Thank you, This really helps but the iPad is so ass I can't Even download netflix or even subway surfers. I tried to complete my apple id at the app store im almost done so I click Agree the terms and Conditions then click next. Shows its loading then shows the option to click next. Again It will keep happening.
This all sounds like it's an issue for YOU, not for everyone else. I've had no issues with mine and I've been using it for 3 years now with multiple MacBook Pros
WRONG WAY TO RESET. Sign out of your iCloud account in settings before resetting. You can not ship this iPad without signing out because the next user will not be able to set up the iPad.
Though I appreciate your engagement, unless there has been a change to the way activation lock works since the making of this video, your assertion that my methods are wrong is patently false. IIRC, signing out of iCloud on the device prior to erasing and resetting is another good alternative, however.
Hello friend. Have found a good substitution to caldigit? I am looking for the HYPER HyperDrive GEN2 16-in-1 Thunderbolt 3 dock, same price range... Thanks for your review, help a lot!
Did you find a good alternative? EDIT: Nevermind, I saw your review for the Startech. Whilst I really like the look and sound of the Startech, I need to run a Samsung T7 with my Macbook M1 Pro, so it seems like my best choice is the Caldigit. Unfortunate really as I know that your concerns with the Caldigit are likely to bother me too. Had it not been for the lack of gen 2 on the Startech it would have been a no brainer for me.
The only issue that I face and couldn't manage to solve is the Audio input jack and by messing about trying to solve the issue, I would end up with it having a static sound affecting it. Now I don't use the setup and dock for music production, but I do need the input (mic) to work properly without any issues whenever I'm on a call or working. If anyone has any issues or could provide me with insight on how to get around it is highly appreciated.
Hi Andres, My main reason for purchasing the Mac Mini was to setup a LAN web server for testing websites under development on a multitude of devices. I’ve since used it for other purposes, including drive sharing and automated tasks. Thanks for watching!
Someone told me that I only do this: setting>General>reset>erase all content and settings, and all down. Why this is wrong? That is, why we must stop find my iPad first? Thanks a lot for you response and help.
Find My is essentially a tracking/anti-theft feature. If you erase a device without turning off the feature, the device may be activation locked, preventing the next owner from setting up the device. Also, I believe Apple requires you to turn off Find My before recycling the device through them as an informal way of confirming that the device is not being recycled against the will of its owner. Hope that helps 🙂.
Thanks, this is great. I remember 5 years ago I only had to put in the local compute's IP address followed by the directory name of the WordPress folder on the local computer. Doesn't seem to work anymore.
For someone who reckons he has such exacting standards he certainly didn’t research the products abilities fully. The MacBook in question clearly has configuration issues, my Mac works exactly as it should and does power down along with the dock ( incorrectly referred to by this reviewer as a hub at the start) when you finish the session. The reviewers snowflake approach is highlighted by his complaint of being an insomniac being kept awake by his Caldigit dock by an LED which is so small his complaint is laughable. Don’t sleep with computer equipment is the answer! Caldigit have since upgraded the unit to provide 87w of charging and continue to improve the device. I have found their support exemplary and frankly this review highlights more about the reviewers personal unreasonable expectations than offering a genuine useful review and readers should take the review with a large pinch of salt. Why not take a look at other reviews, of which there are many over the last four years proving this unit is in fact excellent value for money.
Hi Steve, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment (and a long one at that)! I can only imagine the frustration that would’ve motivated such a response. Nevertheless, I am glad to see you engage with my content. It’s possible that since the time of the recording nearly 3 years ago (I’m both surprised and delighted that people continue to watch such an old review) improvements to the device and support have been made. However, at the time, what I reported on was indeed accurate. I wanted to like it, but I couldn’t justify keeping it, given my findings. If you’ve had a better experience, or aren’t bothered by the problems I discovered, I’m happy for you. However, there are ways of saying things. You’re certainly free to minimize and condescend, but I should warn you, it’s not particularly endearing. I recommend sticking to expressing your own views and observations without trying to tear down others in the process. It might lend to a more credible rebuttal the next time. Best, Aaron
@@computerdynamo Aaron I apologise if this came across like that, maybe I was having a bad day ! However I do think that your credibility is also questionable when you admit to sleeping with your Dock lol , I withdraw my comment as I didn't want to offend it was more tongue in cheek really, I also didn't appreciate the age of the post, have a great day !
