DisplayLink's DL-195 which enables users to enjoy display resolutions of up to 2048×1152

It wasn t that long ago that the only option a notebook user had for
docking stations were the proprietary (and hugely expensive) docking
stations and port replicators that were made by the PC companies
themselves. We all know the pain of being forced into buying peripherals
specific to a single device and when you have no choice you re at the
mercy of the manufacturers when it comes to pricing. The days of the
proprietary docking station are all but numbered with devices like
Kensington s new SD400V Universal Notebook Docking Station giving you
complete freedom when it comes to PC compatibility.
Say you want to connect your laptop to an external monitor, some
speakers, the Internet, and your printer. Not a problem. With the new
USB SD400V Universal Notebook Docking Station all you have to do is
connect it to your laptop with a single USB cable and you re good to go.
The SD400V is really a much-needed upgrade to the Kensington SD200V with
new features like HD video output and auto install. The new dock also
includes DisplayLink's DL-195 which enables users to enjoy display
resolutions of up to 2048×1152. You can also get full HD with an
additional DVI-to-HDMI adapter.
The SD400V Universal Notebook Docking Station also has an auto-install
feature that claims a no CD needed installation process. If this
really is true they ve hit the full PnP holy grail on this one. Along
with DVI-I video out you also get 4 USB ports, a stereo sound jack, DVI
and an 10/100 Ethernet so you can jack right into your home network.
There are also headphone and microphone ports and a single always-on USB
port located conveniently on the front of the unit.
The PC compatible SD400V Universal Notebook Docking Station is available
for sale now with an MSRP of $149.99 at most online electronics
retailers. There's also a version without Ethernet and auto-install
functionality that lists for $129.99. For more information on this and
other Kensington products you can visit www.kensington.com.