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Plugable USB 3 0 Universal Laptop Docking Station for Windows Dual Video HDMI DVI VGA Gigabit Ethernet Audio 6 USB Ports
Last Updated: December 28, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
25
Spam Test
PASS
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
HDMI
Review Analysis - 974 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ports
313monitors, dvi, plugable, usb 3 0, dock
+89%
-11%
" ... Just plug in all your cables and connect power. ... The docking station has an HDMI and a DVI connector. ... So now, on one monitor I have DVI on the monitor going to DVI on the docking station and for the other monitor I have DVI on the monitor going to HDMI on the docking station. ... "
" ... I wanted a way to easily plug in my laptop and have it sent to two monitors. ... So my installation basically went as follows: connect one monitor via VGA to the dock using the included DVI adapter, connect another monitor via HDMI (not included) to the dock, plug in my laptop with the included USB 3.0 cable, and I was good to go! ... Just plug and go. ... "
" ... I have one HD monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and ethernet plugged in and everything works perfectly. ... When I don't need dual monitors, I can close the laptop and the monitor plugged into the docking station works as a single display. ... "
" ... Running two monitors - one via VGA and another via HDMI with no lag. ... "
" ... Gives you all the necessary ports to attach what you need. ... "
" ... Great way to connect two additional monitors without having a docking station that the laptop sits on. ... The only possible downside is one monitor has to be VGA and one HDMI, at least that's how we assumed to set them up. ... "
" ... Allows me to swiftly plug and unplug my Ultrabook and Surface Pro from my peripherals. ... "
" ... I've had this docking station a while and it's worked well with three different models of pc laptop computers. ... "
Device Compatibility
308monitors, docking station, dock, lenovo, plugable
+89%
-11%
" ... I wanted a docking station for home, but I didn't want to buy one specific to my laptop that would be useless when I got a new laptop. ... This dock is not only universal (so it will work with future laptops), It is actually cheaper that the dock that was specific to my Lenovo laptop that would only be useful for my current laptop. ... "
" ... Seamlessly lets me trade out the work laptop for the personal laptop and actually keep using my monitors. ... "
" ... Very simple to use with Windows 10. ... I have two monitors running off from this along with my laptop screen (total of 3 monitors). ... "
" ... I sent back the extra dock and kept the other, which has worked great with my new Dell monitor. ... "
" ... Windows 10 found it and all of the devices plugged into it as soon as it was turned on. ... "
" ... This works great for my Surface 1st Gen tablet!! ... I will purchase this for my wife's laptop as well! ... "
" ... I am a full-time creative digital professional and I needed a hub to connect my Surface Pro4 to all my other stuff so that I could work more efficiently. ... "
" ... Great way to setup a laptop docking station. ... "
Setup
167easy, install, set, easy to set, installation
+96%
-4%
" ... Installation was very simple. ... "
" ... Installation was easy and there is no fuss with driver issues. ... "
" ... Setup according to Plugable's emailed instructions, which included a link to the driver needed, was very easy. ... "
" ... Was able to get my setup running in under 10 minutes. ... "
" ... Very easy to install, and I am running all of my peripherals through it. ... "
" ... It's compact & easy to install. ... "
" ... The install went perfectly, all components that were plugged in the Dock worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Easy to use and install. ... "
Ease of Use
142easy to set, set, setup, easy to install, easy to use
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to setup dual monitors ... "
" ... The installation was easy. ... "
" ... Worked well out of the box with simple, easy to use instructions. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, and they make it possible to use multiple displays and a host of other peripherals. ... "
" ... This dock was easy to setup and had done everything I've asked of it and more. ... "
" ... Easy to set-up and use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and install. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and it, really, worked! ... "
