Would this dock work on SP3?
- Thread starter kiwigirl
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Not the most well known vendor, if you test it and it works perfectly it might be ok. Otherwise Id go with one of the better known more popular brands with likely better support. The latest models with DisplayLink 5900 chipset will drive one 4k/2k monitor or two at a lower resolutions (dual displays up to 2048x1152).
Update: http://www.displaylink.com/shop/new_products.php
Look at the 4k capable models, these use the DL-59XX chipset.
More vendors will be releasing products, expect to see Targus, Pluggable, Cable Matters, etc.
StarTech model with DP and HDMI
http://www.startech.com/Cards-Adapt...op-docking-station-with-4k-video~USB3DOCKHDPC
DELL model with DP and 2x HDMI.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...&cid=281056&lid=5327799&acd=12309204758460815
Update: http://www.displaylink.com/shop/new_products.php
Look at the 4k capable models, these use the DL-59XX chipset.
More vendors will be releasing products, expect to see Targus, Pluggable, Cable Matters, etc.
StarTech model with DP and HDMI
http://www.startech.com/Cards-Adapt...op-docking-station-with-4k-video~USB3DOCKHDPC
DELL model with DP and 2x HDMI.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...&cid=281056&lid=5327799&acd=12309204758460815
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So Im guessing I would no longer need my Diamond USB Video card to run the 2nd ext monitor? Thats good, I could resell it. The USB video card I have now for the 2nd ext monitor puts out max 1080P.
It says it can handle res's up to 2048x1152, but thats PER screen isnt it? Cause my ext monitors are only 1080P anyways. Would this work?
ScottyS
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I would think so.
I did consider those but theyre too expensive. Even the price on the HIS brand at $129 is pushing it. Remember that $130 is CDN dollar since im in Canada, so that would be like $100 US.
I thought HIS is a good brand?
Yes, that is two monitors at that resolution or lower, they can be different as well.
http://www.amazon.com/HIS-Multi-Vie...m_sbs_e_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0WEKJK7WNRRYHD3JDFF4
Note the above may not be the same product you referenced although features seem the same and i'm not sure if this is the DL-3900 chipset or the newer DL-5900 im inclined to think it's using the 3900. . It has 7 reviews on Amazon.
vs. This product which might fit your needs...uses the older but pretty good DL-3900 chipset with over 800 reviews. for 99 US
http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-UD-3...47927&sr=1-1&keywords=usb+3.0+docking+station
Another popular choice the Anker ... same chipset, also 99 US.
http://www.amazon.com/Display-Unive...16819&sr=1-2&keywords=usb+3.0+docking+station
Corrected Link. March 1 8:40 AM
The ones I linked earlier use the *new* more capable DL-5900 chipset and had DP + HDMI with up to 4k monitor support thus the higher price.
I'm not familiar with HIS...
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Sorry my bad, so I should be able to run two ext monitors at 1080P res no problem?
[/QUOTE]http://www.amazon.com/HIS-Multi-View-Docking-Station-HDOCK1/dp/B00LZL83SY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0WEKJK7WNRRYHD3JDFF4
Note the above may not be the same product you referenced although features seem the same and i'm not sure if this is the DL-3900 chipset or the newer DL-5900 im inclined to think it's using the 3900. . It has 7 reviews on Amazon.
vs. This product which might fit your needs...uses the older but pretty good DL-3900 chipset with over 800 reviews. for 99 US
http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-UD-3...47927&sr=1-1&keywords=usb+3.0+docking+station
Another popular choice the Anker ... same chipset, also 99 US.
http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-UD-3...47927&sr=1-1&keywords=usb+3.0+docking+station
The ones I linked earlier use the *new* more capable DL-5900 chipset and had DP + HDMI with up to 4k monitor support thus the higher price.
I'm not familiar with HIS...[/QUOTE]
Interesting, thanks. Im inclined to think the HIS I posted is using the older DL-3900 chipset. So it all comes down to basically the updated chipset for $10 more. $130 vs $140. A no brainer then to get the Anker. Both are virtually identical except the upgraded chip.
But need to find out forsure first that the HIS isnt already using the new chip.
I'm confusing you, sorry. The Pluggable and Anker both are using the DL-3900 chipset both are top selling popular brands.
I just realized the link above for the Anker was actually the link to the Pluggable ... OOPS here's the correct link
http://www.amazon.com/Display-Unive...16819&sr=1-2&keywords=usb+3.0+docking+station
and I will correct my post above as well.
The StarTech and Dell linked above have the DL-5900 chipset. These are the first to market with the new DisplayLink 4k technology and the price reflects that, as more vendors release their new models with the DL-5900 chipset prices will slowly fall.
I just realized the link above for the Anker was actually the link to the Pluggable ... OOPS here's the correct link
http://www.amazon.com/Display-Unive...16819&sr=1-2&keywords=usb+3.0+docking+station
and I will correct my post above as well.
The StarTech and Dell linked above have the DL-5900 chipset. These are the first to market with the new DisplayLink 4k technology and the price reflects that, as more vendors release their new models with the DL-5900 chipset prices will slowly fall.
surfdock
Active Member
kiwigirl, the dock will work fine. This article may help you choose the right dock and accessories for multi-mon setups: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/danchar/arc...with-surface-pro-3-and-lenovo-yoga-3-pro.aspx
And don't forget this one to change the DPI settings to match your monitors:
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/danchar/arc...on-with-surface-pro-3-dpi-scaling-tweaks.aspx
Unless you're going to go buy new monitors that are 2560x1440 or higher resolution, there is really no practical advantage to the new DisplayLink chipsets compared to last year's chipset. Just get the dock that has the features you need.
And don't forget this one to change the DPI settings to match your monitors:
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/danchar/arc...on-with-surface-pro-3-dpi-scaling-tweaks.aspx
Unless you're going to go buy new monitors that are 2560x1440 or higher resolution, there is really no practical advantage to the new DisplayLink chipsets compared to last year's chipset. Just get the dock that has the features you need.
