HP QuickDock 2.0 Docking Station (KN744AA)

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 10.5 x 4.3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001COCG9G
• Item model number: KN744AA#ABA
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Reduce desktop clutter and keep your HP or Compaq notebook connected to power, peripherals, and the Web with a single cable via HP's QuickDock 2.0 docking station (model KN744AA)--it'll even charge your battery when your notebook is docked.

Key Features Stay connected to everything--power, peripherals, Internet--via a single cable Recharge your battery when the laptop is connected to the dock Reduce cable clutter: keep your workspace clean and neat Easily attach a monitor for expanded viewing with VGA port, and project onto a large monitor while the laptop is closed Replicate the view on your laptop on a large screen, or view one application on your laptop and another on your monitor Immediately access printers, keyboards, mice, and external hard drives via the six USB 2.0 ports Utilize the Ethernet port to stay connected to the Internet or your home home or office network Manage media content via multiple audio output options and a consumer IR port Easily get up and go with the simple connection to your laptop Warranty: one-year limited Compatibility: HP Pavilion dv4, dv5, dv6, dv7, dv2000, dv6000, dx6000, dv9000, tx2, tx1000, tx2000, tx2500 series; HP HDX 16, 18, 9000 series; Compaq Presario CQ45, V3000, V6000 series Ports 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 VGA monitor port 1 Ethernet port (10/100 Fast Ethernet speed) S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface), RCA digital audio, headphone and microphone jacks (1 each) provide additional options for how you listen and input to your audio media

The QuickDock 2.0 docking station with six USB ports and VGA monitor port (see pop-up compatibility chart).

Product Description

HP QuickDock 2.0 Docking Station helps reduce desktop clutter and stay connected to power, peripherals, and the Web with a single cable. HP's Notebook QuickDock even charges your battery while it's docked. Connectors and Ports: Expansion Cable Connector (connects to notebook's Expansion Port), USB 2.0 Ports (6), Microphone (audio-in) Jack, Headphone (audio-out) Jack, External Monitor Port (VGA), S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) Digital Audio Jack (RCA type), RJ-45 (network) Jack andPower Connector. Compatibility: HP Pavilion dv4, dv5, dv6, dv7, dv2000, dv6000, dv9000, tx2, tx1000, tx2000 series; HP HDX 16, 18 series; Compaq Presario CQ45, V3000, V6000 series.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I expected, June 10, 2009

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Richard C. Paige "Rick 31" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP QuickDock 2.0 Docking Station (KN744AA) (Personal Computers)

The device is simple enough and works as advertised. The design of the plug in the side of the laptop makes the whole unit take up more desk space that just a few cables. It would be better if the unit installed under the laptop, much like Gateway uses. That way you would have cables out of the way and to the rear of the unit. That is an HP/Compaq design problem. There is also a slight hum generated in the audio plug. That is probably because of the lack of shielding inside the unit.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent but over priced, November 6, 2009

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David Schwartz "David" (Framingham, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP QuickDock 2.0 Docking Station (KN744AA) (Personal Computers)

I bought this docking station to go along with an HP Pavillion DV6 that my daughter is using at college. She didn't want to deal with disconnecting and reconnecting multiple USB cables, an Ethernet cable and the power adapter cable. The QuickDock is fairly small and light which is a good thing, and it makes disconnecting and reconnecting a single step.

However, the ergonomics are not well thought out. The HP DV6 laptop has the dock connector on the left side near the back of the laptop. The QuickDock cable is very stiff, so you must place the QuickDock behind the laptop. This make access to the power switch and ports very difficult. HP choose to include an infrared remote control port on the front of the QuickDock where it is totally useless.

The QuickDock should include a DVI and / or HDMI connector instead of the VGA connector. An eSata port would also be nice, since the DV6 laptop has an eSata port.

As others have mentioned, the QuickDock does not come with an AC adapter. Be careful if you order a spare, since Amazon's "Frequently Bought Together" only shows a 90W adapter. The DV6 came with a 65W adapter, which works fine with the QuickDock.

The QuickDock is fairly intuitive to set up, which is good since there is really no documentation. It included a quick start sheet, and a small manual with an English cover but Kanji contents. There is a CD with help files. The help file tells you to disable the feature where closing the laptop cover causes the laptop to sleep. This is only necessary if you are using an external monitor.

If you are using a wireless LAN connection, you can save a lot of money and buy powered USB hub instead.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars There are issues with this product - but overall its okay, December 1, 2009

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George C. Horst (DeBary, Florida, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP QuickDock 2.0 Docking Station (KN744AA) (Personal Computers)

The docking station for the most part works okay, but on occasion it fails to boot the PC and seems to hang in a limbo state. I then have to disconnect the docking station from the Laptop, physically boot the Laptop, and then reconnect the docking station. Now the strange thing is that it doesn't happen all the time. I had contacted HP support they provided a Bios update and that corrected the issue for awhile, however it soon returned back to its haphazard mode of operation. Doing a Google for the docking station I found others are having the same issue....it's an inconvenience, but I can live with it, just another example of a product no longer made in the USA, that is inferior.