Can you close the screen on the laptop while it's plugged into the dock & still use the computer? Or will the laptop still have to have the screen up?
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I personally used a 2 screen configuration, my MBPr along with an additional screen). You can close the laptop and just use your other screen. Of course you will need a Bluetooth keyboard.
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You can absolutely close the screen and still use the laptop with an external monitor and keyboard. I have been very happy with the docking station.
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The answer is yes. I have the lid on my Macbook Pro closed right now and am working on the screen of the external monitor.
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Hello, You may close the screen when it is attached to the unit. But I take my laptop home an a regular basis and I have a plastic cover on the top and bottom to protect the unit from scratches. Here is the kicker... You will have to take off the bottom plastic protection every time you want to lock/secure your laptop to the Landing Zone Dock. I would still buy it again, it
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There isn't anything that would support the dock when you remove the laptop. I got this to use as a substitute for the docking station at another work site. The USB hub works great. Not as easy as the dock but you just have to tether your power cord to the USB hub, then plug them in. I have a cheap stand for the docking station to raise it up to the correct level. Hope that helps!
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set your screen to time out in 15 seconds when on the dock. I only have my phone in the dock when I am running a GPS app. Not sure why you would have the phone up in a charging dock on the windshield if you did not want the screen lit up.
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It is still accessible.Beware, it's hard to make the connection to charge as the charging connection is not completely stable. you have to wiggle it to find the correct position. I don't even use my dock anymore. I bought a different one...
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Yes, you can close the computer with the cover on. It makes absolutely no difference in opening or closing.
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I have owned this same stand for several years. If you dock the stand with the laptop closed and then power it on (closed), the laptop will work with all monitors. If you dock the laptop with the laptop open, or open the laptop later, then when you close the laptop, it assumes you want the laptop to go to sleep, and it will shut off all monitors. When docked in the stand you can not see much of the laptop screen anyway, so it is best to dock the laptop while it is closed. You are also less likely to strike keys accidently or damage the docking interface if you dock it while closed.
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You can still use the touch screen while the keyboard is on. However, the touch screen keyboard doesn't pop up when the keyboard is in use.
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Probably need to take your cover off. I do. The dock requires power so it can't be wireless. No batteries.
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Yes you can. I use dual monitors with my docking station. One is connected to the laptop VGA or HDMI output and the other is connected to the dock. I keep my laptop closed and only use the monitors. One is set up as a mirror of the desktop. Hope this helps.
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Yes. As Steven mentioned, the docking station has it's own power port, so you won't have to rely on the power port on the laptop.
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I had to buy the cable for the monitor. I already had every thing else. Please note that I returned the dock. You have to plug the computer into it "live". If you take the computer of the dock it is also "live". There is no on/off switch. You can't turn it off. The connect/disconnect situation caused a short problem. I cannot in clear conscience recommend this product.
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The screen works separately from the keyboad if you want, you don't really need the keyboard at all. If you dock the screen in the keyboard, then it's like a regular laptop (in terms of screen-keyboard movement)
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The screen is always connected to the keyboard. when it is "open," the screen merely slides up at an angle and is held in place a that angle. This is not a typical laptop in that the screen is always exposed. It does not fold over onto the keyboard.
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The previous answers have already covered the specific question, however I would add that depending on your laptop model, you should have an available USB 3.0 port on the side or back of it that is accessible when docked. Less convenient than permanently connecting the externals to the dock, but does work (that's what I do).
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No. You have to remove the cover to use the docking station. Very inconvenient.
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It should do as the Macbook Pro has a spare Mini display port adapter not locked in to the docking station but it is defeating the purpose of a Docking station. It has an HDMI adapter on the back of the docking station which you should leave plugged in to your monitor. I guess if you only have DVI or VGA you would do this....
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If you can't always get the laptop to turn on while it is docked on the docking station it could be a few things. 1) Check to see all the lights are coming on on your dock. When you dock it do the power and eject lights light up? If not probably something is wrong with your docking station/the AC adapter for it. Check to make sure all the pieces are connected securely. For best results unplug and reconnect everything. 2) The connection between your docking station and laptop might not be secure - make sure it's securely attached to the dock by pushing it down. You can also slide the lock mechanism on the side to "locked." 3) Are you pressing the power button on the laptop or the docking station? Both should work, you can try the other if one doesn't work. 4) Your docking station could be defective 5) The issue causing your laptop to not charge/bootup is something other than the power port on your laptop so the docking station isn't going to help with the issue