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Kensington K33926US
$150.00
Released September, 2009
The Pros:DisplayLink certification is ideal for users running multiple monitors - natively supports all features for reduced setup time. Picture quality is excellent, rivalling that of a direct connection - involves minimal compression artefacts/coloration issues as experienced amongst lower-end units. Works fairly well when configuring a laptop to function as a desktop - additional components (printer, keyboard, mouse) offer instant "plug-and-play" connectivity.
The Cons:Difficult to recover device-connected monitor upon entering sleep mode - may require multiple reboots to regain functionality. May have a difficult time syncing lesser-known monitors and USB devices - some users report device-powering issues and perpetual reset bugs. Not recommended for Mac users - many user issues appear to arise from attempting to sync software drivers with hardware components through an Apple computer.
The Kensington K33926US is a universal docking station released by Kensington in mid 2009 for Windows-based PCs. It is compatible with all major brands of notebooks — including Acer, Asus, Compaq, Dell, etc.
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— and allows a user to connect a multiple of peripherals to their desktop via just one simple USB cable. The unit in fact includes five USB slots, two external speaker ports, one 10/100 Ethernet port, and a DVI interface; a DVI-to-VGA cable is included for connecting a VGA monitor instead. In fact, users can connect up to six monitors total, but five $79.99 Universal Multi-Display Adapters would be required. Signature to the Kensington K33926US is its auto-installation, as no CD is required for the initial setup.
Additional Information
For a Mac-compatible universal docking station, please review the K33930US.
Features
- Universal Docking Station
- Major Brand PC Compatibility
- Auto-Install (Plug-n-Play)
- Hot Pluggable
- USB 2.0 Interface
- Ethernet Connectivity
- DVI Monitor Hookup
- WINDOWS OS ONLY
Specifications
- Operations System: Windows XP, Vista
- Maximum Resolution: 2048x1152 (1080p)
Connectivity
- Front Audio (In/Out)
- Back Speaker (Audio Out)
- USB x5
- 10/100 Ethernet
- DVI Port
Included
- USB Docking Station
- USB Cable
- DVI-to-VGA Adapter
- DVI-to-HDMI Adapter (Optional)
- 2.5Amp Wall Power Adapter
- Quick Start Guide
User Reviews (1)
Pros & Cons
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DisplayLink certification is ideal for users running multiple monitors - natively supports all features for reduced setup time
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Picture quality is excellent, rivalling that of a direct connection - involves minimal compression artefacts/coloration issues as experienced amongst lower-end units
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Works fairly well when configuring a laptop to function as a desktop - additional components (printer, keyboard, mouse) offer instant "plug-and-play" connectivity
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Difficult to recover device-connected monitor upon entering sleep mode - may require multiple reboots to regain functionality
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May have a difficult time syncing lesser-known monitors and USB devices - some users report device-powering issues and perpetual reset bugs
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Not recommended for Mac users - many user issues appear to arise from attempting to sync software drivers with hardware components through an Apple computer
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Not compatible with some TV cards - users required to plug their card directly into the computer will find the device virtually useless
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