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Toshiba Dynadock V, Universal USB Docking Station with Video

(13 Customer Reviews)

Price: $79.99
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Technical Details

• One cable connection from your laptop to all your accessories for maximum convenience
• Hot-swappable; add or remove most devises without rebooting the computer
• Built-in HD digital video card supports an additional monitor up to 1920 x 1080 resolution. Ability to view up to 3 displays simultaneously
• 4 USB ports - including 1 front Sleep-and-Charge USB ports to supply power even if your PC is off or disconnected from the dynadock completely
• Universal compatibility with all Windows-based PC brands; including Toshiba, Dell, HP, Sony, Lenovo, Gateway, Acer, Compaq, etc.

 

Product Details

Product Weight: 0.63 pounds

Shipping Weight: 2.15 pounds

Model: PA3778U-1PRP

Manufacturer: Toshiba

 

Customer Reviews

Not as good as the Dynadock U,
by Gary M. Steele, 2010-07-13

Used with Sony VAIO F Series running Windows 7 64-bit OS. Although this does mostly what it says it does, the video link to a large Dell monitor was so tenuous, I just resumed plugging it directly into the laptop; we've had the same problem with the U (along with some odd background pixelation), but it has more USP ports. The sleep-charge feature is nice though and I can still route the monitor's built-in USB hub through the Dynadock for more convenient docking. The software is less than feature-rich and not particularly intuitive either. Lastly, the Windows 7 driver needs LOTS of work -- I get freezes, so I can't hook up the wireless mouse and the external drives on the USB hub tend to drop out of sight periodically. Definitely not typical Toshiba -- I've come to expect far more from them. It would be nice if laptop manufacturers went back to just creating port replicator/docking stations for their models instead of making so many models that it's impractical to make a dock for each one.

 

Exceeds Expectations,
by Scott G. Bassett, 2010-05-23

I purchased the Dynadock V to use with my aging Lenovo ThinkPad R61i notebook computer. I wanted the ability to use three monitors (the built-in LCD flanked by external LCD monitors on either side). The ThinkPad, like most notebook PC's, has an external VGA output. That is great for adding one external monitor, but I wanted two. The Dynadock V has its own integrated video card. It is a DVI output, but the Dynadock comes packaged with a DVI to VGA adapter that lets you use older monitors like my decade-old Samsung 570S (an amazing product that still works - I have two that I use daily). The software/driver for the Dynadock installed easily in Windows XP Pro and provides all the necessary adjustments in a simple system tray app, including screen rotation and resolution. I connect a scanner and laser printer through the USB ports on the Dynadock and both work perfectly. At the $[...] Amazon price, this is a superb tech bargain. Read my more detailed review at [...]

 

Good Docking Station, but not the one you want,
by M. Schumacher, 2010-05-20

This dynadock docking station is not likely the one you want. The Universal "U" has all of these features, plus an additional 2 USB ports, including an additional USB Sleep/Power port in the front. I mistkenly ordered this one thinking this was the only version with a vidoe card to run three monitors at the same time. Unfortunately, Amazon's website isn't that clear. But after confirming this with the manufacturer, I chose to purchase the U version. Hope that helps.

 

Nice and compact, but would be better if it worked,
by Paul Amato, 2010-05-11

I purchased this docking station for one of my clients based on the generally positive reviews found at Amazon. After inserting the software CD, I encountered an "installation file not found" error. I tried everything: downloaded the software direct from toshiba.com, browsed the CD and ran the .exe rather than the autorun file, and tried the CD on another PC. The latter was the only thing that worked, which lead me to believe that the issue was with the new laptop rather than the docking station. A quick call to Dell resulted in, "We cannot support third party software or hardware - please call Toshiba for support."

Therein lies the reason for my review: Toshiba Dynadock Support is the WORST SUPPORT EVER! For one, they do not directly support the Dynadock, because they are not the manufacturers of the device. It is a Toshiba branded product only. ** There is no direct phone support for this device. ** When I demanded to speak with someone who could help me set up the device, I was told "We do not directly support the Dynadock. Please give me your contact information, and someone will contact you in 2-3 business days." Unbelievable.

Perhaps this is a great docking station. I wouldn't know. What I do know is I returned the product as soon as I found out that Toshiba doesn't provide immediate, direct support for it. Stand behind your products, Toshiba!

On a side note, I purchased the Targus universal USB docking station (model number ACP51USZ), and it worked beautifully. Installation was a breeze, and a quick call to Targus Support got me to an agent who was able to help me complete the setup.

Just my .02.

 

Works okay,
by SJC, 2010-05-07

The Dynadock is slim, has a small footprint, and is easy to connect. I have not been able to get my cable Internet to work through it; my laptops are working off wireless connectivity. It has also been an adjustment to have to plug in a separate power cord for each laptop, as I was used to the Dell docking station where I just had to pop in the laptop and it was ready to operate. Overall, just average satisfaction.