Raidsonic

Icy Box IB-DK2106a-CPD docking station 2 × HDMI, VGA, LAN

The Icy Box IB-DK2106a-CPD is a Raidsonic docking station that adds three video outputs and a wired network connection to your laptop. According to the manufacturer it has two HDMI ports, one VGA (D-Sub) port and one Ethernet RJ-45 port, so a new monitor and an older projector can both be connected.

  • HDMI: 2 ports
  • VGA: 1 × D-Sub
  • Network: 1 × Ethernet RJ-45
  • Weight: 0.40 kg

Description

Three video outputs for new and old screens

The two HDMI ports suit current monitors and TVs, while VGA (D-Sub) covers older monitors and the projectors still found in many meeting rooms. There is no need to carry a separate adapter for each screen. The RJ-45 socket gives wired networking even to a thin laptop that has no network port of its own. The manufacturer does not specify the interface used to connect to the laptop.

Who this docking station is for

Office workers who connect a laptop to two monitors at the desk and want a stable wired internet connection. Also trainers and presenters who regularly meet rooms where the projector is cabled with VGA. At 0.40 kg the docking station is light enough to take along in a bag when needed.

Specifications

BrandRaidsonic
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
HDMI ports quantity2
Net weight0.40 kg
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
EAN4250078174790

Questions & answers

How many monitors can I connect?

The dock has three video outputs: two HDMI and one VGA. The manufacturer does not specify whether all three work at the same time or at what resolution; this also depends on the graphics and port of your laptop.

Does the dock provide wired internet?

Yes, it has one Ethernet RJ-45 port. The network cable plugs straight into the dock, so the laptop does not need a network socket of its own.

Will the VGA port work with an old projector?

VGA (D-Sub) is the classic analogue video interface used by many older projectors and monitors. The projector connects with an ordinary VGA cable, without a separate adapter.