Simply put, the docking station refers to an attachment to extend something. It is a powerful workstation that offers various ports for mobile devices. It is also known as a “dock” or a ‘universal port replicator.” Once a docking station is plugged into the laptop, it amplifies the capability of a laptop into a full-fledged desktop.
One of the most compact variants is the ‘cube docking station’. It is smaller than most mobile phones, saves a lot of desk space, and eliminates clutter on your work desk. It measures 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.4 inches, making it one of the smallest docking stations available in? the market.?Users can connect the following to the cube docking station via a single USB C-cable:
- Two HDMI displays
- One USB 3.0 port,
- Two USB 2.0 ports for connecting peripherals like a keyboard and mouse
- A wired gigabit Ethernet connection
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Features of a docking station
- It consists of standard expansion slots. It also has additional expansion ports for connecting peripherals such as a backup drive, larger storage, keyboard, printer, modem, and more.
- It is portable, does not take up much space, gives power supply, and enables a user to connect multiple devices.
Features of a ‘cube docking station’
- Connectivity:?It enables compatible Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac and USB-C, Chromebook, and Windows systems to connect with dual HDMI monitors, 3 USB 3.0 devices, and wired gigabit Ethernet. However, it is incompatible with? DisplayPort monitors.
- Compact and sleek:?A one of its kind docking station which is cube-shaped, and smaller than a mobile phone helps save valuable desk space and eliminates clutter. What’s more, being sleek and a lightweight dock (130g), it is your perfect travel partner for a? quick set-up at a conference or connectivity in a meeting room.
- USB-C Compatibility:?Make sure the host laptop is equipped with a USB-C port supporting DisplayPort Alternate Mode. A few examples are the 2018 MacBook Pro, the 12″ Retina MacBook, and a few Microsoft and Dell laptops too.
- Performance:?The Cube provides a direct pipeline to the host graphics processor with its VESA DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB-
- Benefits of a docking station
- The evolution of the internet over the years, the rise of cloud computing, cloud collaboration tools, and more have led to an increase in the number of users using mobile devices. Given the way we now use our devices, a docking station comes in handy.
- Using this device, one can get done more from?laptops?despite being thinner and lighter and enhance overall productivity.?
?A portable docking station like the cube is a good investment and does not require any major maintenance. It significantly enhances the performance of a basic desktop. It is both a functional and a good-looking device.??
