Need docking station to create more space on my table but not sure if I can plugin my laptop to UD3000 & Monitor, close laptop lid and hide laptop?
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Yes, you can use just the external monitor.. or leave the laptop monitor open for dual monitors. I've been doing both.
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Yes you can. I use dual monitors with my docking station. One is connected to the laptop VGA or HDMI output and the other is connected to the dock. I keep my laptop closed and only use the monitors. One is set up as a mirror of the desktop. Hope this helps.
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as mentioned, I guess it suitable to most model, since I had tested with my alienware m14r2, Toshiba qosmio and hp DM1 under windows 7. as for the close laptop lid and hide laptop, no issue as this is control from windows, control panel>hardware and sound>power option> edit plan settings>select advance settings>under the power saver (active), choose power buttons and lid, select lid close action and put as "DO nothing", then u are there.
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You should be able to close and hide your laptop by using the docking station. You may need to change power settings on the laptop so that the computer does not switch to sleep mode when closing the lid.
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I use it with my monitor very nicely but I have the "Twist" so the laptop/tablet does not take much room. Still getting used to it.
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Beverly, make sure you check the list of Laptops this Docking Station lists as comparable with your laptop, it should show which ones this Docking Station will support. Be careful & check it out completely.
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You can absolutely close the screen and still use the laptop with an external monitor and keyboard. I have been very happy with the docking station.
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Not without buying a separate attachment for your monitor. There will be insufficient clearance between the mounted monitor and the keyboard shelf to allow for opening a laptop without the laptop screen partially blocking the monitor screen.
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You may already have an HDMI. The first thing is to look carefully at your ports, also check the rear of your laptop. Some manufacturers put ports on the rear for docking stations. You will find that HDMI looks very similar to USB ports. DVI ports have a more rounded edge but HDMI is boxy like USB. Push come to Shove, tell me the make and model and I will look it up...One thing that is a decent alternative is gettin a 9 pin D-shell to HDMI or DVI depending what your needs are. Most laptops have a VGA out which is a standard monitor connection that preceded DVI and HDMI. If you also need sound, you will want to get a mini stereo plug (headphone jack), to connect to a speaker system. You may already have an HDMI. The first thing is to look carefully at your ports, also check the rear of your laptop. Some manufacturers put ports on the rear for docking stations. You will find that HDMI looks very similar to USB ports. DVI ports have a more rounded edge but HDMI is boxy like USB. Push come to Shove, tell me the make and model and I will look it up...One thing that is a decent alternative is gettin a 9 pin D-shell to HDMI or DVI depending what your needs are. Most laptops have a VGA out which is a standard monitor connection that... » Read More You may already have an HDMI. The first thing is to look carefully at your ports, also check the rear of your laptop. Some manufacturers put ports on the rear for docking stations. You will find that HDMI looks very similar to USB ports. DVI ports have a more rounded edge but HDMI is boxy like USB. Push come to Shove, tell me the make and model and I will look it up...One thing that is a decent alternative is gettin a 9 pin D-shell to HDMI or DVI depending what your needs are. Most laptops have a VGA out which is a standard monitor connection that preceded DVI and HDMI. If you also need sound, you will want to get a mini stereo plug (headphone jack), to connect to a speaker system. « Show Less
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No. You have to remove the cover to use the docking station. Very inconvenient.
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Yes if your monitor has a HDMI port. You can use HDMI direct from your laptop to your monitor as well. This docking station doesn't offer much value. If you add its cost plus a decent monitor your better off buying a refueled Apple Cinema Display from Apple.com. From within the store scroll to the bottom and click the Clearance & Refurbished link to see used or returned monitors for much less than new prices and they still get warranty from Apple.
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No. There is another docking station that has three usb ports which would allow the functionality you want. It is a little more expensive, but sold here on Amazon.
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the docking station has both a standard (blue) vga monitor connection and the higher resolution (white) DVI-D connection. I have not tried running 2 monitors but would think it would mostly depend on the laptop capabilitiies. For sure there are 2 monitor conecctions available.
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From looking at the external plug ins on the DV6 spec sheet there is not one for the docking station. Double check with HP but I would say no.
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MANUFACTURER ANSWER:Thanks for posting your question here, tarzan! As long as your laptop meets the hardware and software requirements (specified under 'Supported Operating Systems' section of the Product Description at Plugable UD-3000 USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station for Windows 10, 8, 7, XP (HDMI/DVI/ VGA to 2048x1152, Gigabit Ethernet, Audio, 6 USB Ports, 20W Power Adapter) ), it should work with the dock irrespective of the brand of the laptop.Hope the above information helps! If you need any additional information, please do feel free to shoot us an email at support@plugable.com. We are here to help!Thanks!Regards,RozePlugable Technologies MANUFACTURER ANSWER:Thanks for posting your question here, tarzan! As long as your laptop meets the hardware and software requirements (specified under 'Supported Operating Systems' section of the Product Description at Plugable UD-3000 USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station for Windows 10, 8, 7, XP (HDMI/DVI/ VGA to 2048x1152, Gigabit Ethernet, Audio, 6 USB Ports, 20W Power Adapter) ), it should work with the dock irrespective of the brand of the laptop.Hope the above information helps! If you need any additional... » Read More MANUFACTURER ANSWER:Thanks for posting your question here, tarzan! As long as your laptop meets the hardware and software requirements (specified under 'Supported Operating Systems' section of the Product Description at Plugable UD-3000 USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station for Windows 10, 8, 7, XP (HDMI/DVI/ VGA to 2048x1152, Gigabit Ethernet, Audio, 6 USB Ports, 20W Power Adapter) ), it should work with the dock irrespective of the brand of the laptop.Hope the above information helps! If you need any additional information, please do feel free to shoot us an email at support@plugable.com. We are here to help!Thanks!Regards,RozePlugable Technologies « Show Less
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Yep, it's possible with docks like this Dynadock, or the Plugable Dock Plugable USB 2.0 Universal Docking Station with DisplayLink DVI/VGA up to 1920x1080, Audio, Ethernet, and 4 Available High-Speed USB 2.0 Ports. You just connect the extra monitor to the dock with its own cable, then the dock to the laptop with USB. So assuming that your laptop already has an external VGA port that you can get one external monitor connected to (try that first), then the dock then allows you to add a second external monitor. Your desktop can then be set to span all three screens (your laptop screen, and the two external monitors), which is a cool setup.
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Hello Pete, you need to select between the desktop and laptop even if it is docked.
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As far as I know you should be able to use it as a docking station. I can not be certain though as the one that I received did not work.
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no, the docking station is for 30 pin connectors (pre-5th). you'd need to buy an adapter.
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There is no docking station if that is what you are looking for. Hope this helps.
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sorry, don't have a DOCKING STATION but love the veridesk. After I purchased mine, two more were purchased for the office - LOVE IT - also, we all use dual monitors