Update: I got my usb C to display port cable. I can get a second monitor to work only in the extra thunderbolt port on the back of the dock. So I can do dual monitors but then to get my thunderbolt to 10gbps ethernet cable, I need to plug that one into the laptop.
display port allows Daisey chain configs so if your dell monitors have dp out ports you should be able to link your two screens together and plug it into the single display port on your dock.
Just thinking... with the tranfer rates and size of some of these cards, couldn't you just dedicate one or two of the bays with card readers that just hold CF express type b cards and use those as external storage? I'm not sure how they compare to internal ssd card transfer speeds so I'm not sure you'd want to work with those files directly in apps, but they'd work as external storage anyways...
first ... get the SanDisk Professional Pro-Blade Series DOCK which is modular Then you can use whatever CardReader/Writers you need/want. Then use ThunderBolt 3/4 cable in daisy chain. 1. REPLACED those cruddy monitors with Thunderbolt (not USB-C with PD + DisplayPort, get Thunderbolt) and now the monitor can have the adapter for Thunderbolt to Ethernet. All issues solved. Whomever convinced you to get the MBP should've recommended ThunderBolt monitor (that also has HDMI + DisplayPort + HDMI).
For your dual monitor setup, if you use the DisplayPort to your monitor, most newer monitors support DisplayPort daisy-chaining for multiple monitors. Also, the USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 port on the back can be used to drive a display directly - if the monitor has that capability - like the new Apple Display.
@@RomboutVersluijs ahh, yes, the mac can't daisy chain display port, but can through thunderbolt. Even my cheap dell work laptop can daisy chain with display port
Very valid point about that modular usage. It feels like the product hasn't reached its full potential. Like having 4 card readers makes zero sense to me
Imagine you are a business with 4 photographers and video graphers 4 shooting on SD cards and the other 4 on cfast or red you can download all 4 of each at the same time or any combination of your need. If you are a single user yes it is overkill
@@leviathan19 then still, you think ell four of them would use a single laptop? On such a shoot you probably make anetwork or check on each system Each person would probably watch it on their own system as they would not want to wait for their turn to watch their footage
I just Data Wrangled an independent film and this is exactly what you need when you are shooting say, multicam with both RedMags and CFast as well as SD from GoPros etc. You need fast transfers so you can not just copy, but make multiple copies to multiple drives, do bit by bit verification and have time to verify the footage before turning the cards around for shooting again (in case you don't have enough cards, which can happen in independent production). The modularity is important because, they may have smaller CFast cards and larger RedMags, meaning you are offloading 2 CFast for every 1 RedMag. So the ability to select the number of reader types to eliminate bottlenecks is critical. Or if production switches to 2 RED dragons, at some point, now you may need two RedMag readers and no CFast readers. Having a computer with multiple TBolt buses is also critical for the simultaneous transfers so you can keep the data moving. This thing comes with hard mounts for a DIT cart, like Innovativ because it is really intended for DITs and Data Wranglers. This is pretty specialized niche hardware and the review should probably state that at the top.
I would love to see it as you described, where you can basically pop in an external drive that has an M.2 ssd. You could use it like raided storage, or just as a multi-enclosure. Cool stuff!
awesome that its thunderbolt but can only be as fast as slowest component wich is the USB c. better off going with the stand alone thunderbolt CFcard reader for 1/4 the price
Interesting. This seems to be a more solidly built version of the Lexar Professional range which also had various 'slots' for their card readers. I think Lexar has discontinued it but interesting to see how long SanDisk will stick with this.
Is a clone of the Lexar product with some modern updates. I have the lexmark on my desk as I type. I've been using it for as long as Lexmark closed down/sold etc... Picked it up just after their announcement.
It’s a revamped suped up version of the older Lexar Professional Workflow system which was only USB 3 multi card reader which was and still is great. It was cheaper when released but this one does have other advantages.
