Kensington SD200V Notebook Docking Station with Video (K33415US)

by Kensington

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 3 x 12 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000R9T5S2
• Item model number: K33415US
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Connect a monitor and peripherals with one USB plug

Nothing improves your productivity like a second screen. With the Kensington sd200v Notebook Docking Station with Video, transform your notebook into a desktop solution--complete with two screens thanks to the DualView feature. And the sd200v Docking Station with DualView feature makes adding a monitor and all of your peripherals as easy as plugging in a single USB cable. The DualView capability provides a DualView Switch and Smart Connect/Disconnect technology that manages the dual display settings for you. If you’re taking your laptop from one workspace to another, eliminate the need to plug and unplug every time you’re mobile. The Kensington sd200v Notebook Docking Station with Video doesn’t require your IT guy’s help. The ability to plug all peripherals in with one USB plug will save you all kinds of time and hassle with errant cords and figuring out what plugs in where. Slim and compact, the dock slides vertically onto your desk, fitting in next to your monitors. Compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista.

Smart Features Boost productivity with DualView capability: You can expand your work area across your notebook screen and an external monitor. Great for working on multiple documents, spreadsheets, presentations simultaneously. Works with the click of a button--no need to hassle with additional steps or configuration. Get to work faster, and keep working: Gain instant access to your keyboard, monitor, mouse and all peripherals by plugging in just one USB plug. And, the dock is plug-n-play and hot pluggable, so you can connect to the dock and swap devices without shutting down. Improve communication: Stereo out and Microphone In port lets you connect 2.1 stereo speakers or Internet chat headsets. Reduce desktop clutter: Vertical mini tower design reduces the dock’s desktop footprint, and lets you tuck it between bigger components. Intelligent design: It’s the little things that really count--front USB port makes connections quick and easy.

What’s in the box:
Sd200v Notebook docking station with Video, Driver CD, instruction guide, power adapter, USB cable

Specs 1 VGA port, 5 USB 2.0 ports, Microphone In & Stereo out ports VGA port compatible with widescreen monitor (up to 1440x1050 pixels) and regular monitor (up to 1280x1024 pixels) DualView Button 2.1 stereo speaker compatible Front LEDs for connectivity status Hot pluggable No batteries required

Product Description

Connect a monitor and peripherals with just one USB plug. Nothing improves your productivity like a second screen. And the sd200v Docking Station with DualView feature makes adding a monitor and all of your peripherals as easy as plugging in a single USB cable. Unit is plug n' play and hot pluggable, so you can connect to the dock and swap devices without shutting down. 1 VGA port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, Microphone In & Stereo out ports. VGA output supports 1280 x 1024 pixels. 2.1 stereo speaker compatible. Front LEDs for connectivity status. Works with Windows Vista.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Won't work with latest monitors, June 2, 2008

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David Schulman "zdrdavida" (Austin, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington SD200V Notebook Docking Station with Video (K33415US) (Personal Computers)

This item is easy to set up --- but it will not work with the latest widescreen (16:10) monitors. I have two laptops, a Toshiba and an Asus EeePC. The unit worked easily with the computers but wouldn't let them properly display. Calls to Kensington provided no help. All they could/would tell me is what I already knew, the dock does not have a driver available for 16:10 monitors.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Vista friendly, January 27, 2008

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Russell Sabella (Cape Coral, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington SD200V Notebook Docking Station with Video (K33415US) (Personal Computers)

Just moved to a new laptop (ACER 7720) and was excited about using this. Problem is that once you set it up just how you like it, the settings don't save. That is, I had to change all the settings every time I rebooted so that it would work correctly with my external monitor. I contacted Kensington via email and all they could say was that this product is incompatible with my notebook and to return it ... so i did.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hmmm., February 27, 2009

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Jeff Parker "Jeff Parker" (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kensington SD200V Notebook Docking Station with Video (K33415US) (Personal Computers)

I'm not sure what was wrong with the previous reviewer, but this is detected and supported in Vista with no problems. Windows Update gets the drivers for you...it couldn't be easier.