Toshiba Dynadock U10 Reviews

Monday, November 2, 2009, 4:24
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The second version of the Dynadock from Toshiba has seen significant improvements over its forerunner. For those who are new to the Dynadock U10, it is an effective gadget that allows you to control a monitor via a USB port. The use of this can be determined by its capability of controlling multiple monitors at one time, may it be PC or Laptop. This also means lesser cables because the dock will support networking, audio and video data and other peripherals through one cable only.

The updated version of the Dynadock seems to be promising and much more essential. The new DisplayLink supports for 1920 x 1200 resolution display which ensure 24in displays and 22inch HD display as well. The former versions did not have an integrated DVI and VGA; the new one however combines the two into a single unit but has left out the legacy serial port. Multiple laptops and monitors can be combined without faltering on resolution or performance.

The Dynadock U10 speaks for itself standing vertically on a base at 25 cm and a mere weight of 490 grams. Toshiba promises a good build quality regardless of its weight. Appearance wise the U10 is brilliantly designed and the color combination of metallic gray and gloss black finish is indisputably something to gaze at.

When it comes to functionality the U10 raises the bar higher, with six USB ports, audio and stereo jack outputs, a 10/100 Ethernet port, headphone jacks, and the microphone jacks. One striking feature is a button at the top of the dock which disconnects any device with a single press.

Despite of the high resolution display if 1920 x 1200 the video output is somewhat slow which is mainly noticed in Windows XP rather than Vista or Windows 7. Standard video up to 720p plays flawlessly, but when jacked up to 1080p the video is barely watchable.

Although a video mode option can be triggered to offset this issue. Therefore to convert your laptop into a home workstation the Dynadock U10 is an authentic product. In spite of its limitations the U10 provides a new capability and realm to docking systems.