Targus Universal Laptop Docking Station ACP50US

 

The Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video is the first USB based docking station with true video output capabilities. This "One Touch" interface allows users to quickly and easily connect to an external monitor, keyboard, Ethernet, mouse, printer, speakers or other devices in a matter of seconds. This product is also the first docking station to allow users to connect through a single USB connection. The Universal Docking Station provides greater flexibility to commercial users and consumers because it is not notebook platform dependent. It provides a low cost alternative to traditional OEM docking stations and port replicators.

When the notebook is placed on top of the docking station, its unique shape provides a more comfortable typing position and allows for better cooling of the notebook. Another factor unique to Targus’ Docking Station is the "Always On" capability. A button on the back of the device allows two of the four USB ports to always have power, whether the notebook is powered down or in sleep mode. This allows USB devices plugged into the docking station to continually have power or to recharge. A great use for the "Always On" feature is to continuously charge devices such as mice, phones or PDAs. Targus’ four USB ports are also adapter friendly, meaning they are spaced twice as far apart as typical to allow any size of adapter to be plugged into the port.

This is a Targus global product Uniquely Designed for Comfort and Cooling: Raised notebook platform improves airflow and convection cooling "One touch" connection to notebook and tablet PCs: Simply plug in a USB cable and have your keyboard, monitor/LCD and other external devices connected to your notebook True Video Support: Connect your monitor or LCD directly to the docking station; no additional cable connection required Plug and Play Connectivity: Automatically recognizes new USB devices when plugged in without rebooting No need to reconnect every time you boot-up Enhanced USB Ports - Power Ports: Two power ports provide twice as much power (1,000 mA) as standard USB ports - Always On: Power ports remain powered even when notebook is shut down or disconnected (perfect for recharging mice, phones and other devices) - Adapter Friendly USB Ports: USB ports are double spaced to accommodate larger adapters Power ports remain powered even when notebook is shut down or disconnected (perfect for recharging mice, phones and other devices) ACP50 Driver (8.3MB) -- Windows 2k/XP/Vista ACP50 User's Guide Color Silver Exterior Dimensions 10.6" x 3" x 1.2" Includes: Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video          6-foot (1.8 m) USB cable          Driver CD          User's Guide          AC Adapter System Requirements Windows-based computers with USB 2.0 ports          AC Adapter required for Targus Docking Station (will not function as a BUS powered device)          Windows 2000 (SP4), XP or Vista (32 bit version only) NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE 64 BIT VERSIONS OF XP OR VISTA Technical Video Modes Supports - Primary Video Mode: use external monitor or LCD as your primary display - Extended Video Mode: use both your notebook screen and external monitor or LCD for combined viewing - Mirror Video Mode: replicate notebook screen onto an external monitor or LCD - Video resolution: supports resolution up to 1600 x 1200 16-bit color          Connector Types: - (1) Monitor/Video Port (15 pin D-Sub) - (1) 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45) Jack - (1) Serial Port - (1) Stereo Audio-Out Jack (3.5 mm for speakers or headphone) - (1) Mono Audio-In Jack (3.5mm for microphone) - (4) Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Ports (two Power Ports and two standard USB ports both are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices and support transfers up to 480Mbps)          Video output will support the following resolutions and color quality: - 640 x 480: 8, 16, 32 bit color depth - 800 x 600: 8, 16, 32 bit color depth - 1024 x 768: 8, 16, 32 bit color depth - 1152 x 864: 8, 16, 32 bit color depth - 1280 x 768: 8, 16, 32 bit color depth - 1280 x 1024: 8, 16 bit color depth - 1600 x 1200: 8, 16 bit color depth * The recommended Video/DVD playback is at 640x480 resolution. Higher resolution playback will result in lower video performance Warranty Limited One Year Warranty Weight 13 oz