I do actually see the point. Not that I'd need this dock (right now) but for someone who has dual or triple cams on events where footage is scattered around multiple cameras having more than one card reader (e.g. 2x CFexpress & 2x SD or any other combination) can be a huge advantage. On the other hand though, I do understand your critique regarding the storage devices and the second HDMI port. This is an almost perfect dock for me. But with these restrictions this could only be like a "secondary" dock or something or having a dongle for another HDMI/DP port. And why not already using Thunderbolt 4? It would be backwards compatible and would eliminate a couple of restrictions this device may have due to Thunderbolt 3. But then again the next generation will most likely improve on the faults of the first gen!
That thing is just instane!! It's amazing, also the styling is pretty well done so it can "blend" in all sorts of design languages, but it's functionality blew me away, the things you can do with this dock
Thank you for the video. While I still use UHS-II and Type B CFexpress will Sandusky also offer support for Type A CFexpress tha Sony cameras are using? I know Sandisk does not have any Type A card offering yet. If your using these does this device get ruled out? Can you ask them?
You're right. It'a sad that don't have the ssd drive module to expand space or just to edit directly the footage out the ninja/atomos recorders. Is weird they just support only red mini mag. Any rumors if they think to expand more compatible modules in the future?
Just thinking... with the tranfer rates and size of some of these cards, couldn't you just dedicate one or two of the bays with card readers that just hold CF express type b cards and use those as external storage? I'm not sure how they compare to internal ssd card transfer speeds so I'm not sure you'd want to work with those files directly in apps, but they'd work as external storage anyways...
The app is iStats Menu bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/ There's a few others that do a similar thing, like Stats, which is not as robust but is free www.macupdate.com/app/mac/62638/stats (or here github.com/exelban/stats)
Hello, I was watching your video and it trigger a video I saw a day or two ago from Matt Irwin, on the same range of kit from SanDisk. Not sure if the new PRO-BLADE fits this dock but if it dose it will answer all my need and may be yous to. It must be about a year ago when you picked up your Apple MacBook Pro and at first you did not like it? has that changed. Keep well, keep safe and enjoy your life.
How does it connect to a Windows PC, my PC has the standard USB A ports and no USB C ports. Is there an adaptor that comes with it, as in the video it looks like its a USB C connector piece that plugs into the computer device?
It would be amazing to have just one box to do it all, 2,3 card reader + storage like a DAS. One single cable conected to the laptop and have it all there. Does this thing exists? Thanks :)
Can I plug SanDisk Professional PRO-READER SD and microSD Card Reader to my windows 10 PC that have only old USB 3 port? does it work? Of course I need USB-c to Usb 3 converter cable.
Dude, I thought your channel stopped uploading. The CZcams algorithm must have ghosted you or something, I don’t even see your videos in my subscribed tab. What the heck. I’m just going to copy and paste this in the comments of a few of your new videos to tell the algorithm that YES I want to see your videos.
Looks like you can use the reader without the dock!!! So I’m likely to get the reader first and then add the dock later if I get a new laptop. It’s now between the Razer 15 and MacBook Pro with a1 pro and 32 gigs memory.
It's crazy how you said SSD modules would be perfect and now that's exactly what they've done. Would love an update video with the problade ssd series!
It's so bulky,the card readers themselves as well? The price?!? I saw of the readers stating $199 for a single one. That's makes up for a very very expensive setup if you use all four
I expected multiple write actions from you, can it keep the speed, is it TB4 or TB3 because USB whise 10Gb vs 40Gb, pls test out also a Sandisk Extreme Pro USB 3.2 gen 2 which claims to be 20Gb
@@Justin_Leahy you must read all, i refer to USB, that is NOT TB! Tb include the capability to do also usb (different protocl then tb) devices. Tb3 is 40gb but can only do usb 10gb, but tb4 is 40gb as tb3 but has usb speed of 40gb as well.
