the newer versions shouldn’t have this issue due to several enhancements in design, including a mostly metal chassis. unfortunately my version is one of the first generation all-plastic vertical docking stands (for the pre-Retina Macbook Pro). For many people it's a non-issue for photographers, it could be a problem. on quick inspection i noticed that the thin plastic between each connector had split in 3 locations. The only real solution if you frequently load content from an SD card -short of undocking every time you need access- is to connect an external USB card reader. The dock, which will be available for both the 13 and the 15 MacBook Pro, will come in plastic for 89 or metal for 119. Which means it’s inaccessible while the laptop is docked in the Vertical Docking Station. Thankfully, Henge Docks is getting ready to ship a docking station specifically designed for the MacBook Pro with Retina Display. The 13-inch MacBook Air’s SD card slot is on the same side as its Thunderbolt port. The first is that the passthrough port is not compatible with Thunderbolt displays you’ll need a monitor with a Mini DisplayPort connection, or you can use an adapter that converts Mini DisplayPort to DVI or HDMI ( Henge Docks sells these, as does Apple).

And while they won’t affect everyone, they could be an issue for some MBA owners. Unfortunately, there are a few more gotchas because of this design. That exposed MagSafe connector and cable detracts a bit from the overall sleek look of the setup, but it was probably the right choice given that users will always be connected to a monitor, but have the option of ditching the power cable virtually all day if they wish (thanks to the 13-inch MacBook Air’s 12-hour battery life).

Need to charge? You'll need to connect the MagSafe power adapter to the top (Credit: Brad Moon)

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