Review on 🔌 Amazon Basics Aluminum Type-C Docking Station: DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA, USB, Ethernet, SD/TF, Audio, PD 100W Charging - Pedestal, Gray by John Mejia

So I tested this docking station with a new 2020 Dell laptop and my new Pixel 4a smartphone. My Dell does not support USB-C 3.1 video/audio output, but I was able to test the LAN port (1Gbps) and USB/memory card slots. The screenshots show Windows Device Manager and any Plug and Play drivers configured to support this dock. Although I got a windows error/warning about one of the plug n play drivers. I then switched the dock to my Pixel 4a phone (with a USB-C power adapter plugged into the dock) and my Android 11 phone was able to charge, it was using a wired ethernet connection. and I could type on the keyboard and use an external mouse to navigate the phone. This allows you to treat your Android device like a tablet, even if some apps didn't like the keyboard/mouse navigation (this isn't a dock bug). Overall, this dock worked well for my needs, but one issue I have is the short pigtailed cable that connects to the dock. You'll need a USB-C extension if you have a larger laptop that sits on this dock. Note. I added some rubber feet to the top of the dock to keep my laptop from sliding off the dock over time. Re: picture/sound. The manual states that this dock supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB Type-C, However, your computer must also support this function via USB-C port to enable video/audio output. This dock worked fine for my needs, but one issue I have is a short pigtail cable that connects to the dock. You'll need a USB-C extension if you have a larger laptop that sits on this dock. Note. I added some rubber feet to the top of the dock to keep my laptop from sliding off the dock over time. Re: picture/sound. The manual states that this dock supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB Type-C, but your computer must also support this feature over USB-C to enable video/audio output. This docking station worked well for my needs, but I have a problem - it's a short cable with pigtails, attached to the docking station. You'll need a USB-C extension if you have a larger laptop that sits on this dock. Note. I added some rubber feet to the top of the dock to keep my laptop from sliding off the dock over time. Re: picture/sound. The manual states that this dock supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB Type-C, but your computer must also support this feature over USB-C to enable video/audio output.