Time to organise your 'i's

Apple fever is in the air, thanks to the launch of the hysteria-inducing iPhone X last week. So, let's cap off this week with a couple of gizmos from Belkin, a brand that works closely with Apple and complements their products.
As much as we hate seeing them get tangled together in one big mess, cables will always be part of our lives. There are two things you can do: either organise them properly, or do away with them completely. Belkin has some solutions...

Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock HD
The Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock HD is a diminutive piece of genius that is your all-in-one solution for connectivity. It has two Thunderbolt 3 ports, three USB 3.0 ports, one DisplayPort and two 3.5mm audio jacks that can connect to the Internet and have unlimited speed. You get all those ports in this single-cable docking solution, which means you can power your Mac (running OS Sierra or later; PCs are not compatible, and this device is plug-and-play) and add up to eight peripheral devices and even daisy-chain up to five Thunderbolt machines.
If you have more than one 4K screen, you don't have to worry because it also supports dual-4K displays, using the DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 3 slots.
Worried that data transfer might take longer because of how much you've connected? Well, its 40Gbps speed means there's practically no speed limit, and you can transfer three hours of 4K content in less than a minute.
(Dh1,290)

Belkin Valet Charge Dock for Apple Watch + iPhone
Another unassuming piece of charging technology that looks really cool. As you may see in the image, the Valet Charge Dock lets you charge your iPhone (with a Lightning port) and Apple Watch at the same time. All you have to do is to latch your iPhone and watch onto it.
The Valet has an aluminium base and a metallic-finish stand and arm (similar to the chrome-esque finish on the iPhone X). It's light, and you won't have any problem putting it anywhere you wish (also makes for a good showpiece - from a distance, guests might mistake it for a funky lamp!).
Right behind the Valet is a dial that you can use to adjust the Lightning connector; this is especially important if your iPhone has a case, so you don't have to waste time removing your smartphone from its case and putting it back.
It also includes a band support for Apple Watches, which gives extra support for heavier metal bands and avoid metallic components from bands, such as the Milanese loop, from latching itself to the rest of it.
For a touch of exclusivity, know this: the Valet is available only from Apple.
Of course, we're all waiting for the AirPower wireless charging mat in early 2018. To be able to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods, all at the same time, by just placing them on a device? Now, that's luxury!
(Dh499)
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