@@Justin_Leahy You are unfortunately wrong informed about the USB speeds from Tb3 ports. Tb3 can only do USB (i am not talking about TB devices!) devices up to 10Gb. TB4 can do USB up to 40GB, so my Sandisk Pro extrem with USB3.2gen2 is fully utalized at a speed of 20Gb. Of course you can plug it in on TB3 as well, but you only get 10GB max speed. The only thing i asked initially was that he should show us when he plugs in more devices that reach in total 40GB of USB traffic, if it is really that 40GB or not.
This is definitely overly engineered for 99.99% of the people who will watch this, and like you said it doesn’t have storage options instead of reader options. Cool idea, doubt it would make sense
Instead of selling one useful dock, it sounds as if they've found a way to sell a complete dock in four easy installments of $99.00 (or whatever). Meh. Not impressed.
LOL! Why do people keep trying to do content creation on Macs? Then make up various excuses when it doesn't work? It's like banging your head against the wall and wondering why your forehead is bleeding. Just build yourself a PC for half the price and never have problems again...
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Update: I got my usb C to display port cable. I can get a second monitor to work only in the extra thunderbolt port on the back of the dock. So I can do dual monitors but then to get my thunderbolt to 10gbps ethernet cable, I need to plug that one into the laptop.
Could you please give us a link to the usb c to display port cable you bought? Thinking of buying this setup when available
display port allows Daisey chain configs so if your dell monitors have dp out ports you should be able to link your two screens together and plug it into the single display port on your dock.
Just thinking... with the tranfer rates and size of some of these cards, couldn't you just dedicate one or two of the bays with card readers that just hold CF express type b cards and use those as external storage? I'm not sure how they compare to internal ssd card transfer speeds so I'm not sure you'd want to work with those files directly in apps, but they'd work as external storage anyways...
first ... get the SanDisk Professional Pro-Blade Series DOCK which is modular
Then you can use whatever CardReader/Writers you need/want.
Then use ThunderBolt 3/4 cable in daisy chain.
1. REPLACED those cruddy monitors with Thunderbolt (not USB-C with PD + DisplayPort, get Thunderbolt) and now the monitor can have the adapter for Thunderbolt to Ethernet.
All issues solved. Whomever convinced you to get the MBP should've recommended ThunderBolt monitor (that also has HDMI + DisplayPort + HDMI).
Please use black magic speed test… that such a nice program to test speeds, even works with network drives
Yep.
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Really interesting product, like you said a bit of a head scratcher to not have SSD module slots at launch
For your dual monitor setup, if you use the DisplayPort to your monitor, most newer monitors support DisplayPort daisy-chaining for multiple monitors. Also, the USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 port on the back can be used to drive a display directly - if the monitor has that capability - like the new Apple Display.
I'm not 100% osx supports daisy chaining them though. If I remember well there was/is an issue with this
@@RomboutVersluijs ahh, yes, the mac can't daisy chain display port, but can through thunderbolt. Even my cheap dell work laptop can daisy chain with display port
You can daisy chain TB3 monitors from monitor to monitor if you've got the correct ports on the monitor.
Very valid point about that modular usage. It feels like the product hasn't reached its full potential. Like having 4 card readers makes zero sense to me
Imagine you are a business with 4 photographers and video graphers 4 shooting on SD cards and the other 4 on cfast or red you can download all 4 of each at the same time or any combination of your need. If you are a single user yes it is overkill
@@leviathan19 then still, you think ell four of them would use a single laptop? On such a shoot you probably make anetwork or check on each system
Each person would probably watch it on their own system as they would not want to wait for their turn to watch their footage
@@RomboutVersluijs you would use an single editor or several editors at large production company...
