Do you love the portability of your laptop but miss the functionality of a laptop into the dock and enjoy these conveniences without the hassle. Use this guide to pick up a docking station for your laptop computer and make things a bit easier.
Docking Stations for PC Laptops
Docking Stations for Mac Laptops
Benefits of a Docking Station
Whether you prefer Mac or PC, here are some benefits all docking station users enjoy in addition to not dragging around bulky accessories:
* Choice between using the notebook's monitor or an external display.
* Less wear on computer's ports.
* Provides additional device ports.
* Increased video/audio support.
Buying Tips
* Some docks are universal while others are proprietary.
** Be sure you confirm that your model will mount properly if buying a non-universal dock
* Check whether or not a dock is powered.
** Some docks require the AC adaptor from the notebook to function properly.
*** If this is the case, consider purchasing an additional AC adapter for the dock.
