Anker USB 3.0 Dual Display Universal Docking Station with DVI/HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, and 6 USB ports for Windows (19V / 2A Power Adapter included)

Works like expected. Eased the whole docking and undocking process. Simple and elegant.

I recently got this docking station for my work, which is increasingly from home (I have been a road warrior for a long time, living out of a suitcase with a laptop, an iPad and a mobile). I previously had a docking station for my older Lenovo X220 which needed to be replaced with a new X240 - but infuriatingly the new laptop needs a different docking station! So, doing a bit of research on Amazon, I stumbled across the new breed of docking stations which work off the USB 3/SS ports available on modern laptops, provide connectivity to additional monitors, ethernet LAN (faster than wifi), and additional USB ports - and all at a very attractive price point for a device that can work with any laptop, not just dedicated to a particular brand and model like Lenovo - jackpot indeed! I checked out a few different brands - like Belkin, Plugable, etc - but settled on this Anker docking station mainly because it had the smallest form factor and looked tidier than the others. I have also used other Anker products, and like their quality and reliability. Also, most of these docking stations seem to be based on the open source DisplayLink software, so form factor and reliability were the deciding factors. It was also a bonus that it was the cheapest! Delivery was absolutely top class - which is what we have come to expect from Amazon - having ordered in the afternoon, it was with me the following morning. A very straight forward installation - just plug in the various gizmos and go. I also downloaded the latest core software from the DisplayLink website and installed on my laptop, which was immediately recognised by the docking station. BTW, I still have Windows 7 on my laptop. == Monitors == This story turned out great! I already had two monitors - An LG E2251 for use with the laptop, and an Asus PB287Q UHD monitor connected to a tower PC that I use for my hobbies. Both monitors had free ports, and I connected the E2251 to the DVI port and the PB287Q monster to the HDMI port of the docking station. I now have 3 displays in effect - the laptop + the two monitors. The LG E2251 is running at 1920x1080 and the Asus at a very respectable 2048x1152. The Asus can run at 3840x2160 (which is what I use it at with the directly connected tower PC), but DisplayLink put out a message indicating that it had to drop the resolution with two monitors going. But I have absolutely no complaints, as I had the bonus of 3 monitors at pretty high resolutions. I now work with my email and calendar showing on the LG, my Word and PowerPoint work on the Asus, and odds and bits running on the laptop monitor - just great! The software gives me full flexibility on how the displays are laid out - horizontal, vertical or a combination. The mouse just smoothly moves across the screens. == Ethernet Port == Another success here. I have a gigabit ethernet powerline adapter running from the Sky fibre broadband router downstairs. just connected the the docking station to the adapter and my laptop just automatically joins up the normal wifi and the ethernet connection into one channel. When I unplug the laptop from the docking station, it just continues with the wifi connectivity - smooth! == USB ports == There are two USB3 ports on the front and 4 USB2 ports on the back of the docking station. I connected a wireless keyboard through one of the USB2 ports (I know some reviewers have complained about a lag in keystrokes, but I have had no such issues - may be the latest software has fixed it). I connected a Jabra conference speakerphone to another USB port for my work meetings using Lync - it works like a dream. I also used an external CD drive (the laptop is a lightweight configuration - so no optical drive - keeps the weight low). No problems with the CD drive, or flash memory sticks! == Audio Port == Just for a good measure (and for lack of better things to do), I connected one of those dinky little speakers that you use with iPads for good audio. That worked well too. == In conclusion == This is the best £89 that I have spent - it tidied up my desk, eliminated repeated swapping of cables, provided a huge working surface in displays, and gave me a greater freedom and flexibility in how I work through the day. And I can use it it with any PC or laptop with USB. I fully recommend this miracle of modern technology - a very useful one at that and a good investment.

I have only had this product for one week now but it is performing exactly as expected. I am running two external monitors, one directly through HDMI and one through a DVI-HDMI adapter cable. I also have my USB wireless mouse and keyboard as well as miscellaneous other USB peripherals attached and there is no visible lag on the monitors. I have not tested it for video playback speed as of yet and I do not perform graphics-intensive tasks so I cannot comment on tis performance. I do not have my network wired in either since I am using my wireless connection through my laptop so I cannot comment on network speeds or downloading effects on video performance.

