Targus ACP51USZ Notebook Docking Station Revealed [Notebook Hub contains DVI port, two USB ports]

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If the lack of USB ports on your notebook has gotten you down this holiday season, then you might be interested in this new Docking Station from Targus, which will come with USB, Video and sound ports, letting you easily expand your notebook’s ports.

The ACP51USZ is Targus’ 4th attempt into the docking station space. This one comes with a plethora of ports and their unique video output solution. The Targus station has a DVI output, with no video input. Software installed on your computer will forward the video output to the docking station, then out the DVI port. Despite being a neat feature, some users on the internet reported that the video was laggy and unresponsive. It should be said that Targus only supports screen resolutions up to 2048 x 1152.

Video isn’t the only feature of this docking station. The hub has 4 USB ports, an Ethernet port, and separate audio outputs for speakers and an input for a microphone. Again, all this comes out of your notebook with just an audio-out cable and a USB output. The Targus ACP51USZ will set you back $160, and only has support for Windows XP, Vista and 7, with no support for Mac or Linux, but for Windows users, it’s now shipping.