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Mechanical PC docks, commonly referred to as laptop docks or docking stations, are tangible objects that provide laptop or notebook PCs more connectivity and capability. They act as a link between the laptop and numerous peripherals, enabling users to increase productivity and the system’s functionality.
A mechanical PC dock’s main function is to make it easier to connect and detach a laptop from a desktop-like configuration. A docking station offers the laptop a single connection point rather than requiring many wires to be separately plugged in and out. Usually, a specialised docking connector or a universal port like USB-C or Thunderbolt are used to make this connection.
Mechanical PC docks offer extra ports for peripherals, video output, Ethernet, audio, and power supplies, making them a practical method to improve the connection and usefulness of laptops.
The Global Mechanical PC Docks Market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
Microsoft has unveiled a new docking station. Eight ports and a full selection of eight contemporary USB Type-C and vintage USB Type-A connections, as well as a 2.5GbE, are available on the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock.
Support for enterprise-grade functionality is one of the dock’s key selling factors. But the absence of a Surface Connect connector on the dock is arguably most notable.
Microsoft’s Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock features three 10 Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A connectors, three 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4/USB4-certified USB Type-C ports, along with 2.5 GbE and a TRRS audio connector for headsets, and connects to a host device that supports USB4/Thunderbolt 4.
The docking station can accommodate many bandwidth-hungry TB3/TB4/USB4 devices, including storage and eGFX external GPU boxes, in addition to two 4Kp60 displays.
Additionally, the device includes an internal power source that can deliver 96W of electricity to its host, which is sufficient to run a high-end 15- or 16-inch laptop. However, its USB-C connections can only deliver 15W of power, which severely restricts its ability to charge devices.
