AUKEY has a new USB-C dock that works with Continuum

Microsoft’s vision of Continuum, as found on the Microsoft Lumia 950, 950 XL and some newer Windows 10 Mobile handsets is pretty great, but the concept is limited by expensive accessories – as the official dock from Microsoft costs a pricey $99.

AUKEY aims to solve this problem with its new, $42 USB-C Hub. It features four, lightning-fast USB 3.0 ports (up to 5 Gbps), and HDMI port, with support for monitors capable of displaying up to 4K content (3840×2160), surge protection for your devices, and plug-and-play support for most devices. Most notably, the dock can be used without a power adapter – it’s powered solely by your USB -C connection.

Here are the official product details:

Add four USB 3.0 ports to your devices with USB-C (Female) adapter. And the USB 3.0 Ports support ultra-fast data transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps and downward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 specifications.

• Supports 3840 x 2160 resolution on displays capable of 4k (UHD), and is also reverse compatible with 1080p. A good companion for connecting HDMI enabled HDTV, 4K LED display monitor, or projector to extend your laptop for whatever working or gaming; supports high definition audio including SACD, DVD-Audio.
• Has over-current protection built into each port to protect both connected devices and your hub from power surges. USB Bus-Powered, no additional power adapter needed. No driver needed, plug-and-play, support hot-swapping.
• Connected with a power source, the USB-C input charging port allows you to keep charging your Macbook, Chromebook Pixel, Lenovo Yoga 900 (driver needed) and Lumia 950 (the only compatible USB C Smartphone) while the hub is in use.
• Note: The USB 3.0 ports on the hub can’t be used to charge your phones, tablets or other devices even with the charger plugged into the USB-C charging port (only very small current can be provided to the USB 3.0 ports). The USB-C input charging port can’t be used for data transmission.

A Reddit user has confirmed that this Hub successfully works with his Lumia 950 XL.

You can buy this dock here.

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