This had no reviews when I purchased it. Compared to all the other USB 3.0 docks out there I went this route strictly on two reasons; 1) Anker products in general are 4 to 5 star rated items. So I was able to establish trust in the name even though I have never purchased an electronic device from them before. 2) When looking at other options many of the reviews were not very good. Most of the 3.0 docks were 3 stars rated at best... so not very convincing to me. I have a new Lenovo Thinkpad Twist running Windows 8... and I almost bought the Lenovo branded 3.0 hub for it. The weak user review average kept me form doing so.... which made me look for another option. That was the decision part of the purchase.... I just hooked up the hub.... it auto updated and configured itself (took a few minutes).... and then I was ready to rock and roll! I have a triple monitor setup now.... the Thinkpad 12.5" screen... plus two 20" monitors! I have one monitor setup as DVI to DVI and the second monitor is setup as DVI to HDMI (purchased BlueRigger Cables for this setup, very nice stuff). So now I can take all my work and spread it across any of the 3 screens.... see attached pic. (Notice Dock sitting under the two larger screens on my desk) I have a USB printer, USB Hard Drive and network cable plugged into the dock. All work as intended. I have two cables hooked into my laptop... the USB 3.0 cable that goes to the dock.... and the power cable. I am also using the onboard speakers on the laptop just to maximize desk space. So all-in-all.... this was the perfect purchase for my work needs. When I am ready to go on a business trip I have a second power supply in my bag so I can leave the primary one at my desk. I avoid a lot of wiring hassle by purchasing a secondary power supply for travel purposes... and it only cost me $13 from Amazon... so why not buy a spare??? LOL I will post any thoughts as they arise.... I am one day deep into my new work setup using the Anker USB 3.0 Dock.... so far I am impressed with ease and functionality of the device. And one other note... the base to make the unit stand upright is very nice and heavy... so it will help stabilize the Anker 3.0 Dock when standing up. I hope these details helps those searching for a suitable USB 3.0 Dock... if you have any questions just let me know. I tried to be as detailed as I could.... but am happy to answer any questions. So for $99 I am very happy with what this product delivers... and it looks nice too! Since this is a universal USB 3.0 this will be usable for many years to come... well at least until the even faster USB 4.0 comes out! ;) 5 Starts for value, functionality, ease of use and good looks!

Habe die Dockingstation in Verbindung mit meinem Lenovo Twist Ultrabook in Verwendung. Betriebssystem Windows 8.1. Funktioniert tadellos, Bildschirm wird in Full HD 1920x1080 scharf und ohne erkennbare Verzögerung dargestellt Kopieren auf externe USB Harddisk problemlos, Scannen ebenfalls. Alles läuft wie bei einem direkten Anschluss der Geräte. Dier Ausgabe funktioniert problemlos auf Notebook und Monitor (erweiterter Desktop) oder auch nur auf Monitor (habe ich so eingestellt, Deckel des Ultrabooks wird nach dem Einschalten geschlossen). Dockingstation kann bei laufenden Ultrabook an- und abgesteckt werden. Wenn das Ultrabook eingeschaltet wird, wechselt die Anzeige bei mir mit kurzer Verzögerung auf den Monitor (2 Sekunden), da ich nur den Monitor zur Ausgabe nutze. Hinweise: Dockingstation hat keinen Netzschalter keine Stromversorgung des Notebooks über Dockingstation. Der USB 3.0 Port mit Stromversorgung ist für externe Geräte gedacht). USB Geräte werden aber immer mit Strom versorgt, auch an USB 2.0 Anschlüssen. Es sind daher 2 Anschlüsse am Notebook zur Nutzung notwendig: Stromversorgung + USB 3.0 für Datenverbindung Farbeinstellung des Monitors nur über Monitormenü möglich, Kalibrierung mittels Windows funktioniert nicht, sollte aber bei neuen Monitoren kein Problem sein. UNBEDINGT vor der Installation die neuesten Treiber besorgen. Sind bei der Firma Displaylink (s. Google) zu finden (nicht bei Anker). Angeschlossen sind: mit HDMI: Iiyama 24 Zoll Monitor (Auflösung Full HD 1920x1080) mit USB 2.0 (hinten): externe USB 2.0 Festplatte von Hitachi mit 500 GB (Schreiben: 30 MB/s ist sehr gut) Scanner Epson 1500 GT TV DVB-T Stick mit HD Auflösung mit 3-fach USB Splitter: Maus+Tastatur (kann also noch ein Gerät anstecken) mit USB 3.0 (vorne): externer Samsung 3.0 USB CD/DVD Brenner (Schreiben mit 10MB/s möglich) mit Gigabyte Netzwerkkabel (hinten): Buffalo NAS im Netzwerk: Lesen: 30 MB/s Gesamt: eine empfehlenswerte Dockingstation zu einem günstigen Preis. Nutze mein Ultrabook jetzt wie zuvor mein Standgerät mit allen Peripheriegeräten. Mobile Nutzung nach dem Abstecken von 2 Anschlüssen ist schnell erledigt.

Die Station hat ein wirklich schönes Design und fällt auf dem Schreibtisch kaum auf. Das Ladekabel ist leider etwas kurz und bei zwei hochauflösenden Monitoren konnte ich eine leichte Verzögerung feststellen, die ohne die Station nicht bestand. Angeschlossen waren ein 27" Monitor und ein Cintiq, hinzu kamen 2 externe 2,5" Festplatten, Maus, Notebookkühler und Tastatur. Wenn ich nur meinen 27" Monitor zu den anderen Geräten angeschlossen habe und keinen 2. Monitor mehr, läuft alles reibungslos. Aber da ja die Möglichkeit besteht, einen zweiten Monitor direkt mit dem Notebook zu verbinden, ziehe ich nur einen Stern ab. Daher bleibt die Station auch bei mir - es erleichtert das tägliche Mitnehmen vom Notebook doch ungemein, wenn man nur das USB 3.0 Kabel anschließen muss.