Is there a Universal Docking Station using SuperSpeed USB 3.0?

KDPearson24 · 09-24-2011, 07:11 PM

Is there a universal docking station that uses SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to connect the docking station to the laptop?

You would think there would be one given that USB 3.0 has been out so long.

qhn · 09-25-2011, 08:51 AM

USB 3.0 architecture is out, but devices are slow to take advantage of it

Other than a hard drive dock, I doubt that you would see a full docking station support anytime soon

cheers ...

Malgrave · 09-25-2011, 12:16 PM

We're nearly there. DisplayLink is now supporting USB 3.0 displays. The first product based on this is WinStar's USB 3.0 to HDMI Graphic Adapter. The display is the hard part, so the universal docks based on USB 3 should be coming along soon. Or you can build your own with a USB 3 hub and one of these graphic adapters.

Ayemageyene · 09-25-2011, 01:37 PM

It's not universal but the Sony VAIO Z uses a docking station which utilizes USB 3.0.

Wally33 · 09-26-2011, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ayemageyene

It's not universal but the Sony VAIO Z uses a docking station which utilizes USB 3.0.

According to sony, the port which the new Z uses is a proprietary hybrid USB3.0/lightpeak port. ie: the media dock will only work with the Vaio Zs port

KDPearson24 · 10-02-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Malgrave

We're nearly there. DisplayLink is now supporting USB 3.0 displays. The first product based on this is WinStar's USB 3.0 to HDMI Graphic Adapter. The display is the hard part, so the universal docks based on USB 3 should be coming along soon. Or you can build your own with a USB 3 hub and one of these graphic adapters.

Thanks for the responses. OK so no Superspeed USB 3.0 universal docking stations (UDS) currently exist. After searching the internet, I didn’t expect anyone to name one, but I thought I would ask.

I guess the natural follow-up questions are:

Has anyone hear of a USB 3.0 UDS announced at any of the consumer electronics shows?
What about manufacturer announcements?
Who are the likely Brands?

I’ve identified the following:

Kensington
Logitech
Plugable Technologies
Toshiba
Targus
Archos

Have I missed any?

jwaa · 10-19-2011, 06:14 AM

This looks pretty awesome. Seems to have just hit the market - cant find any reviews.

The US model is ACP70USZ, found it on pre-order at a few places. Eg: Targus ACP70USZ USB 3.0 VIDEO DOCKING STATION BLACK - BLT Catalog!

KDPearson24 · 10-20-2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwaa

This looks pretty awesome. Seems to have just hit the market - cant find any reviews.

The US model is ACP70USZ, found it on pre-order at a few places. Eg: Targus ACP70USZ USB 3.0 VIDEO DOCKING STATION BLACK - BLT Catalog!

Thanks for the info. I'll keep my eye out for this being available in the US.

jwaa · 11-20-2011, 05:27 AM

Has anyone seen any of these in the wild? Anything similar?

voon · 11-20-2011, 07:02 AM

Looking for that as well. I think they all wait for the relatively new DisplayLink Chip for USB3.0 / HDMI .. that one was just presented in september/october, asfaik. Others also have product numbers out already like Targus .. for instance Toshiba with the PA3927E-1PRP.

Guess we'll just have to wait till that DisplayLink chip ships in volumes to the makers.