USB 3.0 Docking Station Comparison

jahnsj · 7 Aug 2012 at 23:04

Hi Guys,

Have been combing the internet for a review/comparison of all available USB 3.0 Docking Stations but I haven't found anything that compares all of the available ones.

Was wondering if anyone has found a comparison to all the 3.o USB Docking stations?

I'm looking to connect 2 external monitors to my laptop.

Here are the ones I've found.

Targus USB 3.0 Dual Video Docking Station ACP70EUZ
Targus USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Dual Video Docking Station With PowerACP71USZ
Lenovo USB 3.0 Dock 0A33970
Toshiba dynadock® U3.0 Universal USB 3.0 Docking Station PA3927U-1PRP

Anyone know which one is the best?

Thanks for any info, much appreciated!

Cheers,
JJ

jahnsj · 8 Aug 2012 at 12:43

Anyone have an idea?

Orcvader · 8 Aug 2012 at 12:52

What laptop do you have? It's going to be quite stressful to the CPU since the signals are sent via USB.

jahnsj · 8 Aug 2012 at 13:24

Im getting a new Dell Inspiron 15R SE Intel i7 3612QM 6M cache 3.1Ghz, 8 gig DDR3, 1TB Serial ATA, 2GB AMD Radion HD 7730M.

Hope this helps, I was going to get a Latitude but the cost for those laptops is too high.

I know its CPU intensive but its more for online movies and work. Not games anymore since I got a game console.

Orcvader · 8 Aug 2012 at 13:29

Have you considered using the VGA + HDMI ports on the laptop? The laptop uses the 3rd generation i7 (Ivybridge) that can display up to 3 monitors, so really you won't need a dock. Will also mean less strain on the CPU meaning extra power for multiple applications.