Many Windows 8 ultrabook and tablets like Surface Pro have only a couple of USB ports. Targus USB 3.0 docking station can be the solution for easily increasing the number of peripheral ports and get the device connecting to multiple monitors, printer, external hard drives and wired networks. Let’s have a look at its review.

Targus USB 3.0 Dual Video Docking Station (ACP70USZ) for Surface Pro provides users with a maximum 2048 x 1152 screen resolution and includes VGA, DVI and HDMI ports. I hooked up my Surface Pro to Docking Station via the USB port and plug the power into the dock, then plug in with 3 Dell 27″ 1920×1200 displays. Two of them are via DVI port and one uses HDMI to DVI adapter. Finally I have 3 external monitors at full HD resolution.

It works almost flawlessly with three displays and there is no flicker or doesn’t miss pixels. And you’d better change desktop mode from 150% by default to 100%. Order the Docking Station from Amazon

Update:

The Targus Universal DV1K-4K Docking Station comes with Compact and subtle design, ans also offers 4K video output. Its price is not cheaper. The 4K support limited to one display, but you can still use it for two display which screens are 2048 x 1152 resolutions.

There are three USB 3.0 ports, two DVI ports and a full-size DisplayPort. For tesing the output a 4K video, I am not experiencing any lag or stuttering whiile the 4K movie is playing. Then I streamed a 1080p YouTube video without issues.

Link: Plugable USB 3.0 Docking Station for Surface Pro Windows 8 or

Microsoft Docking Station

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