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Kensington Wireless USB Docking Station


(3 out of 5)

MSRP: $229


This pricey but versatile accessory lets you access multiple peripherals wirelessly and declutter your workspace.

Review date: Sep 22, 2008

Imagine bringing your notebook to work, setting it down on a desk, firing it up, and having all of your USB accessories (storage drives, keyboard, mouse, printer, etc.) connect to your system within seconds—but without the aid of pesky wires that can quickly become a snakepit. Kensington looks to declutter your workspace with its Wireless USB Docking Station, the world’s first certified WUSB-enabled docking station that can stream the content of any device plugged into it to a notebook up to 15 feet away.  It not only makes up to five USB devices wireless, but it also comes with an audio output and DVI port for cutting the cord between your notebook and your speakers and monitor. Design and Setup Measuring 6.3 x 4.2 x 2.1 and weighing a light 0.8 pounds (1.4 pounds with the AC adapter), the all-black mini-tower with adjustable antenna offers five USB 2.0 ports, one mini-USB, and a DVI port. Kensington supplied us with the Wireless USB Docking Station and a Lenovo ThinkPad T61

ProsCons
  • Instantly recognizes up to 5 USB devices
  • Works with speakers and LCD monitors
  • Easy setup
  • Slow file-transfer speeds
  • Doesn’t support 1080p resolution
  • Expensive

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Jeffrey L. Wilson