I just Data Wrangled an independent film and this is exactly what you need when you are shooting say, multicam with both RedMags and CFast as well as SD from GoPros etc. You need fast transfers so you can not just copy, but make multiple copies to multiple drives, do bit by bit verification and have time to verify the footage before turning the cards around for shooting again (in case you don't have enough cards, which can happen in independent production). The modularity is important because, they may have smaller CFast cards and larger RedMags, meaning you are offloading 2 CFast for every 1 RedMag. So the ability to select the number of reader types to eliminate bottlenecks is critical. Or if production switches to 2 RED dragons, at some point, now you may need two RedMag readers and no CFast readers. Having a computer with multiple TBolt buses is also critical for the simultaneous transfers so you can keep the data moving. This thing comes with hard mounts for a DIT cart, like Innovativ because it is really intended for DITs and Data Wranglers. This is pretty specialized niche hardware and the review should probably state that at the top.
This is a dream for a DIT/Data Wrangler on set for sure!
Good content today. Clear and too the point.
I would love to see it as you described, where you can basically pop in an external drive that has an M.2 ssd. You could use it like raided storage, or just as a multi-enclosure. Cool stuff!
Finally, a high speed modular card reader. I'd want one to have multiple of the same especially CFexpress Type-B. Like 3 of them and 1 SD UHS-II.
Blackjet makes one as well. Lexar use to.
Kingston makes a Modular card reader too
@@rodneyturnerphoto Yeah Lexar used to :-( RIP
@@Funaki90 I remember that from like 2 years ago. But they have with CFexpress Type-B*? If so, will look at it price-wise.
@@Neopulse00 I don't think they have. I just checked now and they only have the sd and microsd modules
awesome that its thunderbolt but can only be as fast as slowest component wich is the USB c. better off going with the stand alone thunderbolt CFcard reader for 1/4 the price
Interesting. This seems to be a more solidly built version of the Lexar Professional range which also had various 'slots' for their card readers. I think Lexar has discontinued it but interesting to see how long SanDisk will stick with this.
Is a clone of the Lexar product with some modern updates. I have the lexmark on my desk as I type. I've been using it for as long as Lexmark closed down/sold etc... Picked it up just after their announcement.
Great review thanks!
It’s a revamped suped up version of the older Lexar Professional
Workflow system which was only USB 3 multi card reader which was and still is great. It was cheaper when released but this one does have other advantages.
Interesting. Thank you for all you do.
Type C/thunderbolt monitor should work on the thunderbolt port on the dock.
This card reader needs to get together with the Pro-Blade station and make a baby. SSD in this doc would be killer.
I do actually see the point.
Not that I'd need this dock (right now) but for someone who has dual or triple cams on events where footage is scattered around multiple cameras having more than one card reader (e.g. 2x CFexpress & 2x SD or any other combination) can be a huge advantage.
On the other hand though, I do understand your critique regarding the storage devices and the second HDMI port. This is an almost perfect dock for me.
But with these restrictions this could only be like a "secondary" dock or something or having a dongle for another HDMI/DP port.
And why not already using Thunderbolt 4?
It would be backwards compatible and would eliminate a couple of restrictions this device may have due to Thunderbolt 3.
But then again the next generation will most likely improve on the faults of the first gen!
I may have missed it in the other video but how did you end up seeing the Read/Write speed on your MacBook?
+1
@@PabloRogat +1 ???
What program did you use? Something so easily done in a pc and not available in Mac.
+1
Bro got istat for macos
Cool piece of equipment but for the weekend warrior photographer a little overkill, but still cool 👍😎👍
That thing is just instane!! It's amazing, also the styling is pretty well done so it can "blend" in all sorts of design languages, but it's functionality blew me away, the things you can do with this dock
Thank you for the video. While I still use UHS-II and Type B CFexpress will Sandusky also offer support for Type A CFexpress tha Sony cameras are using? I know Sandisk does not have any Type A card offering yet. If your using these does this device get ruled out? Can you ask them?
I will go with the New PRO-Blade SSD and maybe check if I can get one slot for the CFexpress that I use. avoiding the Dock
I agree ssd drives would be awesome
Use Black Magic for storage read and write speeds!
If it supported CF Express A then I might consider this.
and now we are in the present where they make modules for one of those things.