Product Reliability
124months, years, failed, weeks, year
+70%
-30%
" ... Been using it for a couple of months - no complaints so far. ... "
" ... Right out of the box everything started working. ... "
" ... First day using this and I have had zero problems. ... "
" ... Worked immediately once everything was plugged in, no heartache! ... "
" ... Purchased one 3-4 years ago and another 2 months ago. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised . ... "
" ... I've been using this for almost a year - the hub still works as well as it did when I first got it. ... "
" ... I have had if for a few months and havent had a problem yet. ... "
Mouse
98keyboard, monitor, laptop, keyboard and mouse, monitors
+80%
-20%
" ... The laptops instantly recognize the mouse, keyboard, audio, and network connections and then an easy installation of the DisplayLink drivers and it's up and running. ... "
" ... I plug in to a keyboard, mouse, ethernet, and single monitor. ... "
" ... Plugged in my montiors, my wireless mouse and keyboard, connected to zbook laptop running windows 10 and it all just worked ... "
" ... With this product I am able to use dual monitors, keyboard, mouse, and speakers without an issue. ... "
" ... When I get back to my office, I just plug the USB cord back in and my monitor, keyboard and mouse work perfectly. ... "
" ... Dual monitors, USB keyboard/mouse and NIC interface all run perfectly. ... "
" ... I hook up 2 monitors, a keyboard, mouse and my headset for a home office set-up using my personal laptop. ... "
" ... Easily accommodates two monitors, wireless keyboard/mouse, and a flash drive and still has room for four more USB devices. ... "
Drivers
81driver, download, windows, plugable, displaylink
+80%
-20%
" ... When I initially did the installation, after installing the drivers the two external monitors came up without much fuss but the wired Ethernet and USB ports did not work properly. ... I then loaded the drivers on my second computer and plugged that in, and once again everything just worked. ... "
" ... The only thing you need to connect is a USB cable and download the drivers and even with my laptop closed and tucked away behind the printer, this product works 100%. ... "
" ... No issues loading the drivers on my Windows 10 system. ... "
" ... The drivers installed seamlessly without having to do anything to get it working. ... "
" ... Downloaded the drivers from their site and viola, I'm good to go. ... "
" ... You can download the drivers from their website. ... "
" ... I also like that it gives you all the ports without any driver support required at all - truly plug and play. ... "
" ... The step up was instant, I didn't even need to download any drivers! ... "
USB
75usb 3 0, usb ports, plugable, docking station, monitors
+87%
-13%
" ... Plain and simple, Plugable makes the best USB docks I have used. ... "
" ... I also like that this has more USB ports than any other device I looked at. ... "
" ... Plenty of USB ports. ... "
" ... I have a CD/DVD disk player, an external hard drive that I use as a backup, and a Logitech Unifying receiver connected to the rear ports of the Plugable USB 3.0 docking station. ... "
" ... I use both DVI and HDMI for 2 out of my 3 monitors and I bought a Plugable HDMI to USB 3.0 adapter to extend to a 3rd monitor. ... Yes, you can use more than 2 monitors if you buy adapters, so long as you use the USB 3.0 ports on the front of the docking station. ... It will work with the USB ports on back but at a cost on video quality. ... "
" ... Needed this for new laptop to connect vga and also have usb hub. ... Using the usb 3.0 and 2.0 ports and everything is great. ... "
" ... Sound output works and usb 2.0 added functionality to it. ... "
" ... Extra USB ports and 2 additional monitors to expand my desktop. ... "
Marketplace
73amazon, works, company, plugable, advertised
+92%
-8%
" ... I have never written an Amazon review before. ... "
" ... (They also are eligible for Prime shipping, which is a great bonus.) ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... This is the real deal! ... "
" ... Functions as advertised. ... "
" ... works exactly as advertised. ... Thank you so much. ... "
" ... I'm just glad that Amazon stands behind their products and has an awesome return policy. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised . ... "
Keyboard
65mouse, laptop, mouse and keyboard, monitor, keyboard and mouse
+82%
-18%
" ... internet, keyboard, mouse, and extra hard drives. ... "
