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Cables To Go 28652 USB 2.0 Laptop Docking Station with Video (Black)
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good enough
(4 out of 5) by A. Walls on Aug 6, 2009 (portland, oregon)Does clean up my desk somewhat. I went from a dell laptop and its own docking station that really allows you to have everything run through the docking station so there is only placing the laptop on its connection. I now have a gateway computer (company owned) but needed a larger monitor and keyboard. This docking station allows me to leave all of my USB stuff plugged into to the station. I wish the speakers and power would go through this device rather than having to plug them in whenever I come back to the office, then it would be perfect. But other than that it works great and looks sharp.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
This is the device I have been looking for
(5 out of 5) by Penny Johnson on Jul 25, 2009 (California, USA)I have been looking for a dock station for a long time. The laptop companies have dock stations. But they are too expensive. When I saw this device and read a few reviews, I decided to give it a try. When I received it, I eagerly installed it. It was quite an easy process because I only needed to install the software and followed the instructions on the screen. All I did were just click a few "Next" and "Finish" buttons, then plug in the USB cable. Everything else is done automatically. When the software is installed and the USB is connected, I can connect my larger monitor, keyboard, printer, optical mouse, and network cable to the dock station. My laptop becomes a decktop! When I need to take my laptop away, I only need to disconnect the video and UBS plugs. This is really a wonderful device at a reasonable price.
It's an okay product
(3 out of 5) by Aileen Warner on Dec 3, 2009This product advertised to use one USB cable to connect laptop to all devices. Not true. In order for video to work, there is an additional cable. It works okay after a call to tech services. Not impressed, but will keep because too much hassle to send back.
Works well initially, with compromises, then the problems
(2 out of 5) by D. Lin on Nov 20, 2009 (San Francisco)I use my new Cables To Go 28652 Docking station at home on a personal Dell XPS, and a work HP Elitebook 6930p. Both running Vista 32 bit. Connected to Viewsonic large LCD screen, Dell keyboard and Logitech mouse.
Pros:
everything connected to it works perfectly.
universal design.
price.
Cons:
no mic/head phone jacks. the workaround is to plug to the computer, or try a audio usb adapter but i'm cautiously optimistic on the sound reproduction.
Improveables (wish list):
1. more USB ports would be useful. the 3 built-ins for me are occupied by an external hard-drive and a multi function printer, leaving only one open for now (may get used to address the con though).
if you need more, you'll need usb extender or connect the components directly to the laptop. I like the solution HP offers the most which i use at work. It is a snap-in design that does it all in one step, though it is a dedicated design for specific HP models only. another option is to go wireless on some of this...hmmm.
2. industrial design. the way this docking station situates is more aptly described as just sort of hanging on the desk, next to the external monitor and behind the laptop. as opposed to securely sitting in position - leading to a messy display of the exposed cables.
3. ethernet connection setup could be easier. it is not plug & play. though i am happy with the wireless, the plug-in comes in handy when needed.
Not sure:
how it will work with Windows 7. though I'm not worried because of the current positive experience.
Finally, for me the pros outweigh the improveables and cons, so Cables To Go stays :)
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edit (11.23.09), changed from 4 stars to 2:
couple days into using the purchase and it has developed an external keyboard and mouse problem. every few minutes it will freeze for 10 to 20 seconds. this does not happen with the laptop(s) keys/mouse. i will troubleshoot and update on finding.
after talking to the Cables to go tech support twice, which were courteous and prompt, it is determined to be the docking station hardware issue. I will do a return. what i learned in this is that since I've plugged and unplugged the peripherals so many times, the process does not seem so bad as plugging directly to the laptop ensures perfect working order. i am ordering a usb extender to take care of all except for sound and the external monitor - that should be a reliable and inexpensive solution. In the future i plan to get laptops from manufacturers that make proprietary docking stations. i think HP, Levono and Apple are strong in that.
Pros:
everything connected to it works perfectly.
universal design.
price.
Cons:
no mic/head phone jacks. the workaround is to plug to the computer, or try a audio usb adapter but i'm cautiously optimistic on the sound reproduction.
Improveables (wish list):
1. more USB ports would be useful. the 3 built-ins for me are occupied by an external hard-drive and a multi function printer, leaving only one open for now (may get used to address the con though).
if you need more, you'll need usb extender or connect the components directly to the laptop. I like the solution HP offers the most which i use at work. It is a snap-in design that does it all in one step, though it is a dedicated design for specific HP models only. another option is to go wireless on some of this...hmmm.
2. industrial design. the way this docking station situates is more aptly described as just sort of hanging on the desk, next to the external monitor and behind the laptop. as opposed to securely sitting in position - leading to a messy display of the exposed cables.
3. ethernet connection setup could be easier. it is not plug & play. though i am happy with the wireless, the plug-in comes in handy when needed.
Not sure:
how it will work with Windows 7. though I'm not worried because of the current positive experience.
Finally, for me the pros outweigh the improveables and cons, so Cables To Go stays :)
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edit (11.23.09), changed from 4 stars to 2:
couple days into using the purchase and it has developed an external keyboard and mouse problem. every few minutes it will freeze for 10 to 20 seconds. this does not happen with the laptop(s) keys/mouse. i will troubleshoot and update on finding.
after talking to the Cables to go tech support twice, which were courteous and prompt, it is determined to be the docking station hardware issue. I will do a return. what i learned in this is that since I've plugged and unplugged the peripherals so many times, the process does not seem so bad as plugging directly to the laptop ensures perfect working order. i am ordering a usb extender to take care of all except for sound and the external monitor - that should be a reliable and inexpensive solution. In the future i plan to get laptops from manufacturers that make proprietary docking stations. i think HP, Levono and Apple are strong in that.
Great product
(5 out of 5) by Integrated Technologies on Nov 5, 2009 (Ft Myers Fl)Great Product, makes Laptop a workstation. Received it fast and have had no problems with it. I am very satisfied.