz)
4x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (up to 100W PD)
1x Gigabit Ethernet
1x SD Card Slot
1x microSD Card Slot
Connect an HDMI® display at resolutions up to 4K@30Hz or a VGA display at up to 1900x1200@60Hz to mirror your laptop's display or to expand your system's desktop area
When connected to a compatible host device, this adapter supports the Power Delivery (PD) 3.0 standard, allowing you connect and disconnect up to 100 watts PD without dropping any data or video connections
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Monoprice has Monoprice Consul Series USB-C Travel Dock w/ HDMI, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, 2-Port USB 3.0, SD/MicroSD Reader, USB-C 100W PD 3.0 for $29.99 - $5 Off w/ promo code PRES = $24.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for finding this deal.
Features:
1x VGA
1x HDMI (up to 4k 30hz)
4x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A
1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (up to 100W PD)
1x Gigabit Ethernet
1x SD Card Slot
1x microSD Card Slot
Connect an HDMI® display at resolutions up to 4K@30Hz or a VGA display at up to 1900x1200@60Hz to mirror your laptop's display or to expand your system's desktop area
When connected to a compatible host device, this adapter supports the Power Delivery (PD) 3.0 standard, allowing you connect and disconnect up to 100 watts PD without dropping any data or video connections
Model: Monoprice Consul Series USB-C Travel Dock with HDMI, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, 2-Port USB 3.0, SD/MicroSD Reader, USB-C 100W PD 3.0
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I will say that I see VGA still in many hotel rooms that have a connections by the desk. Perhaps that's why it's in the travel dock - out dated yes but still in use in many hotels.
I work for a state agency and it seems like the state is always 5-10years behind in technology advancements. All our monitors use VGA. So yes there is a market for this, maybe not for you but there are other folks that need something like this. I'm buying one!
You can blame all the existing projectors that use vga and composite video as the main video inputs. This is also the reason why this dongle is a plus - it can connect to these ancient projectors.
Also have you seen the vast majority of sub $150 monitor inputs being sold today? It's usually some flavor of HDMI and vga.
Not clear to me if the USB C will power the host device also at the same time.
If its like a similar one that I have, the USB-C port is just for supply power input.
Edit: looks like I didn't see the 2nd USB-C port. The description makes it sound like it will pass through up to 100W via PD, but I suspect that's split between the host device and whatever is drawn from the other USB-C port.
Yea VGA and 100w PD doesn't make sense to me. Who's using a vga display with a machine that requires 100w PD via usbc? I still can't find a dual output usbc with PD when all the MacBooks since the last 5yrs have only had usbc and most monitors also now support usbc (more than vga)
Not trying to be a hater, but someone please explain to me why vga is still not retired, and why hdmi is still the standard for displays when usbc does a better job and is a smaller cable.
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Yea VGA and 100w PD doesn't make sense to me. Who's using a vga display with a machine that requires 100w PD via usbc? I still can't find a dual output usbc with PD when all the MacBooks since the last 5yrs have only had usbc and most monitors also now support usbc (more than vga)
Not trying to be a hater, but someone please explain to me why vga is still not retired, and why hdmi is still the standard for displays when usbc does a better job and is a smaller cable.
I will say that I see VGA still in many hotel rooms that have a connections by the desk. Perhaps that's why it's in the travel dock - out dated yes but still in use in many hotels.
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Yea VGA and 100w PD doesn't make sense to me. Who's using a vga display with a machine that requires 100w PD via usbc? I still can't find a dual output usbc with PD when all the MacBooks since the last 5yrs have only had usbc and most monitors also now support usbc (more than vga)
Not trying to be a hater, but someone please explain to me why vga is still not retired, and why hdmi is still the standard for displays when usbc does a better job and is a smaller cable.
You can blame all the existing projectors that use vga and composite video as the main video inputs. This is also the reason why this dongle is a plus - it can connect to these ancient projectors.
Also have you seen the vast majority of sub $150 monitor inputs being sold today? It's usually some flavor of HDMI and vga.