" ... To start with, I plugged in my mouse, my keyboard, an external hard drive, and the power source, hooked it up to my Windows-based Dell PC, and . ... "
" ... 10 minutes start to finish and i have my screen up and running with separate speakers and a wireless keyboard. ... "
" ... I cradle my laptop in a vertical stand, and work from a wireless keyboard and full size monitor. ... This device enables me to operate exclusively from my new, powerful laptop when home or travelling, and then connect to the large monitor, keyboard and mouse at work. ... "
" ... I plugged it in to my laptop, wireless keyboard and mouse, second monitor and it just worked! ... "
" ... Three screens (one usb powered) keyboard, mouse, h/drive etc - all working. ... "
" ... It has had no problem handling everything I need to plug in, Monitor (I run my laptop display and the external monitor together), key board, mouse, external hard drive, external Blu-ray/DVD/CD writer, speakers, audio monitors, and recording interface. ... "
" ... 4) I use dual display (1080P), mouse, keyboard, and audio with it every day and have experienced zero issues. ... "
Display Clarity
53screen, laptop, monitor, screens, monitors
+79%
-21%
" ... A few quick notes if you do this on a Surface 2 Pro, lock the screen orientation to landscape and you will need to adjust the display settings to make it look normal on a wide screen display. ... "
" ... My personal laptop has a 1920 X 1080 display, and I am getting that same resolution on my large display when I connect the laptop to the Plugable unit. ... "
" ... I'm running a dual screen set up with various other hardware and never had any issues. ... "
" ... - 3 Monitors - two additional screens INCLUDING my laptop for 3 total screens ... "
" ... Setup was a breeze, you have to be patient on getting the screens right but ultimately chose 2 monitors and not the laptop screen, with a USB keyboard and mouse everything works great and no worries that you'll run out of ports. ... "
" ... I have not had any performance problems, even with full screen video, highly recommended! ... "
" ... I am using a set of screens with unusual connections, so I had to contact their customer service to ask a question . ... "
" ... Slim enough, not gorgeous (I could have done without all the branding permanently engraved on both sides, and no, that "Display Link" part is not a sticker), but serviceable in appearance. ... "
Software Platform
47windows, software, drivers, os, windows 7
+72%
-28%
" ... Works great on Windows, Ubuntu/Linux recently broke the displaylink drivers however the USB stuff works well. ... "
" ... Downloaded the drivers from their site and viola, I'm good to go. ... "
" ... Windows recognized it and set this up in about 30 secs. ... "
" ... Works as expected with Windows 10. ... "
" ... Very simple to use with Windows 10. ... "
" ... Google it to figure out how to with your OS. ... "
" ... Works well on Windows 10. ... "
" ... Without the Bob's help I would never have been able to figure it out due the native "features" of PowerPoint, Win 7, and the Surface Pro 4. ... "
Cables
42cables, dvi, laptop, desk, cord
+86%
-14%
" ... I'm enjoying the convenience and the improved cable management on my desk. ... "
" ... I am now getting a new cable. ... "
" ... important for something that sits on your desk with a bunch of cables hanging off it. ... "
" ... Then hid it in a cute box in hopes to narrow down the cord clutter on my small desk. ... "
" ... Plug the 1 USB cable back in and its like I never left. ... "
" ... Power cable length is considerably short. ... "
" ... It transforms my workspace into a desktop computer experience, but allows me to unplug just one cable to take my laptop to meetings with me. ... "
" ... All bases were covered with complete patience from him, from the obvious (could it be a faulty connection cable?) ... As for the product itself, definitely works as advertised and it's great to have a single spot to hook up my connection cables as well as charge my phone. ... "
Product As Described
36works, advertised, exactly as described, worked, promised
+97%
-3%
" ... Works as promised. ... "
" ... Everything works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... It is working for what is advertised. ... "
" ... Just as promised! ... "
" ... It works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked exactly as described. ... "
" ... Convenient and works as advertised!! ... "
Price
34money, worth, works, worth the money, well
+85%