You're right. It'a sad that don't have the ssd drive module to expand space or just to edit directly the footage out the ninja/atomos recorders. Is weird they just support only red mini mag. Any rumors if they think to expand more compatible modules in the future?
If this too SSD it would be the perfect device
Individual card readers can be purchased without the dock and connect it directly to the computer... and it's very fast!
Just thinking... with the tranfer rates and size of some of these cards, couldn't you just dedicate one or two of the bays with card readers that just hold CF express type b cards and use those as external storage? I'm not sure how they compare to internal ssd card transfer speeds so I'm not sure you'd want to work with those files directly in apps, but they'd work as external storage anyways...
As a dit in the film industry. It's perfect for me!
Impressive!
Hey!
What app do you use on mac to know the reading and writing speeds? (The one on the upper bar at 4:13min)
Thanks!
The app is iStats Menu bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/ There's a few others that do a similar thing, like Stats, which is not as robust but is free www.macupdate.com/app/mac/62638/stats (or here github.com/exelban/stats)
Hello, I was watching your video and it trigger a video I saw a day or two ago from Matt Irwin, on the same range of kit from SanDisk. Not sure if the new PRO-BLADE fits this dock but if it dose it will answer all my need and may be yous to. It must be about a year ago when you picked up your Apple MacBook Pro and at first you did not like it? has that changed. Keep well, keep safe and enjoy your life.
I need a two monitor dock too. Which one do you recommend/use?
Is this Jocko Willink's younger brother who got into photography instead of joining the military?
How does it connect to a Windows PC, my PC has the standard USB A ports and no USB C ports. Is there an adaptor that comes with it, as in the video it looks like its a USB C connector piece that plugs into the computer device?
Hey Lee,
What is that app you are using to display the transfer speeds at the top of the window???
istat menu
Could you give some extra Information about the Noise Level of the fan? Is the Fan running all the time or only in case of accessing the Memory cards?
on the Macbook pro how to enable the read/write display could you help me out please
It would be amazing to have just one box to do it all, 2,3 card reader + storage like a DAS. One single cable conected to the laptop and have it all there. Does this thing exists? Thanks :)
That’s some dope tech right there. I guess now we know why the other docks failed. It takes $500 to get the full potential performance.
More than 500 dollars, readers are not included
Why other dock failed? Sorry i dont watch these videos
@@lawrenceandrews4367actually its $1000 all together with the reader's +tax 😮
@FStoppers Can I ask what program you are using to show the Read/Write speed on the menu bar?
What is that menu bar tool that shows the R/W speeds?
Don't you do your "critique the community" videos anymore? I enjoyed these very much!
Wait so it can connect to the Ethernet so I can send a link to one of my editors to download content ?
So that's their answer to the Kingston Workflow Station.
That's what she said!
Can I plug SanDisk Professional PRO-READER SD and microSD Card Reader to my windows 10 PC that have only old USB 3 port? does it work? Of course I need USB-c to Usb 3 converter cable.
You found and bought a new house in Puerto Rico pretty fast. What's your net worth?
Now your ready for the red Komodo
i kinda dig this...however i never plug any Camera directly into the Reader I remove the card. just me..
Cool. At 5:25. which 2 cards were you reading?
Dude, I thought your channel stopped uploading. The CZcams algorithm must have ghosted you or something, I don’t even see your videos in my subscribed tab. What the heck. I’m just going to copy and paste this in the comments of a few of your new videos to tell the algorithm that YES I want to see your videos.
how can he not know about CFexpress? it's Canon's standard card these days!
He does in general, just not Type B.
@@cjansson no. type b is the standard. Canon or anyone never used type A. He still uses SD cards is the giveaway.
can u use it as a nas like with hard drives or ssds in it?
I talk about this at the end. They don’t currently make drives that fit in the holes but you can plug in drives to usb.
What is the name of the widget/extension at the top of your browser showing the read/write speeds?
