UD-3800 USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station

About:

Support for up to 6 additional USB display units. HDMI, VGA and DVI monitor ports support display resolution up to 2048 x 1152/1920 x 1200. Video: Extended Desktop Mode, Mirrored Desktop Mode and Primary Mode. 

Audio: Headset and microphone input. 5.1 Channel surround sound through DMI interface.

4 USB 2.0 ports fulfill all USB 2.0 devices such as scanner, digital camera, keyboard, mouse, printer, ect.

2 USB 3.0 ports for super transfer speed up to 5 Gbps. One fast charging port can charge your iPhone,Samsung and other smartphones(no iPad and tablets). Charging current up to 1.5A.

A USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet network port supports IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab and full duplex operation with IEEE 802.3x flow control.

Review:

Our desk is such a mess of wires and laptops, tables, devices, a pc, monitors, etc. We are always trying to figure out a way around the mess we have on our desk. We had the chance to try this docking station and figured it would solve a lot of our problems.

When the docking station arrived, I couldn’t wait to get it set up. I took out the instructions and took it step by step to get it all hooked up. It literally took a few minutes to get set up and working. It was super simple and easy and has been a life saver so far. Things on my desk are much more organized and working out better than before. It has been great for our phones, tablets, laptops, and much more.

Overall I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a docking station/way to organize your desk when you have an overwhelming amount of devices to sort out!

I did receive this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

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PREMIUM GOLD Plated HDMI Cable with Ethernet (28 AWG)

About:

The Solid Cordz 6 ft High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet (28 AWG) provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as set-top boxes, Blue-ray Disc players, DVD players, video game consoles, AV receivers and an audio and/or video monitor, such as digital television or plasma monitor, over a single cable.

This High Speed HDMI cables have been designed to meet the performance standards set by HDMI 1.4 and have passed stringent Category 2 testing. They are backward compatible to all previous versions.

The major enhancements introduced in the HDMI 1.4 specifications

     HDMI® Ethernet Channel - The HDMI 1.4 specification adds a data channel to the HDMI® connection, enabling high-speed, bi-directional communication. Connected devices that include this feature can send and receive data via 100 Mb/sec Ethernet, making them instantly ready for any IP-based application.

     Audio Return Channel  - The new specification adds an audio channel that will reduce the number of cables required to deliver audio "upstream" from a TV to an A/V receiver for processing and playback. In cases where a TV features an internal content source, such as a built-in tuner or DVD player, the Audio Return Channel allows the TV to send audio data upstream to the A/V receiver via the HDMI cable, eliminating the need for an extra cable.

     3D Support - The 1.4 version of the specification defines common 3D formats and resolutions for HDMI-enabled devices, enabling 3D gaming and other 3D video applications.

     4K Resolution Support - The new specification enables HDMI devices to support extremely high HD resolutions, effectively four times the resolution of a 1080p device. Support for 4K allows the HDMI interface to transmit digital content at the same resolution as the state-of-the-art Digital Cinema systems used in many movie theaters.

Review:

Having used other Solid Cordz products, I was very excited to try out these HDMI cables with Ethernet. They came in the same two-pack as the other cords did and they were like the other cords in that they were 6” long, thick, and solid cords (like their name)! I also noticed that each cable had the official HDMI logo on them to show that they are indeed authentic HDMI cables. Each of the cables had little caps on the end of them to protect the connectors. I liked this as I’ve had cables in the past have broken or bent ends, how I don’t know, but they did.

I was quick to test this cord out on my TV to Bluray player. It worked flawlessly right away. I was able to plug in and go. These cables will work with any electronics device that has HDMI inputs/outputs. Most newer TVs have them, computers, DVD/Bluray players, Gaming Consoles, etc. It’s always a good idea to have some of these cables on hand as you just never know when you will need one.

Overall I liked these cables. While I think they are better quality than the ones I already had, they essentially work the same. I can’t say they made any of the movies I played look better, etc., but I can say that they worked flawlessly. 

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