HP Docking Station

info — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:53:52 +0000

If you have a HP Laptop then you’ll need a HP Docking Station. There’s no doubt that slimline modern laptops and electronic notebooks are convenient and increasingly streamlined. But they can also be restrictive and fiddly to use. A HP Docking Station instantly solve a raft of irritating laptop and notebook related issues. Typing on your laptop’s flat keyboard for any length of time can be awkward, and leave you with aching wrists. A docking stand will prop your machine at an angle, thus solving the problem and preventing RSI (repetitive strain injury), a condition commonly associated with prolonged use of laptops. Propping the laptop with a HP Docking Station will also stop it overheating (another classic laptop bugbear).

HP Docking Station Ease of Use

HP Docking Station do this and more; they’re a bit more elaborate, and great for home-workers, or people whose work means they have to travel. They’re also a great boon to people whose laptop is their sole computer. Many companies now provide ‘hot desks’ for ‘hot docking’ professionals who aren’t there all the time, so that when they are there, they can simply hook up to a docking station and get on with their tasks. Likewise, if you have a permanent place at home for your laptop, but you still need to be able to grab it and go, a plain stand may not be enough. An HP docking station will make things much easier.

Why buy a HP Docking Station

Full port replication mimics the easy usability of a static machine. You can have an external monitor if you prefer to work on a larger screen, as well as a outlets for a regular keyboard (more comfortable and maneuverable) and a traditional mouse. Most people loathe the ‘nipples’ or touch screens that their laptops offer, and try to avoid using them as much as possible. They’re certainly no good for prolonged sessions. You can also easily hook up your various USB powered gizmos, your phone and your Ethernet. The days when you had to get on your hands and knees to plug a USB port in are long gone. Manufacturers now give us plenty of easily accessible ports for our iPods, mobile phones, cameras and even our heated mug coasters! Plug your peripherals straight into the HP Docking Station, and then simply leave them behind when you need to move on. Many docks also double up as external sound cards. One handed, one touch docking and undocking makes the whole procedure effortless!

Advantages of a HP Docking Station

HP put an emphasis on energy-efficiency and include integrated surge protection with their Smart Adaptor with their HP Docking Station. Space saving is also a priority, as is cable management. Your laptop or notebook is a delicate instrument and you won’t want to risk it in parts of the world where the electricity supply is unpredictable.

The HP Docking Station Media model has a unique dual hinged feature which allows you to adjust the height and angle of your notebook so that it suits you perfectly. The Compaq Tablet allows you to angle an rotate (very wizzy if you have to show a client something), as well as boasting a variety of video modes, and multi-monitor modes.

Before purchasing, you should make sure that your docking station is compatible with your machine – they’re not universal. Expect to pay in the region of $120. As with any electrical purchase, it’s advisable to look for some independent reviews on the internet before you make your decision. Check out the HP Docking Station options today!