Toshiba PA3542U-2PRP Dynadock USB Laptop Docking Station with DVI Port

Manufacturer: Toshiba
Customer Rating:

, based on 17 reviews

Lowest Price: $99.99
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Editorial Review:

Access All Your Computer Devices Through One USB Cable
Compatible with Any Brand of Windows Based PCs
1.15 Lbs (WxLxH) 1.77" x 3.07" x 8.46"

The Toshiba dynadock USB Docking Station is an advanced docking solution with a high performance video controller built-in. Virtually any brand of windows-based computers, laptops or desktops, with a USB 2.0 port is compatible with this versatile docking station. The upright slim design allows you to connect all devices to your PC with one USB cable instantly - providing fast access to your desktop environment. It adds six USB 2.0 ports, 7.1-channel surround sound via S/PDIF port and high-resolution video output through the video port on the dynadock. You can now view up to 3 displays simultaneously. Get one for your home and office for simple expandability and connectivity! Front USB ports supply power even if PC is off Adds 7.1 channel surround sound though S/PDIF port Supports up to 1600 x 1200, 32-bit color video resolution Ports - six USB 2.0, S/PDIF, Serial, LAN, VGA, microphone, headphone (or speaker) and DVI-I Minimum System Requirements - PC with 1.2GHz or higher processor - Intel Pentium/Celeron family or AMD K6/Athron/Duron family, or compatible processor (Core 2 Duo 2.0GB PC processor or higher recommend), Windows Vista or XP with SP1 (SP2 recommended), 512MB of RAM or higher, USB 2.0 port, 30MB of available disk space, CD-ROM drive

Customer Reviews:

Christmas Gift

This item was purchased as a Christmas gift and therefore cannot be rated at this time.

2008-09-13

Probably the best you'll find.

So the video card will not support video playback, at all. Outside of the the picture and video on my 20" look great and it supports the screen resolution. But im not using it of course because it doesnt support movies or video of any sort. Also another problem is that my laptop will not recognzise that it is plugged in once it goes to sleep and wakes back up. The software is also pretty screwy but it atleast works with everything else.....all usb ports, ethernet, sound for my speakers. Just count on messing with the software for a bit before you can get it set up right. But it will work, save the video playback through it's video card that is.

2008-09-07

Excellent Docking Station

The docking station worked perfectly with my monitor and vista. Very easy to set up. The only drawback was that it doesn't supply power to the notebook as well.

2008-09-03

Video does not work with 64bit Vista

Its Okay.....I purchased this unit to avoid unhooking several connections when I leave from work everyday. The unit does not charge/power the laptop so you still have to connect your power cord. In addition, the Video does not work with 64bit Vista. I was told this after talking to Toshiba's technical support. I was also told they have no plans to release any updates for this unit as it has reached its life cycle....wasnt too happy to hear this... Soooo, I have to connect my external monitor (VGA - as no laptops have DVI connects) direct to the laptop....

2008-09-01

Not viable

The Toshiba Dynadock went from barely useable to unusable. Support is non-existant.
Until the most recent updates the unit worked 80% of the time on one of our two laptops. The update on the Toshiba-Dynadock main web page is for V2.3. That did not work, and a search of the Toshiba site had a newer 2.3c. It did not work either,i.e., the same video problem.
Our first attmept at tech support, July 2007 met with stunned silence, "never heard of the product." Now, Toshiba tech gives a number, but it is to an individaul's line, and he has not answered, or returned a call.
Toshiba Tech main line can only suggest calling the Toshiba company's main switch board.
Toshiba PA3542U-2PRP Dynadock USB Laptop Docking Station with DVI Port

2008-08-18

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