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What Is a Docking Station For?

A docking station allows a laptop user to plug in his computer to the station to have access to more peripherals and devices than might be available on the laptop. Docking stations expand the ports and peripheral options available for smaller mobile computers.

What Docking Stations are for
- The ability to use a different monitor on a laptop is handy for computer games or the small netbook screens that can be difficult for many users to read.
Allow Desktop Power and Laptop Mobility
- Docking stations allow the user to combine the conveniences of a desktop with the conveniences of a laptop.
Notebook Manufacturers
- Many notebook manufacturers do not make docking stations, and most modern laptops have enough ports. These stations are convenient for netbook and tablet PC users, as the ports are limited on these devices.
Add Additional Hard Drive Storage to your Laptop
- Many docking stations have space for extra hard drives, an option that is not available on many laptops.
Manufacturer Specific
- Docking stations are made for a specific model of notebook computer most of the time. Check with the 3rd-party manufacturer that sells these peripheral devices before buying one for your notebook or ultra-mobile PC.

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