Product comparison · 2 laptop docks & port replicators

Lindy USB 2.0 Docking Station Pro vs Targus Universal Docking Station

Key differences

Serial ports quantity
- USB 2.0 Docking Station Pro:2
- Universal Docking Station:1
Product colour
- USB 2.0 Docking Station Pro:Silver
- Universal Docking Station:Black
Compatible operating systems
- USB 2.0 Docking Station Pro:Win 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Vista
- Universal Docking Station:Win 2000, XP, Vista

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Comparison of USB 2.0 Docking Station Pro, Universal Docking Station
19 specifications	A Lindy USB 2.0 Docking Station Pro View product	B Targus Universal Docking Station View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial ports quantityDiffers	2	1
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	345 g
Other features2 differ
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 m
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Win 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Vista	Win 2000, XP, Vista
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480 Mbit/s
I/O portsDiffers	2x USB-B FM 2x USB-A FM 2x 6-Pin Mini DIN FM 1x 9D M 1x 25D FM	1x S/PDIF
Control unitidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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