StarTech.com USB 3.0 Docking Station with DVI - 3 x USB ports, USB A

This DVI docking station for laptops offers a cost-effective way to create a simpler but highly functional workstation that can be used in permanent workspaces, or by multiple people in guest or hoteling (hot desk) environments.

If you don’t need all the connections and features of a traditional laptop docking station, you can use this dock to add the most essential connections (such as an extra display) to your laptop.

Now you or your colleagues can be more productive and create an efficient and comfortable workspace, even in an area with minimal desk space.

Essential connections that are ideal for simple workstations

This laptop dock features basic device connections that are integrated into a small foot-print housing. Now you can create a permanent or hoteling (hot desking) workstation in a location with limited space. The dock offers an efficient solution for adding an extra display, a Gigabit network connection, and multiple USB devices without having to connect several individual adapters. And, with hotel desks or hot desks, laptop users aren’t tied to one specific workstation, so they can come and go easily.

The DVI dock offers simpler connectivity, so you can save money by avoiding a docking station that has connections you might never use. It’s perfect for anyone who needs to expand their connectivity in virtually any environment or application.

It’s a cost-effective docking station that still provides all the fundamental ports of a full-size workstation, such as DVI output, and when paired with your laptop display, you can easily set up dual monitors.

Compact design maximizes your available space

If you’re running out of physical workspace, this USB 3.0 (also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 - 5Gbps) docking station can help. Its compact design occupies minimal surface area, so you can integrate it into smaller areas than traditional docking stations or desktop computers would require.

By maximizing your available space, the compact dock can help eliminate the added cost and hassle of purchasing more offices, cubicles, or desks.

With fewer ports integrated into a small foot-print housing, the dock is a perfect fit for short-term work areas (hot desks). It’s ideal for mass deployment in business, classroom, computer lab, and government settings. Plus, it integrates nicely into home-office or office hoteling workspaces that have limited space.

Always-on fast-charge port makes charging easier

You can avoid the aggravation of a dead battery and make sure your mobile device is always ready to go, using the dock’s USB fast-charge and sync port. Plus, the always-on USB port supports device charging even when your laptop isn’t connected to the dock.

When you’re in a hurry, the easily accessible USB port charges your smartphone or tablet faster than traditional USB ports. This front-panel port ensures your mobile device is always within arm’s reach, so you can simultaneously get your work done while enjoying convenient device charging at your workstation.

Universally supported

Unlike some proprietary docking stations designed only to work with specific laptop models, this universal laptop dock works with multiple brands. All you need is your laptop’s USB 3.0 port and you can be up and running quickly. With universal support, you can use this dock with different laptops now, or in the future.

The USB3VDOCKD is backed by a StarTech.com 3-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

• Always-on USB fast-charge port supports device charging without a laptop connection, and USB Battery Charging Specification 1.2
• Three USB 3.0 ports — two standard ports and one fast-charge and sync
• Universal compatibility, works with virtually all USB 3.0 equipped laptop brands
• Easy-access 3.5mm 4-position TRRS headset port (audio plus microphone)
• Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port with Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support
• Support for resolutions up to 2048 x 1152
• Fast, hassle-free setup
• Rugged and durable design offers reliable performance
• Includes a USB 3.0 host cable
• Supports Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS
• Add essential ports to your laptop and create a permanent, single-video workstation, or a short-term (hotel or hot desk) workspace
• Easily add the dock to your office or any environment with space constraints, with a compact, small-footprint housing that offers simpler device port connectivity
• A cost-effective way to add ports to your laptop, such as DVI, USB fast-charge, USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and a headset jack

• Create a hoteling, guest workstation (hot desk) for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) users, or for CYOD (Choose Your Own Device) applications where companies offer a selection of laptops that can be used at one workstation
• Save money by using a dock with only the ports you need, or by deploying just one universal laptop docking station for several employees or guests
• Works with most USB 3.0 equipped laptops, such as your Ultrabook™, Microsoft® Surface™ Pro, Surface Book, Surface 3, Lenovo® Yoga, MacBook, and many Windows based tablets
• Create a single-video workstation that’s ideal for small or home offices, as well as small, medium, and large businesses

• Laptop docking station
• 3.6 ft [1092 mm] USB 3.0 host cable
• Universal power adapter (NA/JP, EU, UK, ANZ)
• Instruction manual

You can use an external display or projector with a Mac notebook while its built-in display is closed. This is known as "clamshell" or "closed display" mode.
Clamshell mode requires that the following devices are connected to the Mac notebook:
A power adapter.
An external keyboard, mouse, or trackpad.
An external display.
macOS does not see DisplayLink displays as external displays, therefore this criteria is not met and clamshell mode cannot be enabled when a DisplayLink adapter is the only external display connected to the computer.

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