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Reduce desktop clutter and stay connected to power, peripherals, and the Web with a single cable. Our Notebook QuickDock even charges your battery while it’s docked.

• Brand: Hewlett-Packard
• Model: HP QUICKDOC
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.95 pounds

Features

• Product #: HPES631AA
• Manufacturer: HP Consumer
• Manufacturer Item #: ES631AA#ABA
• UPC: 882780391550

Except for the missing power supply, this is a worthwhile product.
First off, I agree with the other reviewers – this should have come with a power supply. I shouldn’t have to use the same one that came with my laptop, since the intention for most people is to be able to carry one with you as needed (it’s not like these HPs are rated highly for battery life). And once I have the quickdock set up and everything plugged in, like everyone else I’d prefer to just leave it connected and plug/unplug my laptop as needed for instant access. Fortunately, in my case, I bought an extra power supply which was part of a package deal from HP that included a laptop case and usb mouse. Still, HP should have included this with the quickdock, although the recent price drop to $79 compensates for this somewhat.

That being said, I hooked this up to a new HP DV2210US laptop and it worked like a charm. No issues with pass-through video, and the laptop quickly recognized every device I attached to the dock, including an external cd/dvd drive, external hard drive, printer, keyboard, and mouse. Based on what I had read, I was expecting something to go wrong, but the only issue I encountered was getting video output, and that was a matter of adjusting Windows to recognize an external monitor and nothing at all to do with the Quickdock. I also like the fact that one cable on the dock provides everything – particularly power (recharging my laptop battery as well), along with video and access to all the quickdock ports. And as soon as I disconnect, the unit goes to sleep until I connect later. This is exactly what I was looking for, since my goal was to eliminate a larger desktop pc. At the same time, it doesn’t require any quirky connections like older docking stations or take up any excess room on the desk. In fact, considering what you get it’s smaller than I had expected. Since I just received this recently, I’ll continue putting it through the paces and test the audio and s-video options as well. Beyond that, I think this is a worthwhile purchase for anyone looking for a quick and easy solution.

Nice Docking Station
My HP computer has side USB ports, great for convenience but made a mass of wires. This docking station resolved the problem and then some. Now I have even more USB ports, a convenient disconnect, and a more useable system.

Some complain about the lack of an included power cord (and brick). I can see the problem if you travel with a lot. I don’t need the computer to travel often, so I just set the power cord up so it is easy to detach.

Simple Dock does what it needs to
I bought this docking station to simply interface with my television, stereo, external hard drive, and Gyration wireless mouse and keyboard. The plug is a little difficult at times to line up, but the dock successfully interfaces with all of the above devices without any trouble – and gives a home to the myriad cords and connections. As has been implied in other reviews, HP’s tech support seems to know nothing about this device or its capabilities (I contacted them to try to resolve a few questions I had before I purchased it). It does not come with a power supply, which would make it it even more useful, but doesn’t require power except from the laptop for the tasks I am using it for. I simply leave the laptop plugged in on its own power supply or run it on battery.