Hi Dennis, In retrospect, I probably should have showed the dock itself. Though, after happily making it a part of my desktop setup, I just didn’t feel like disconnecting it or filming at my desk. I hope you still found value in my review, despite the product’s physical absence😁. Hopefully, you’ve been able to find an image, or better yet some footage, of the dock itself. Thanks for watching! Aaron
Thank you for this essential info-useful because I have old iPads back to the 2010 original. I also have extensively used an old iPad V3 (unused for some years now due to a fault with the temperature regulatory chip systems). It cannot be powered on, displaying a temperature boot error with nowhere to go from there. It was always backed up to iCloud. Do I need to take it to a third party and physically stand there to observe the destruction of the motherboard and memory modules? Is that a secure option, free of possible data theft? All assistance you can provide is generous indeed and sincerely appreciated as I want to get rid of unnecessary/ “dead” devices :-)
Hi Keyyyyzzzz, It really depends on the sensitivity of the data on the device that is currently inoperable. I don't know what OS is on your iPad, but you may be able to set the iPad to erase automatically if ever powered on and connected to the internet: support.apple.com/guide/icloud/erase-a-device-mmfc0ef36f/icloud . With that said, I highly doubt someone would go to the lengths required to recover your data, especially since the device is inoperable and they would have no reason to believe anything of value was stored on the device to begin with. Assuming there was a passcode setup on the iPad, I'm pretty sure the data is encrypted and would be very difficult, if not nearly impossible to access unless the code is known. At the end of the day, it is a personal decision, one I can't make for you. However, if the device did have a passcode set, I feel the simplest, and likely most pragmatic solution, would be to disable Find My for the iPad using iCloud.com and submit the device to Apple for recycling. I'm glad you found my video helpful. Please consider subscribing, if you haven't already:) Best, Aaron
The power v powered discussion doesn't seem to right. Most computer USB ports supply power, just some more than others, and connected devices work well from those. Why not this dock? All USB ports will communicate-share data....powered or not, so I don't get how it matters whether any of the ports are powered or not...for the port to signal data telling an external device to power down or up. If the device that's connected doesn't require the extra power from a port....it will simply not draw it. If the computer is telling the device to shut down...it will do so regardless of the power that can be drawn from the port. Maybe what he's trying to say is that his connected devices are not cutting off automatically. That's not a power issue. It's a control-functional issue of that device or it's not getting the command from the computer. I don't buy the logic that the instruction for the connected device to shut down does not happen because the USB port have too much power. The devices should be able to be to power down even when they connected to a powered USB port. Sounds more like to me like he doesn't have his installation setup right.
I don’t agree with you at all. All my high end Thunderbolt products require power. I use an Anker USB 3 hub (also powered) that gives me 10 USB ports. The TS3 Plus allows me to run Thunderbolt 1 & 2 protocols with a Thunderbolt 3 piece of hardware. You may not have the needs that I have for high end DAW equipment but this piece works great for me and has saved me having to go out and buy a Thunderbolt 3 MacBook 10X the price of the TS3 Plus. I’m very happy with this piece. You obviously don’t have the same needs I do.
Out of curiosity, what kind of DAW equipment do you use? I was advised against connecting an audio interface to a dock, did you successfully get it to work without an issue?
Thank you for your honest video. I cannot understand the various comments that you are nitpicking. There are many docs on the market, and a lot of them are rel shit. I am now researching for several days just to buy a bloody doc! It should not have to be such an arduous task. CalDigit TS3 is asking for a premium price. I saw a disassembly and it is indeed well build and appear not to use cheap components. However you are totally right to have the expectations you have. It's one thing to be able to say "hey, don't complain about audio issues on your $30 dock". It's another on a $300 dock. The point with devices not powering down is also a huge issue. I mean come on, so much effort went into this dock...and the last 10% botched/missing is killing it. With things like TB 3 you'd expect there is plenty of signals going back and forth that the dock could tell the devices to power down. All in all, very honest review. Quite apart from the idiotic, mindless "here's your top 5 docs for 2021" where all they say it looks shiny and has so many ports. I can see that from description on an online store. I am also terribly disappointed. I spend so much time researching this and this was going to be the dock I was going to order. Now I get to restart my research again....to find the perfect dock for relatively decent price and for it to do what honestly docks should do seems an impossibly endevor... Don't be disappointed by the ones saying you're nit picking. If they bought a Porshe they would also nitpick if their car would have tires vibrating at 120 km/h and would not tell you "well just drive slower". If I bought a Porsche, I expect flawless execution! Otherwise I could buy Toyota Tercel... Cheers and keep them reviews coming!
New to the channel, really enjoyed the content and your delivery. A suggestion that could be cool is to have a few close ups of the product, with your voice still over the top. That way the viewer can see it better. Thanks for the upload and keep safe over the pond!
Who would want a Steinberg audio interface anyway, they produce a whole lot of noise themselves already. They really do, they absolutely suck. So you telling that the TS3 doesn't live up to your standards and expectations is simply ridiculous...
Hi! I have exactly the same configuration. No interference here. Well maybe it is because I only use balanced jacked cables and ground lifted DI-Boxes if necessary. Maybe this could help you, too?
