Built & supported in Australia.
Every kit is assembled by hand in our St Kilda office. When you call, you speak directly to Ben — the person who built it. No overseas call centres. No ticket systems. Local warranty, local returns, local people.
Need 1TB or 2TB? hello@slatelabs.com.au
Melbourne pickup available on request.
Melbourne pickup available on request.
1
We build it for you
Blazing‑fast 512 GB SSD built into the dock, formatted and Performance‑tested on a real Mac Mini right here in Melbourne
2
We ship it to you from our Melbourne office
Express shipping Australia-wide.
3
You plug it in
One cable. Drive appears on your desktop. No setup, no tools, no tutorials.
Why This Kit?
Slate Labs vs DIY
| Slate Labs Kit | DIY Yourself | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | ✓ 30 seconds | 1–2 hours research + assembly |
| SSD pre-installed | ✓ Done for you | ✗ You install it |
| Drive pre-formatted | ✓ Ready to use | ✗ You figure it out |
| Parts tested together | ✓ Compatibility guaranteed | Hope for the best |
| Cable quality | ✓ USB4 40Gbps braided | Whatever's cheapest |
| Support if stuck | ✓ Email or WhatsApp us directly | YouTube & Reddit |
| Warranty | ✓ 1 year, local | Multiple vendors, good luck |
| Price | $349 | $497+ |
What's in the box
Every part chosen for a reason. Nothing left to chance.
Pulwtop 9-in-1 Dock
4K HDMI, USB-A, SD reader, 3.5mm audio. M4 power button cutout.
Pre-assembled
500GB NVMe SSD
Stays cool in a sealed enclosure. Speed tested before it ships.
Installed & tested
Silkland USB4 Cable
40Gbps. 1,519 reviews, 4.6 stars. Zero dropouts.
Connection verified
Pre-formatted
Appears on your desktop instantly. Mac & Windows.
Ready to use
64GB MicroSD
Camera to storage vault via the dock's card reader.
Bonus — free
📸 Precision
screwdriver
screwdriver
Precision Screwdriver
If you ever want to swap the drive yourself.
Bonus — free
Honest speed note: The dock runs at USB-C 10Gbps — around 900–1,000 MB/s. Perfect for photos, docs, media, and backups. If you edit 8K RAW video professionally, a Thunderbolt 4 enclosure is the better tool. For everyone else, this is faster than you'll ever need.
"Every kit is assembled, tested on a real Mac Mini, and verified before it leaves our hands."
Ben — Founder, Slate Labs
15+ years in IT · St Kilda VIC 3182
ABN 46 569 035 891 · Verify on ABN Lookup →
ABN 46 569 035 891 · Verify on ABN Lookup →
1-Year Warranty
Local Australian warranty. We fix or replace it.
30-Day Returns
Full refund. No argument. ACL applies.
Real Support
Email or WhatsApp the person who built your kit.
Australian Business
Registered ABN. Real accountability.
What Buyers Are Saying
Real Reviews From Real People
★★★★★
"I was going to build my own but this saved me a full afternoon. Plugged it in and it just worked."
Verified Dock Buyer
★★★★★
"Perfect for someone who doesn't want to mess around with tiny screws and YouTube tutorials."
Verified Dock Buyer
★★★★★
"The aluminium finish looks great under my Mac Mini. Clean setup, no clutter."
Verified Dock Buyer
The Maths
What It Would Cost You DIY
DIY Cost Breakdown
Pulwtop 9-in-1 Dock (company website, USD converted)$175
512GB NVMe SSD$120
Silkland USB4 40Gbps Cable$22
64GB SanDisk MicroSD Card$30
Installation + speed testing (computer store)$150
Total if you do it yourself
$497+
Our Price
$349
You save over $148 — and you get a system that has already been built, tested, and verified on a real Mac. Not a box of parts.
What Buyers Are Saying
Real Reviews From Real People
★★★★★
"I was going to build my own but this saved me a full afternoon. Plugged it in and it just worked."
Verified Dock Buyer
★★★★★
"Perfect for someone who doesn't want to mess around with tiny screws and YouTube tutorials."
Verified Dock Buyer
★★★★★
"The aluminium finish looks great under my Mac Mini. Clean setup, no clutter."
Verified Dock Buyer
📸 Ben
"I read 554 reviews, tested every cable and dock combination, and built a kit I'd give to my own parents."
Ben — Founder, Slate Labs
15+ years in IT · St Kilda, Melbourne · ABN 46 569 035 891
Common Questions
Quick Answers
Yes. The dock connects via USB-C, which is on every Mac Mini from 2018 onwards. It also works with MacBooks and Windows PCs with USB-C.
For most people — photos, documents, music — yes. If you need more, contact us and we'll build a 1TB or 2TB kit at a custom price.
No. This dock uses USB 2.0 ports specifically to avoid the well-known 2.4GHz Wi-Fi interference issue that affects some USB 3.0 docks.
Absolutely. Contact us after ordering and we'll arrange collection from St Kilda.
Return it within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked. Australian Consumer Law applies.
Ready to Expand Your Mac Mini?
500GB of storage, 9 extra ports, zero setup. Express shipping available.
Add to Cart — $349
30-Day Returns
1-Year Warranty
ABN Registered