You can blame all the existing projectors that use vga and composite video as the main video inputs. This is also the reason why this dongle is a plus - it can connect to these ancient projectors.
Also have you seen the vast majority of sub $150 monitor inputs being sold today? It's usually some flavor of HDMI and vga.
Haha that's a whole different topic…vga ones should, if anything, be more expensive because of the fact you gotta convert a digital signal to analog which requires more components….with hdmi and usbc it's all digital so there's less work around at making those dongles.
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Been sort of on the lookout for a good USB hub, but not sure this is it... A relative needs a solution so he can have more ports for his gaming laptop. I think his monitors use DVI and HDMI respectively... And if I remember correctly, for some reason he can't do display out over USB C. Wish these things weren't so expensive... This is on the cheaper end, as I've seen some easily over $100 both online and at Microcenter.... If this had DVI instead of VGA, it might be decent for him. Not sure it'd be worth trying to use some kind of VGA to DVI converter...
Been sort of on the lookout for a good USB hub, but not sure this is it... A relative needs a solution so he can have more ports for his gaming laptop. I think his monitors use DVI and HDMI respectively... And if I remember correctly, for some reason he can't do display out over USB C. Wish these things weren't so expensive... This is on the cheaper end, as I've seen some easily over $100 both online and at Microcenter.... If this had DVI instead of VGA, it might be decent for him. Not sure it'd be worth trying to use some kind of VGA to DVI converter...
if he can't do display out over USB C then this product isn't going to work for him anyway. In fact, none of the USB C docks will work.
If he just needs some extra USB ports you can get a much simpler and cheaper USB hub
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Yea VGA and 100w PD doesn't make sense to me. Who's using a vga display with a machine that requires 100w PD via usbc? I still can't find a dual output usbc with PD when all the MacBooks since the last 5yrs have only had usbc and most monitors also now support usbc (more than vga)
Not trying to be a hater, but someone please explain to me why vga is still not retired, and why hdmi is still the standard for displays when usbc does a better job and is a smaller cable.
I work for a state agency and it seems like the state is always 5-10years behind in technology advancements. All our monitors use VGA. So yes there is a market for this, maybe not for you but there are other folks that need something like this. I'm buying one!
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Also have you seen the vast majority of sub $150 monitor inputs being sold today? It's usually some flavor of HDMI and vga.
btw monoprice does have a version of the dock with slightly different ports including 4k@60hz HDMI port but it's higher priced https://www.monoprice.c
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Edit: looks like I didn't see the 2nd USB-C port. The description makes it sound like it will pass through up to 100W via PD, but I suspect that's split between the host device and whatever is drawn from the other USB-C port.
Do not waste your money.
Do not waste your money.
Not trying to be a hater, but someone please explain to me why vga is still not retired, and why hdmi is still the standard for displays when usbc does a better job and is a smaller cable.
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Not trying to be a hater, but someone please explain to me why vga is still not retired, and why hdmi is still the standard for displays when usbc does a better job and is a smaller cable.
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Not trying to be a hater, but someone please explain to me why vga is still not retired, and why hdmi is still the standard for displays when usbc does a better job and is a smaller cable.
Also have you seen the vast majority of sub $150 monitor inputs being sold today? It's usually some flavor of HDMI and vga.
btw monoprice does have a version of the dock with slightly different ports including 4k@60hz HDMI port but it's higher priced https://www.monoprice.c
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Also have you seen the vast majority of sub $150 monitor inputs being sold today? It's usually some flavor of HDMI and vga.
btw monoprice does have a version of the dock with slightly different ports including 4k@60hz HDMI port but it's higher priced https://www.monoprice.c
I just need a USB-C hub with 4 USB A and a network port, but seems impossible to find at a decent price.
If he just needs some extra USB ports you can get a much simpler and cheaper USB hub
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Not trying to be a hater, but someone please explain to me why vga is still not retired, and why hdmi is still the standard for displays when usbc does a better job and is a smaller cable.
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