Toshiba introduces DisplayLink-enabled Dynadock V10 USB port replicator
By Darren Murph 
posted January 10th 2010 8:02AM
posted January 10th 2010 8:02AM
Don't call it a docking station. Toshiba's latest Dynadock is classified as a USB port replicator, but what makes this one a wee bit special is the integrated DisplayLink DL-165 chip that enables 1080p content to flow from a USB port and onto a DVI monitor. Put simply, this device acts just like a typical USB docking station, but with minimal bulk; as for inputs, you'll find four USB 2.0 sockets, a single DVI port, mic in, headphone out, a power port and support for resolutions as high as 1,920 x 1,080. It's available now in Europe for an undisclosed amount, but who knows if it'll ever head Stateside.
I would love to get my mit on one of those. Will it work with a mac?
@monzaa
* mits
@monzaa
the displaylink site says there are proprietary mac drivers that cost additional money. so yes, maybe, and you might have to spend more $. i saw a touch screen thang that was 30 dollars for the driver..
Another dumb attempt to pipe video over USB. WHY?
DisplayPORT is for video. USB is for keyboards, mice, and modems.
I am not sure, but I would have thought so.
It would be an awesome one cable addition for a MacBookAir!
@warnestar
Damn... 'The DisplayLink Certified device also is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.'
@monzaa
Why? Digital convergence.
No 1920x1200... sigh.
What's with making all devices stand up? I mean I get it with WiFi devices that have antennas in them, but for everything now?
But as long as you can optionally remove the stand or bolt it to stuff it's no problem of course, it's strange though to see such design movements roll over us.
When desk space is at a premium (like with my setup), vertical stands make much more sense than horizontal.
sorry for being a moron but this works with any windows laptop correct? you dont have to have a Toshiba laptop, also does this mean you have to have the laptop open for it to work? eg you cant have the laptop running but the screen closed?
the other issue i see is does this act as a desktop extension or can you make it that when you are using your keyboard mouse external monitor with this - the only window that is being used is the external monitor?
@deancollins
"this works with any windows laptop correct? "
It should be compatible with any Windows laptop.
"does this mean you have to have the laptop open for it to work?"
Depends on your settings, if you set up laptop up to not hibernate or sleep when your lid is closed then it should not.
"can you make it that when you are using your keyboard mouse external monitor with this - the only window that is being used is the external monitor?"
I presume, correct me if I am wrong, the USB monitor will act as an external monitor (extended desktop mode), so you should be able to set the USB monitor as the primary desktop, and set your actual monitor to act as the extended desktop.
I have the previous gen of this as an early adopter. Pretty underwhelming at the start, and they missed a number of target dates for upgrades. Works well now in Vista. I just went to Win 7 - works well, no setup problems. Don't know about this iteration, seems like it's addressing the main weakness - video out on the previous gen is OK for business apps, but unsuitable for video.
For all the people who want something like this... only they want it now... look at kensington USB docks. They also output 1920x1080 with drivers from website:
http://us.kensington.com/html/6579.html
The Toshiba sports Display port but no other perceivable advantage that I can see?