-15%
" ... This is the real deal! ... "
" ... This is definitely an investment! ... "
" ... Great product at a great price. ... "
" ... First of all, I balked at the price tag. ... "
" ... This is a no brainer at $100. ... "
" ... for the price, i think it's an excellent value ... "
" ... Fantastic product at an excellent price. ... "
" ... Overall a must for anyone using a laptop that needs to plug in at work everyday, well worth the price. ... "
Overall performance
33performance, job, graphics, works very well, fine
+88%
-12%
" ... worth it, but slows down a bit if you do GPU related tasks ... "
" ... The refreshing rate is very fast. ... "
" ... Does it’s job well, no complaints ... "
" ... This product works exceptionally well. ... "
" ... Using with a Dell Inspiron 7547 laptop running Ubuntu 14.04. ... "
" ... Works well so far. ... "
" ... I set my mouse speed very fast so I notice it. ... "
" ... Works really well. ... "
Delivery
28product, received, delivery, promised, delivered
+100%
" ... Fast shipping, works as expected. ... "
" ... Ordered using free same day delivery. ... Installed and working within 30 minutes of delivery. ... "
" ... Plugable sent me an email with the drivers when the product shipped. ... "
" ... Delivered on time and product works fine. ... "
" ... Received the product yesterday and was using it in minutes! ... "
" ... It arrived yesterday. ... "
" ... Early the next morning, I received a response from a technician, and over the next couple of days I received almost immediate response from the tech assigned to my support ticket, as we worked together via email to solve the problem. ... "
" ... Received the product as promised. ... "
Capacity
27home, room, work, use, set
+96%
-4%
" ... I work from home a few days per week so I used this product to set up my home office to mimic my corporate office in order to have 2 monitors, a wireless mouse & keyboard, and headset for Skype calls. ... "
" ... Perfect for home use. ... "
" ... I like the fact that it does not take up a lot of desk space. ... "
" ... We have about 6 of these in our office. ... "
" ... My workspace at home is now as nice as my workspace at the office. ... "
" ... I travel quite a bit and I love that I can plug in when I get back to the home office. ... "
" ... I bought two - one for my office, one for my home office! ... "
" ... I won't be playing quake on it anytime soon, but it works fine for normal office work. ... "
Size
24space, small, laptop, takes, small footprint
+100%
" ... The Pluggable is well built and heavy. ... "
" ... It takes up so little space on my desk that now I can organize my space. ... "
" ... I travel quite a bit and I love that I can plug in when I get back to the home office. ... "
" ... Additionally, it has a small footprint and a sleek design. ... "
" ... The size is perfect as it does not take up any valuable space on my computer table. ... "
" ... I like the fact that it does not take up a lot of desk space. ... Its small and compact. ... "
" ... Small footprint on my desk. ... "
" ... This is compact, but it still requires a significant amount of space on my desk. ... "
Lagging
23delay, restarted, mouse, unplugged, time
+30%
-70%
" ... I want to like this, but it's just to slow. ... I cannot recommend this simply because of the monitor issue and lag. ... "
" ... Always mouse lag, ... it causes SEVERE LAG of everything. ... "
" ... freezes and unfreezes quite often making the annoying ding sound every time. ... "
" ... I was suffering from major lagging problems and could hardly move around. ... "
" ... The lag is noticeable and it freezes up easily. ... "
" ... I want to like this, but it's just to slow. ... I cannot recommend this simply because of the monitor issue and lag. ... "
" ... after that it started being glitchy about the video, sometimes failing to recognize it until I restarted the device. ... "
" ... I have unplugged, restarted the device several times, and the problem continues. ... "
Resolution
20monitor, monitors, external monitors, display, setting
+75%
-25%
" ... I hooked up two 28 inch monitors and the resolution is incredible. ... "
" ... The video looks fantastic and the displayport drivers are handling the 1080p second screen with aplomb - sharp images and no noticeable lag. ... "
" ... Hope this helped anyone experiencing issues setting up dual monitor external display. ... "
" ... I run two 1080 display Link monitors and Ethernet and it works every time. ... "
" ... I use a second monitor hooked to my laptop and it works like a champ. ... "
