Kensington’s new $139 sd200v is a single hub that can manage your keyboard, mouse, printer and iPod, plus speakers, microphone and even a VGA monitor, all tied to your laptop by a single USB hub. The catch is that the DualView DisplayLink USB video connection is Windows-only, and it’s not likely to be high on performance. Still, only having to unplug one cable when you’re on the go is a huge boon.
At the same time, Kensington has introduced two notebook stands: one with the remarkably descriptive name Notebook Stand with USB Hub, and the other, the slightly cooler Easy Riser Cooling Notebook Stand, shown in the gallery. Pricing TBD on those.
Here’s an excerpt from the press release:
‘Connect it’ Notebook Accessories: Productivity Made SimpleKensington is also announcing additions to its “Connect It” line of notebook accessories, designed to create more room on the consumer’s desktop and enhance overall notebook usage. The sd200v Notebook Docking Station with Video lets consumers connect all their peripherals to any notebook with a single USB connection, and built-in DualView technology lets them use an external monitor to display or extend the notebook’s virtual desktop with the simple push of a button–doubling the amount of screen space and dramatically improving user productivity. The two notebook stands, which round out the new line, feature Kensington’s SmartFit adjustment system, allowing users to achieve an optimal monitor height in seconds. The Easy Riser Cooling Notebook Stand elevates notebooks to dissipate heat, while the Notebook Stand with USB Hub attaches to any notebook to create a desktop workstation.
The additions to the Kensington “Connect It” line of notebook accessories include the sd200v Notebook Docking Station with Video (SKU K33415), Notebook Stand with USB Hub (SKU K60723) and Easy Riser Cooling Notebook Stand (SKU K60112).
Walter
March 27, 2009 at 1:41 PM
This product has NEVER been sold in Australia & according to Acco (the manufacturer) IT NEVER WILL BE!!! HAVING IT APPEAR ON YOUR .AU WEBSITE MAKES IT LOOK LIKE IT IS AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA WHEN IT IS NOT!!!!! PLEASE GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT BEFORE YOU POST MISLEADING INFORMATION LIKE THIS!!!
Report PermalinkNick Broughall
March 27, 2009 at 1:46 PM
@Walter – we republish about 90% of content from the US Gizmodo site because a)Some of it is just so cool that we need to share and b)In certain cases, keen individuals will find ways to purchase products from overseas and get them back to Australia. I apologise if you were unable to see that, but our facts were always straight, and considering we never said you could buy it in Australia, we weren’t posting misleading information. I’d also suggest getting you caps lock checked out – it seems to have gotten stuck in your comment there…
Report PermalinkWalter
March 27, 2009 at 2:24 PM
Nick, I am not a regular visitor to your site. It doesn’t say anywhere on your site (FAQ’s etc) that Australian posts are signified with our flag (a fact I found out after speaking with your boss just now) so how are any non-regular or new visitors supposed to know this?!? Also I never said that your site stated this product was available here in AU; rather a price was provided which as it turns out is the USD price as the original post was sourced from the US.
Report PermalinkBy the way, my cApS iS woRKIng fINe. :)