Kickstarter Project Aims To Make MacBook Air Dock
The LandingZone is a docking station for the MacBook Air that hopes to become a reality via Kickstarter pledges. The dock circles the end of the MacBook Air, plugging into the ports on both sides of the device and including a full range of ports on the back -- including a 10/100 ethernet port and a Kensington-compatible lock, two things the MacBook Air lacks. The planned retail price of the LandingZone is around $200, but can be purchased with a $159 pledge.
LandingZone is a docking station for the MacBook Air. We love the MacBook Air for its beauty and functionality. The MacBook Air deserves a docking station that"s just as beautiful and functional. So we designed one and we think it"s pretty cool. We hope you agree. - Total of 4 USB 2.0 ports; no need to attach a separate USB hub - Built in 10/100T Ethernet port; no more dongles for the Ethernet or fumbling with the cable - Built in Mini DisplayPort capable of driving resolution up to 2560x1440 - Built in locking port compatible with all the Kensington Locks; now you can secure your MacBook Air - Two models to support either the 11" or 13" version of the MacBook Air (2010 or later) - Beautifully designed and engineered for simplicity, elegance, reliability and functionality (patent pending) - Comes with US power adapter which accepts wide range of input voltage (100~240 Vac)
The project is looking to raise $50,000 by January 1st, 2012 to begin production of the LandingZone. 111 backers have pledged more than $17,000.