" ... All of these screens have 1920x1200 resolution. ... "
" ... My personal laptop has a 1920 X 1080 display, and I am getting that same resolution on my large display when I connect the laptop to the Plugable unit. ... "
" ... One of the known challenges with this, and many, docking stations is high resolution support. ... "
Returns
20replacement, returning, another, returned, refund
+35%
-65%
" ... Returned it to try something else. ... "
" ... I am returning this product back. ... "
" ... short return window. ... "
" ... Working with seller to get a full refund now. ... "
" ... I had to return it. ... "
" ... I contacted the seller to purchase a replacement. ... "
" ... I was contacted with some suggestions to improve functionality, and a refund offer if I can't get it working. ... "
" ... The second one is going back tomorrow. ... The first one didn't work, and I gave it another shot to try a second one. ... "
Sound Quality
15speakers, speaker, plugged, external, 2
+73%
-27%
" ... One of the unexpected benefits of this device is that it has a sound card which is considerably better than the one on the Toshiba laptop connected to it, so all the audio stutter and external loudspeaker issues I was experiencing have vanished, to be replaced with rich, accurate sound. ... "
" ... I haven't tried the sound yet so I left the sound rating at 3 start. ... "
" ... Printers, speakers, backup drives, and all of my peripherals seem to work fine. ... "
" ... screen is clear and no delay or sound issue. ... "
" ... The docking station is easy to install, works great with sound, 2 monitors etc and customer service is superb! ... "
" ... Sound output works and usb 2.0 added functionality to it. ... "
" ... I think plugged in my remote sound system BOOM ... "
" ... The power light flashes and sends a pulse to my speakers. ... "
Storage
15takes, desk, enough, small, little space
+100%
" ... All the outlets worked perfectly fine and the station itself is small enough to occupy little space without being bulky at all, but sturdy enough to hold its weight and not be flimsy once you connect all the various outlets to it. ... "
" ... Takes up minimal space, but not unstable or top heavy. ... "
" ... I like the fact that it does not take up a lot of desk space. ... "
" ... It takes up so little space on my desk that now I can organize my space. ... "
" ... Given that the unit sits upright is another plus, as it takes up very little space. ... "
" ... It’s sleek takes little space. ... "
" ... Saves a lot of space on a desk. ... "
" ... Small enough so it doesn't take up too much space on the desk, and works great. ... "
Charging
15usb, docking station, charging, dock, tablet
+93%
-7%
" ... I've now received my docking station, plugged it in, and confirm it works wonderfully. ... "
" ... Keyboard, echo dot and android charger all run through the Plugable docking station. ... "
" ... fit bit charge cord. ... "
" ... One note, they say it will not charge you smartphone or tablet, but when I plug my iPhone or iPad into the USB 3.0 it does charge mine ... "
" ... This dock will not, however, charge the tablet or other computer connected to its master USB jack (although Pluggable did make a Docking Station to charge Dell Venue 8 Pro tablets, but which reportedly won't charge NuVision tablets). ... "
" ... I emailed support again, and again got a quick reply that Plugable was shipping me a new unit free of charge. ... "
" ... Excelent docking station ... "
" ... I also use the dock's always powered USB port to charge my fitbit as well. ... "
Build Quality
14quite, made, looks, flush, device
+64%
-36%
" ... Build quality actually seems decent as it has some weight to it. ... "
" ... You can leave it plugged in and it doesn't break. ... "
" ... This product has made our lives a bit easier. ... "
" ... As soon as I removed the device from the packaging, I could tell the build quality was superior. ... "
" ... The unit still works the same as it did when I bought it, so it not only looks and feels well manufactured, it actually is. ... "
" ... If you are thinking of buying a flexible docking station,BUY THIS ONE. ... "
" ... I've had some issues, but technical support has made up for them all and they could be related to other hardware/connectors. ... "
" ... It's slim, yet sturdy and won't fall over. ... "
Gaming
13games, use, graphics, video, mouse
+69%
-31%
" ... Graphics and response times are perfect. ... "
" ... Does well in a non gaming environment. ... Don’t know about gaming . ... "
