Kensington StudioDock iPad Docking Station Turns Apple iPad into Mini Desktop PC

Kensington has announced the release of the StudioDock iPad Docking Station. This is a hub or dock for converting an Apple iPad Pro (2018 or newer) or iPad Air (2020) into a mini desktop PC.

The iPad charging station magnetic rack has a built-in 37.5 W charger. In addition, StudioDock features a USB-C port, three USB-A ports (3.1 Gen1), a 3.5mm audio jack, a Gigabit Ethernet port, HDMI 2.0 video output, and an SD card slot with UHS-II support. But that’s not all: the support includes two Qi-compliant wireless chargers capable of delivering up to 7.5W and 5W of power to compatible smartphones and other devices.

Features

• Magnetic dock enables a new level of creativity
• Easily attaches and detaches
• Full use of landscape and portrait mode
• Tilt +/- 120-degrees
• Apple ecosystem charging – wireless/Qi iPhone and AirPod charging together with charging of the iPad itself. (Apple Watch charging via optional accessory.)
• Removable Apple Watch charger (K34032WW, sold separately — coming mid-2021)
• Supports 4K/60Hz (HDMI 2.0) video
• UHS-II SD 4.0 card reader
• 5Gbps USB Ports (3 USB-A and 1 USB-C)
• 3.5mm audio jack
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Standard and Nano security slots

Price and availability

The StudioDock iPad Docking Station variant for the 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro costs $400, while the 11-inch Apple iPad Pro and iPad Air variant cost $380 on the Amazon.com website.

Last year, Kensington has unveiled the Orbit Fusion Wireless Trackball, which it says combines superior comfort, control, and precision benefits of a finger-operated trackball and a patented scroll ring within a sculpted mouse-like design, priced at $69.99.