It's not an browser extension. It's a os tool.
Is probably iStat menu by Bjango
Hey🖐🏻
can you Tell me what App you use to Show the W/R speeds in the Menu bar?
Thx
did you ever find out ?
Looks like you can use the reader without the dock!!!
So I’m likely to get the reader first and then add the dock later if I get a new laptop.
It’s now between the Razer 15 and MacBook Pro with a1 pro and 32 gigs memory.
Very cool product but it would be a lot better if it had 10 Gbe
It's a shame they don't offer XQD and SXS reader for the dock
Unfortunately those 2 will be phased out in the media market in few years and only sony will have support it
@@Tactical_Nightwach Well currently it's been a chore to have driver support from sony on newer OSX m1 versions
Why is it so massive.. that seems incredibly inefficient
Personally, I want to move away from thunderbolt. I have far too many cables types that are not compatible!
That s what she asked!
How you do that you can see R & W speed top at the bar? like 06:26
I also would love to learn how to show this!
That's what she said
for 500 dolars it should come with 2 nvme 2tb slots and a lapdance
What software was he using to measure read and write speed?
iStat menues from bjango
No new complaints about the M1 Max I see? 😆
BTW, I can see you are using nou exactly and exclusively the laptop that made you crazy.
It's crazy how you said SSD modules would be perfect and now that's exactly what they've done. Would love an update video with the problade ssd series!
The problades do not fit this.
@@Lucy-dk5czno but sandisk came out with a new dock with 4 ssd pro blade slots 😊
Ooo thanks always, ill check it out
@@Lucy-dk5cz your welcome I believe it's called the pro blade dock 4
It's so bulky,the card readers themselves as well? The price?!? I saw of the readers stating $199 for a single one. That's makes up for a very very expensive setup if you use all four
What $564 and you can't do anything yet with it?!? That's just insane if you ask me
I expected multiple write actions from you, can it keep the speed, is it TB4 or TB3 because USB whise 10Gb vs 40Gb, pls test out also a Sandisk Extreme Pro USB 3.2 gen 2 which claims to be 20Gb
@@Justin_Leahy you must read all, i refer to USB, that is NOT TB! Tb include the capability to do also usb (different protocl then tb) devices. Tb3 is 40gb but can only do usb 10gb, but tb4 is 40gb as tb3 but has usb speed of 40gb as well.
@@Justin_Leahy You are unfortunately wrong informed about the USB speeds from Tb3 ports. Tb3 can only do USB (i am not talking about TB devices!) devices up to 10Gb. TB4 can do USB up to 40GB, so my Sandisk Pro extrem with USB3.2gen2 is fully utalized at a speed of 20Gb. Of course you can plug it in on TB3 as well, but you only get 10GB max speed. The only thing i asked initially was that he should show us when he plugs in more devices that reach in total 40GB of USB traffic, if it is really that 40GB or not.
A card reader reader… wut. Call me when they have a card reader reader reader 😬
So basically the whole point of the video was to test if it works lol.. (Of course I would imagine they sent you a working unit.)
500 US$ for a dock is way too much and that not comes with the card reader wich is around 90.00 - I pass
if it get ssd , then i buy it..
This is definitely overly engineered for 99.99% of the people who will watch this, and like you said it doesn’t have storage options instead of reader options. Cool idea, doubt it would make sense
Toaster sd
Instead of selling one useful dock, it sounds as if they've found a way to sell a complete dock in four easy installments of $99.00 (or whatever). Meh. Not impressed.
I though you were a windows user
I'm slowly moving to the dark side
everything but SxS cards. bummer
i stopped watching midway
AFTER i saw the price......
LOL! Why do people keep trying to do content creation on Macs? Then make up various excuses when it doesn't work? It's like banging your head against the wall and wondering why your forehead is bleeding. Just build yourself a PC for half the price and never have problems again...
curious to know which software you used to test out the card read and write speeds @fstoppers