A number of devices today connect to PC via USB ports. However, notebooks by default provide approximately two to four USB ports, allowing users to connect a maximum of four USB devices at a time. To overcome this constraint, Kensington has come up with a unique solution. The company has introduced two new USB docking stations and a display adapter that is powered by the latest DisplayLink technology.
These latest docking stations are said to be designed to make life a bit easier for the busy professionals. The USB docks allow users to connect external displays, mouse, keyboard as well as speakers to their notebook PC. The built-in graphics adapter allows users to add an external display to their notebooks.
“DisplayLink’s graphics technology made USB display connectivity possible for the previous generation of Kensington USB docks, so their advanced DL-195 chip design was naturally the right choice for our newest Kensington systems,†said Frederic Frappereau, Global Product Manager at Kensington.
“When workers can quickly turn their laptops into desktops with just one USB connection, they simply get more done. When IT administrators can avoid dock-and-PC matching and can build a true hot-desk experience with a simple USB plug, they save time and money,†said Dennis Crespo, DisplayLink executive vice president of marketing and business development. “Putting USB graphics technology inside these advanced USB docks and adapters provides real every day computing benefits, increasing productivity and enhancing the user experience.â€
Both the newly launched docks incorporate similar features. The only difference is that one of the docks supports Ethernet while the other doesn’t. Both the models incorporate a maximum of five USB ports, DVI and VGA inputs as well as I/O ports. The docks are said to support a resolution of 2,048 x 1,152 pixels.
The Kensington USB docking stations are compatible with various operating systems like Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X. The stations may also offer support for the forthcoming Windows 7 operating system. The Kensington USB docking station with Ethernet will cost around $149.99 (approx. Rs. 7,200) while the docking station without Ethernet connectivity will retail for $129.99 (approx. Rs. 6,240). The company is also offering a multi-display adapter along with the docks. This adapter costs around $79.99.