" ... - If you have a dedicated Graphics Card (Nvida, AMD, . ... "
" ... Sometimes there is a slight delay in the mouse tracking - (I'd not play games with it) but it is fine giving I can disconnect and be mobile with one plug. ... "
" ... I use the displays them for general business purposes - not for gaming - and they are plenty fast for that purpose. ... "
" ... a Logitech gaming type mouse ... "
" ... I can't hook my video through it since I play video games on the laptop. ... "
" ... It is not meant for heavy graphical output, such as 3D games. ... It can handle most anything else though, such as Netflix, movies, internet browsing, and other more basic games. ... "
Apps
13link, google, drivers, downloaded the software, disable
+69%
-31%
" ... I love the fact this works with anything that has the right drivers loaded, including my android phone. ... "
" ... Last was my work laptop, which is locked down so I can't install any programs. ... "
" ... I downloaded the software and it started right up! ... "
" ... Google it to figure out how to with your OS. ... "
" ... I'm a software developer, but am a bit behind on hardware related things, so I was thrilled when I heard of this. ... "
" ... Works with basic chromebook and google desktop sharing app. ... "
" ... I downloaded the software from an email I received before the unit got here. ... "
" ... I installed the software from their website yesterday. ... "
Video Playback
13watching, videos, youtube, tube, smooth
+77%
-23%
" ... Found this online and watched a couple of videos and decided to give it a try. ... "
" ... I have experienced no problems with monitor response, including watching You Tube videos. ... "
" ... Good video output. ... "
" ... Training videos display fine. ... "
" ... Purchased this after watching the Plugable You Tube video. ... At my wits end and after reading a zillion blog articles, watching a bunch of You Tube video's, and surfing Amazon reviews, I've come to the conclusion that there are myriad of solutions to this common problem. ... "
" ... I have not had any performance problems, even with full screen video, highly recommended! ... "
" ... I can't hook my video through it since I play video games on the laptop. ... "
" ... In minutes I was watching a movie on the TV. ... "
ISP
11one, ethernet, connection, works, may
+82%
-18%
" ... One connection to access my entire desktop configuration. ... "
" ... Just what I needed!!! ... "
" ... Works just fine. ... "
" ... Just what I wanted and needed. ... "
" ... my ethernet speed is now 325+Mbps. ... "
" ... I decided to give it a try, and presto . ... "
" ... Just what I needed. ... "
" ... a wired Ethernet connection ... "
Design
11design, unit, works, white, well
+91%
-9%
" ... I'm not using all it's functions, but it looks well built and does everything I need. ... "
" ... It works perfectly and looks great on the desk. ... "
" ... bonus - its thin design looks nice and makes sense between the monitors on the desk. ... "
" ... The unit is solid black (with the exception of the white logo). ... "
" ... The unit still works the same as it did when I bought it, so it not only looks and feels well manufactured, it actually is. ... "
" ... Additionally, it has a small footprint and a sleek design. ... "
" ... This looked promising, so I ordered it. ... "
Fit
10small, enough, docking, strong, station
+60%
-40%
" ... My principal needed an easy docking solution and this fit the bill. ... "
" ... its small and it holds all the plugs I need for my laptop ... "
" ... The docking station fits my needs perfectly. ... "
" ... Makes transitioning from work to home a snap. ... "
" ... All the outlets worked perfectly fine and the station itself is small enough to occupy little space without being bulky at all, but sturdy enough to hold its weight and not be flimsy once you connect all the various outlets to it. ... "
" ... It's slim, yet sturdy and won't fall over. ... "
For Running
9monitors, minutes, got, year
+100%
" ... They patiently worked with me until they got me up and running. ... "
" ... All of these are running simultaneously: ... "
" ... Got my 2 monitors up and running with no problem and I've had no issues after about a year or so. ... "
" ... I am running dual monitors on the device with no issues. ... "
" ... They were very efficient and had me up and running in just a few minutes!! ... "
" ... Again, it was easy to get everything up and running. ... "
" ... Have 3 monitors up and running. ... "
