How? Well, for one, you won’t have to reconnect the peripherals each time you return to your desk. I know it’s such a pain and shall I say a waste of time to plug everything back in!

All you need is one simple connection to gain access to multiple expansion ports.

Dell PR01X D/Port Advanced Port Replicator Docking Station Review

Dell PR01X Port Replicator Docking Station has the following Features and Specifications:

- Standard I/O ports – serial, parallel, video, two PS/2, four USB, VGA, DVI, S-Video and audio ports
- RJ-45 and RJ-11 connectivity
- Provides workspace flexibility and viewing expandability with flat panel and dual-display support
- Convenient cable management
- Depth : 10.87″
-Cable lock security with latch
- Height: 2.09″
- Weight: 1.7 lbs
- Width: 5.59″
- Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3ab
- Data Link Protocol: Ethernet
- Device Type: Port Replicator
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 5.59″ x 10.87″ x 2.09″
- Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight: 5.59″ x 10.87″ x 2.09″ / 1.7 lbs
- Networking: Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps
- Port(s) / Connector(s) Required: 1 x Docking connector
- Port(s) Total ( Free ) / Connector Type : 1 Serial, 1 Parallel, 4 USB 2.0, 2 PS/2, 1 VGA, 1 DVI, 1 S-Video, 1 RJ-45, 1 RJ-11, 1 Audio Line-out, 1 Digital Audio (S/PDIF), 1 D/Bay connector

PROS of this port replicator docking station:

One thing I rave about with this baby is the value for money it offers. It is reasonably priced for all the good things the user will benefit from.

Get ready to be swept away with the smooth transition between mobile and desktop computing. With the Dell PR01X D/Port Advanced Port Replicator Docking Station, you don’t have to worry about hurting your neck all day long over a laptop with a small keyboard and trackpad. You can just put your laptop on the dock and use a separate monitor, keyboard and mouse just like a real desktop computer. It bypasses a bad electrical connection in the computer.

I would also like to point out the ease of use. All you have to do is connect the port replicator docking station to power and the peripherals you want to use and you are all set!

Since this unit works with Dell laptops, everything seems to be taken care of automatically.

CONS of this port replicator docking station:

I’m not so thrilled with the fact that Dell chose not to make a single docking station that is compatible with all their laptops which may mean that the next time you purchase a laptop, you will need a different station. This is a maybe – not a definite, but something to keep in mind.

Overall Review Summary

People who own this port replicator docking station give it an overall 4.5 stars out of 5. These customers also have very good things to say when they do their personal reviews.

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You can save big when you purchase a used docking station, if you’re willing to take that chance.

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Learn More About:

First of all, it is necessary to know what the word ‘Sansa’ means. Sansa is a MP3-player line, made by SanDisk. MP3-Players need a docking station for their power supply, and more important: they can play the music from the MP3-player through their internal speakers. The Sansa docking station also makes playing music in your home more practical and therefore more joyful. The docking station also makes it possible to transfer music from your MP3-player to your pc and backwards! Do you really need this specific docking station, or is another docking station better? Find out here!

Functions
There is a lot of info available about the sansa line, but we’ll talk about information specifict to the docking stations. The Sansa docking station works with the Sansa c-series, and all the MP3-players from the e-series which are from the 200 series or higher. The Sansa docking station makes it possible to connect your MP3-player with your pc without attaching it directly to the pc, which takes more time. The docking station also charges the MP3-player, which is nice because you can play music and charge your battery at the same time. The Sansa docking station is very small, and doesn’t take up a lot of space. It can be placed nearly everywhere, and with the remote which is available you can also play the music everywhere. The Sansa docking station is hard to break, as it is made of durable plastic which protects all the inner parts.

Reviews
A lot of people have bought the Sansa docking station because of its price: around 12 dollars. If you’re looking for high quality sound the Sansa docking station isn’t the right docking station for you. But, if you just need a docking station because it can be easily placed everywhere where you want and charges your battery this Sansa docking station is perfect for you. It’s simple, convenient, hard to break, and sounds good enough for its price. Setting it all up takes about 30 seconds, and the instructions which are delivered with the docking station are unnecessary, because it’s so simple to set up. The Sansa docking station also allow to charge your MP3-player when it’s in standby mode. People who previously complained of the fact that they can’t easily charge the Sansa docking station will certainly be satisfied with this product. People are very happy with the remote, because it makes the docking station a system which can work fully on his own. The Sansa docking Station is also very light, and therefore easy to take with you. It also comes with several custom fitted adaptors, so you can place different Sansa MP3-players on the docking station. A good idea for the audiophiles among us: buy some quality speakers and attach them to the Sansa docking station, in that way you’ll have a great charging system and great sound! If you’re only looking for the sound, we recommend other docking stations which allow you to attach a jack plug. Just look around our site for other options. The base sound isn’t great, but the mid tones are produced fine. Another con is the fact that there are no cursor controls on the remote, so you can’t change albums or artists form the remote. There also isn’t a video out, which means you can’t attach the docking station to for example your TV. And one last thing: you can’t place your Sansa MP3-player on the station if it has a silicone case around it, whether that matters is your choice.

We hope to have you informed enough, if the Sansa docking station isn’t good enough for you than just try to find another docking station. There aren’t many for the Sansa series, but you can use a small portable audio system instead. If you’re looking for even more information, look at our other page about the sansa docking station.Good luck with your search for the ideal sansa docking station!