At CES today Toshiba added a new member to their Dynadock docking station family ‘Dynadock V‘. Dynadock V is an affordable Universal Laptop Docking station from Toshiba. This enhanced laptop docking station from Toshiba provides a lot of improvement over its predecessor, the dynadock U; such as the Dynadock V is half of the size of the dynadock U, One third thinner and offers 1080P support.

Dynadock V expands you’re your laptop into a dynamic PC system. With this multi-tasking docking station you can connect all your peripherals and other related accessories with one USB plugged into your laptop. Dyandock V also comes with Toshiba Dyandock utility software which takes care about all video and audio drivers for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

Key Features:

• Keep connected in home easily
• Built in HD Video card allows to connect an extra VGA or DVI monitor
• Support up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.
• Enable user to connect their laptop to HD monitor / TV
• Can connect to external monitor, keyboard & mouse, printer, router with only one USB used in your Notebook.
• Sleep and charge USB port can supplies power to cell phone, MP3 player even though your Laptop power is off.
• Provide 4 USB 2.0 Ports
• Can add or remove most devices without rebooting the PC.
• Headphone and microphone jack for VOIP or voice instant messaging.
• 10/100 LAN, DVI-I USB In and DC In

Specification:

• Ports & indicators
• Side Panel: Cable lock slot
• Dimension 3” D x 1.34” W x 6.13 H
• Weight 9.9 oz
• One-year limited Standard warranty
• Power LED, USB Activity LED

The dynadock V docking station will be available from February at price $119.99. To see more details and video about this product please visit ToshibaDirect.com.

CES: Toshiba launches universal Laptop Docking Station is a post by Rajesh from Notebooks.com.

Toshiba has just recently announced that they are giving their Dynadock U an upgrade. The new Dynadock Wireless U, as you might be able to guess, provides wireless connectivity between the Dyandock docking station and your notebook. Previously with the Dynadock U, a single USB cable would need to be plugged into the notebook in order for it to communicate with the docking station. The new model will eliminate even this single cable by leveraging the elusive wireless USB protocol. When you get home, just setting your laptop next to the dock will initiate the connection, with little to no intervention on your part, though you do need to have the included wireless USB dongle plugged in.

You might be wondering what the Dynadock actually does; it provides expanded ports and capabilities for your notebook which often lack the port options of a larger desktop computer. Aside from offering 6 additional USB ports, the Dynadock Wireless U also features VGA and DVI output for use with an additional monitor (up to 1680 x 1050, only one monitor can be connected to the dock at a time). One of the coolest features that the Dynadock Wireless U features (in my opinion) is the integrated sound card which offers up to 7.1 channel surround optical digital audio output for use with a high-end receiver and speaker system. Toshiba is also apparently on the ball in getting the docking system supported with Windows 7, offering beta drivers at the time of writing (before Windows 7 has been released).

The Dynadock Wireless U definitely provides some nice expansion to your limited laptop ports, but it also comes with a pretty hefty price. The wireless dock will run you $299 direct from Toshiba, though the price will hopefully drop to a more reasonable price in due time. The dock will also be available from other online retailers soon.

Toshiba’s Dyandock Wireless U Provides Wireless Port-Replication for your Notebook is a post by Ben from Notebooks.com.