" ... I had everything up and running in a couple of minutes. ... "
Controls
7settings, lid, display, closed, turn
+29%
-71%
" ... Wish it had an on and off button instead of having to unplug it all the time. ... "
" ... First, the laptop has to be open to turn on the power where the replicator has a power button of its own. ... "
" ... That should be on the first line in bold letters. ... "
" ... For example, the Win10 right toolbar *always* is flickering with the menus moving left, then back right. ... "
Print Quality
5wireless, printing
+100%
" ... a USB label printer ... "
" ... My home computer is an HP. ... "
" ... - Printer (printing test pages) ... "
" ... I have a wireless network with a wireless printer. ... "
Power Consumption
5supply, strip, instead, town, back
+40%
-60%
" ... A piece of the power supply is missing. ... "
" ... Wont power on, now is unusable. ... "
Headphones
5one, jack, hear, could, usb ports
+40%
-60%
" ... I only wish I could hear the music on the headphone jack. ... "
" ... The other issue is when I hook up my phone headphones on to the port it doesn’t play back in stereo mode i.e. ... I hear only on one of the earbud. ... "
" ... The headphone (speaker) output was erratic. ... "
Network
5network, using, problem, laptop, ethernet
+40%
-60%
" ... Worked once, but when machine was shut down and restarted the next day, it no longer recognized the network. ... "
" ... I don't know why, but after using for about 30 minutes, it starts to block my wifi signal on my laptop ( same problem happens when trying different laptops). ... "
" ... I was having a slight problem with my HDMI monitor dropping the signal and going black for a few seconds from time to time, but other than that, all good. ... "
Memory
4hard, backup, speakers, ram, plug
+75%
-25%
" ... I also leave an external hard drive plugged into the docking station so that I can maximize the storage on my surface. ... "
" ... Hoping I can save the stuff on her hard drive by making it an external drive. ... "
" ... Surface Pro 4 i7, 16g ram. ... "
Picture Quality
4resolution, really, quality, one, much
+50%
-50%
" ... But what's really annoying is that the picture is fuzzy. ... "
" ... The graphics quality is very bad even for plain text at 1920x1080 resolution. ... "
CD/DVD
4use, drive, usb 3 0, software, ports
+75%
-25%
" ... If you have no CD drive on your machine, no problem! ... "
" ... You don't even have to use the software CD provided if you're trying to use this with a work computer. ... "
" ... I have a CD/DVD disk player, an external hard drive that I use as a backup, and a Logitech Unifying receiver connected to the rear ports of the Plugable USB 3.0 docking station. ... "
Speed
410
+100%
" ... After 10 minutes, voila! ... "
" ... I had it set up in 10 minutes. ... "
" ... I was up and running again within 10 minutes. ... "
" ... Took 10 minutes. ... "
Cleaning
4windows, utility, since, plugable, plug
+75%
-25%
" ... I just wanted a clean boot. ... "
" ... I clean up a bunch of cabling I had and have 2 external monitors working with my 19" laptop screen. ... "
" ... Along with this is pic of my setup (pardon the dust). ... "
Cable Length
3cable, short, little, length, usb 3
+67%
-33%
" ... Just plug in all your cables and connect power. ... I hide all that sort of thing, plus extra cable length, between my desk and the wall, so taking up 2 spaces on the power strip is much more annoying for me than having the power supply blob laying around on the floor. ... "
" ... Power cable length is considerably short. ... "
Defective Delivery
3received, plugable, first, arrived
+33%
-67%
" ... The first dock I received was defective. ... "
" ... Defective - had the IT support at my office assist and they confirmed it is defective. ... "
Features
3plugable, menu, functions, features, advertised
+67%
-33%
" ... The blue power light on the front is really bright ... "
" ... Functions as advertised. ... "
Screen Protection
3black
+33%
-67%
" ... It is hard to work when what you are working on keeps jumping from one screen to the next. ... "
" ... Black screen remained. ... "
Comfort
3keyboard, fingers, external, dock, crossed
+100%
" ... I am also plugging my head set, mouse, and an external keyboard to the dock. ... "
" ... But I came away feeling even happier about my purchase. ... These are people that you can feel good giving your business to. ... "
" ... Fingers crossed it stays that way! ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 3
USB: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
HDMI