Toshiba shrinks its universal USB docking station, calls it dynadock V

Remember when Toshiba launched its original dynadock back at CES 2007? Man, those were good times. But trust us -- not nearly as good as right now. The outfit has just pushed out the dynadock V here in Vegas, which is out and about only a few months after the dynadock wireless U was spotted. Essentially, this Windows-friendly device "offers the universal compatibility of its predecessor, the dynadock U, in a smaller package." It's half the size and one-third thinner, with four USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet LAN connectivity, a Sleep-and-Charge USB port and a 3.5mm audio in / out socket. There's also an integrated video card that supports a single DVI or VGA monitor with up to 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, though you won't find this even the least bit interesting if you roll in the OS X / Linux crowds. Check it next month for $119.99.

[lbwmoo Posted Jan 8th 2010 2:57PM]

Won't do me much good with such a low resolution monitor support, just means another cable to plug manually, which defeats the purpose. The bigger screen resolution is one of the main reasons to dock to something at all for me.

[Kerensky97 Posted Jan 8th 2010 7:49PM]

@lbwmoo I agree, how come people even still put VGA in docks, even DVI is getting to be a bit dated since HDMI is more common in Computing and TV and can be adapted to older screens that are still DVI only.

BTW: Am I the only person who misread "dyndock" at first glance?

[Andy S Posted Jan 8th 2010 2:58PM]

Destined for your dusty box full of miscellaneous serial ports, obsolete card readers, zip disks, and strange proprietary batteries.

[technologic Posted Jan 8th 2010 4:11PM]

I dont understand what you use this thing for? Can someone please explain it to me?

[GeekPI Posted Jan 8th 2010 4:32PM]

@technologic - We use them at work for some of our laptops that don't come with docks. Instead of having to reconnect your Ethernet, USBs, DVI, and audio - you just connect a single USB cord. It's very useful to workers who frequently take their laptop home or on business trips. This will also offload much of the audio (7.1) and video processing to an off-lappy device, plus give you a 6 port USB hub. The taller dynadock U unit does 1920 x1200 and will output to two external monitors (DVI & VGA), in addition to your laptop's display.

http://laptops.toshiba.com/accessory/PA3575U-1PRP

[midnightblade Posted Jan 8th 2010 4:33PM]

@technologic

You hook it up to your laptop. So you don't have to mess with plugging everything into your laptop each time. Just one USB cable and you're off.

[n49o7 Posted Jan 8th 2010 5:40PM]

Why do I feel like I've seen that guy in the picture somewhere? Oh yeah: marketing, you know... (no offense to the said guy)