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Anker makes great stuff... this dock is no different!
This had no reviews when I purchased it. Compared to all the other USB 3.0 docks out there I went this route strictly on two reasons; 1) Anker products in general are 4 to 5 star rated items. So I was able to establish trust in the name even though I have never purchased an electronic device from them before. 2) When looking at other options many of the reviews were not very good. Most of the 3.0 docks were 3 stars rated at best... so not very convincing to me. I have a new Lenovo Thinkpad Twist running Windows 8... and I almost bought the Lenovo branded 3.0 hub for it. The weak user review average kept me form doing so.... which made me look for another option. That was the decision part of the purchase.... I just hooked up the hub.... it auto updated and configured itself (took a few minutes).... and then I was ready to rock and roll! I have a triple monitor setup now.... the Thinkpad 12.5" screen... plus two 20" monitors! I have one monitor setup as DVI to DVI and the second monitor is setup as DVI to HDMI (purchased BlueRigger Cables for this setup, very nice stuff). So now I can take all my work and spread it across any of the 3 screens.... see attached pic. (Notice Dock sitting under the two larger screens on my desk) I have a USB printer, USB Hard Drive and network cable plugged into the dock. All work as intended. I have two cables hooked into my laptop... the USB 3.0 cable that goes to the dock.... and the power cable. I am also using the onboard speakers on the laptop just to maximize desk space. So all-in-all.... this was the perfect purchase for my work needs. When I am ready to go on a business trip I have a second power supply in my bag so I can leave the primary one at my desk. I avoid a lot of wiring hassle by purchasing a secondary power supply for travel purposes... and it only cost me $13 from Amazon... so why not buy a spare??? LOL I will post any thoughts as they arise.... I am one day deep into my new work setup using the Anker USB 3.0 Dock.... so far I am impressed with ease and functionality of the device. And one other note... the base to make the unit stand upright is very nice and heavy... so it will help stabilize the Anker 3.0 Dock when standing up. I hope these details helps those searching for a suitable USB 3.0 Dock... if you have any questions just let me know. I tried to be as detailed as I could.... but am happy to answer any questions. So for $99 I am very happy with what this product delivers... and it looks nice too! Since this is a universal USB 3.0 this will be usable for many years to come... well at least until the even faster USB 4.0 comes out! ;) 5 Starts for value, functionality, ease of use and good looks!
June 2013 · Electronics · verified purchase
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