HP 2008 KP080UT 120W Docking Station
A Review of the HP 2008 KP080UT 120 Watt Docking Station
As an HP or Compaq laptop owner, you must know the benefits of having a docking station for your everyday computing needs. And with the HP 2008 KP080UT 120W Docking Station, I can say that every need of a computer user is perfectly provided. But let’s take a closer look into it and find out if what I’m saying is supported by the actual features of the product.
Design
The KP080UT is a conventional rear-type dock that is attached to the rear or the laptop. It is easy to use and the design is quite straightforward. This type of dock is good especially for those who use notebook stands, since the design of genuine HP notebook stands supports the dock, making it a completely comfortable system of laptop appendages that produce optimal desktop functionality.
The color of the model is silver, as like many other models of HP docking stations. Its dimensions are 6″ x 11″ x 2.40″ so it is easy enough to fit in most bags, although it is quite bulky. But with a weight of 2.2 pounds or a kilo, it’s definitely easy to bring along especially if you travel for work or you use your laptop for all your computing, whether it’s in the office or at home.
Ports and Connectivity Options
When it comes to connectivity, this model replicates all the necessary ports in a conventional CPU. It has a lock designed especially to attach to a monitor stand which makes it easier to dock the laptop on a monitor stand. Of course, when you dock it on one, you’ve got to use a separate mouse and keyboard to maximize your computing comfort. You don’t have to worry about that because the dock also has two ports exactly for these two hardware devices.
Other essential ports are also present in this dock including audio in for microphone, audio out for headphones, modem port, network port, four USB 2.0 ports, and a DC inlet for the dock’s own power source.
The other ports are for peripherals and audiovisual equipment connectivity which include a serial and a parallel port for connecting old printer models, dial-up modems, and mostly old models of gadgets like digital cameras, joysticks, and scanners.
It also has a VGA port for an extra monitor where you can split up your work from the laptop screen to the monitor. You can use it with a friend to work faster on a project, or you can use it by yourself to extend the pages of the work you’re doing.
The DVI port easily provides access to projectors, LCD monitors, and other visual equipment, so you can have a PowerPoint presentation using your laptop without thinking of how to connect the LCD projector to your PC. You also get the privilege of viewing better, especially when you watch movies on the laptop and it only has a 10.1’’ screen.
Compatibility
The HP 2008 KP080UT dock is compatible with HP Compaq 6510b Notebook PC, HP Compaq 6515b Notebook PC, HP Compaq 6530b Notebook PC, HP Compaq 6535b Notebook PC, HP Compaq 6710b Notebook PC, HP Compaq 6715b Notebook PC, HP Compaq 6720t Mobile Thin Client, HP Compaq 6730b Notebook PC, HP Compaq 6735b Notebook PC, HP Compaq 6910p Notebook PC, HP Compaq 8510p Notebook PC, HP Compaq 8510w Mobile Workstation, HP Compaq 8710p Notebook PC, HP Compaq 8710w Mobile Workstation, HP EliteBook 6930p Notebook PC, HP EliteBook 8530p Notebook PC, and HP EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation.
Other Features
This dock has a Kensington security lock that makes it more efficient for personal use, as you cannot use the device without using the special key to unlock it. You can prevent others from using your dock and secure the safety and good condition of the device.
Conclusion
As plain and simple as it is, the HP 2008 KP080UT 120W Docking Station is as much functional and complete. You won’t need to worry about connectivity as long as you have this device, especially if you’re working with old peripherals that need old ports and connectors to operate. As for me, I am confident to say that I highly recommend this model to anyone who uses a compatible laptop with this device. I did, and I’m perfectly satisfied with it.