The Belkin Notebook Expansion Dock Provides a Universal Docking Solution for Consumer Laptops.Belkin introduces the industry's first Notebook Expansion Dock featuring ExpressCard[TM] technology to deliver high-performance capabilities for multimedia applications COMPTON, Calif. -- Consumers can now find high-performing docking stations for their laptops with Belkin's new Notebook Expansion Dock. As the first available in the consumer market, the Dock connects through your notebook's ExpressCard port, quadrupling your available bandwidth so you can run high-quality video Co from DVDs, for example Co without affecting bandwidth to your other USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 devices. The Notebook Expansion Dock will be shipping in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. in late November, with launches in Asia, Europe, and Australia to follow shortly. The Dock's unique vertical design minimizes the amount of space taken up on your desk. At the same time, the design uses convection to minimize heat buildup from the Dock's GPU GPU: see secret police. (Graphics Processing Unit) A specialized logic chip devoted to rendering 2D or 3D images. Display adapters contain one or more GPUs for fast graphics rendering. and provides additional safety by preventing people from putting their laptop battery on top of the docking station. The Notebook Expansion Dock is the first docking station to feature ExpressCard technology, which connects at 2.0Gbps to provide unparalleled graphics quality and flawless video reproduction at a superior 1600x1200 resolution in 32-bit color. The Dock provides an additional built-in USB lane as well. The Notebook Expansion Dock also gives you the convenience of a one-plug connection between your laptop and your accessories. Notebook Expansion Dock (F5U265) - $199.99 * Features slim, vertical, compact footprint that saves desk space and conveniently manages all your cables * Minimizes heat buildup from internal graphics-processing unit * Works seamlessly with Windows[R] Vista[TM] and XP operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , as well as with most DVD-player software * Offers unparalleled expandability for at-home use: * High-resolution, DVD-quality video output through VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. or DVI (1) (Digital Video Interactive) An earlier compression technique that provided up to 72 minutes of full-screen video on a CD-ROM. Acquired by Intel in 1988 from RCA's Sarnoff Research labs, Princeton, NJ, DVI never caught on. ports * 5.1 surround-sound support through optical or 3.5mm outputs * Five (5) USB 2.0 ports, including 2 top-load USB ports for easy access by thumb drives * 10/100Mbps Ethernet access for instant connection to multiple external devices * Compatibility with all notebooks equipped with an ExpressCard port * Compatibility with Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. and XP Quote: "Previously, there weren't high-performing docking stations available for consumer laptops," says Jamie Elgie, Sr. Product Manager. "But, with our Notebook Expansion Dock, you have a universal option that gives you performance similar to the ones offered only to the enterprise market." "It's also an ideal solution for homes that have multiple laptops," continues Mr. Elgie. "You can use just one Notebook Expansion Dock for multiple laptops." About Belkin Corporation Belkin offers a diverse product mix that provides people with seamless electronics integration in their homes, cars, and on the go. Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. and the recognized leader in connectivity solutions, in addition to accessories for MP3 devices, computers, and more. We provide extensive solutions for networking, home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. Co with our PureAV[R] line of cables, power, and digital wireless accessories Co and many more categories. You can view and purchase them at www.belkin.com, as well as through a network of major distributors, resellers, and superstores. Belkin's phenomenal growth has led to our expanding global presence. In addition to corporate headquarters in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , we now have offices throughout Europe Co in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany, among others Co and in the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, Shanghai, and our regional headquarters in Hong Kong. |
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