Saturday, January 7, 2012

Kensington sd100 Notebook Docking Station K33419US

Kensington sd100 Notebook Docking Station K33419US

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 12 x 6.5 x 4.2 inches ; 1.9 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000QJ7UDU
  • Item model number: K33419US
By : Kensington
List Price : $89.99
Price : $13.57
You Save : $76.42 (85%)
Kensington sd100 Notebook Docking Station K33419US

Product Description

One plug access to all your peripherals. No more digging around the desk, looking for unobstructed outlets any time you move your laptop. With the Kensington sd100 Notebook Docking Station, you can connect multiple peripherals to your notebook with just one plug. Plus you never have to shut down your notebook to connect the dock or change peripherals. Designed with a unique wedge shape to raise your notebook and help promote cooling. The sd100 offers five nicely spaced USB 2.0 ports to allow you to connect multiple USB devices such as a printer, external hard drive, or ipod to your notebook computer. The USB ports are always-on, meaning they are powered even when your notebook is turned off or disconnected, so you can charge your iPod or Smartphone even when you're not working. Kensington limited 18 month warranty.Which Dock Is Right for You?

 

Kensington sd100 Notebook Docking Station K33419US

 

Technical Details

  • Connect your notebook to your peripherals with just one USB plug
  • 10/100 Ethernet port allows you to maintain an Internet connection and avoid wireless hang ups
  • Stereo Out port allows connection of stereo or 2.1 speaker systems
  • Connect your Internet chat headset with the Microphone In port and Stereo Out port
  • Attaches easily to the Kensington SmartFit notebook stand (sold separately)
Kensington sd100 Notebook Docking Station K33419US

Costumer Reviews

The Kensington sd100 Notebook Docking Station should probably be called the "Notebook usb Port Replicator" because it is not a true docking station. That being said, this is a fine product what will fulfill the needs of most laptop users.

The device plugs into your laptop with one usb cable and offers sound, network, and five usb ports. It does not power your laptop (because it is a port replicator, not a docking station). It also does not offer ps/2 keyboard/mouse ports, so you will need to use a usb mouse and keyboard. It does prop your laptop up to a very nice angle to type on, so an external keyboard is less of a concern.

Overall, this is a very nice product for most people. (Just read the instructions.)

Shame on Kensington for advertising this as a docking station. It is a USB port replicator with wired networking and sound. As such it would be useful if it worked. The sound and network interfaces fail regularly requiring you to uninstall and reinstall the drivers (Dell Studio Laptop, Windows Vista).

Don't waste your money on this product. You're better off getting a handful of zip ties to bundle up your cables and plug/unplug at will.

 

Kensington sd100 Notebook Docking Station K33419US

 

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