Universal Laptop Docking Station

A Universal Laptop Docking Station is an excellent way to enhance the performance of your notebook computer. One of the more popular models at the moment is the Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video.

It is said to be the very first USB based docking station that has true video output capabilities.

This docking station has a “One Touch” interface allows you to quickly and easily connect to an external monitor, keyboard, Ethernet, mouse, printer, speakers or other devices in a manner of seconds.

Furthermore, it is also the first docking station to allow you to connect through a single USB connection.

Perhaps the greatest benefit is that it allows greater flexibility to both commercial users and consumers because it is not dependent on a paticular brand of laptop, making it a low cost alternative to traditional OEM docking stations and port replicators.

I like it because when I place my notebook on top of the docking station, its unique shape provides me with a more comfortable typing position and allows for better cooling of my laptop.

Another point worth mentioning about the Targus’ Docking Station is the “Always On” capability.

There is a button on the back of the device allows two of the four USB ports to always have power, whether the notebook is powered down or in sleep mode. It allows USB devices that have been inserted into the docking station to continually have power or to recharge. I use the “Always On” feature to continuously charge devices such as my mouse, phone and PDA.

With ease of use in mind, this docking station’s 4 USB ports are also adapter friendly, meaning they are spaced twice as far apart compared to other stations, allowing for any size of adapter to be plugged into the port.