Microsoft PD9 00003 Surface Dock Review

I was looking for a docking station for my Surface Pro 4 I-5 256GB computer. I've seen a dock that allows the Surface Pro 4 to stand upright, but after comparing this dock to a newer dock I settled on the latest version. The latest version allows me to have two external monitors as well as use the Surface Pro 4 as an additional monitor. I run my entire business from this setup (I'm a real estate appraiser) and not only is the Surface Pro 4 faster and more powerful than my previous Lenovo…

I've been using this product for 2 days about 10 hours a day with no problems. Below is my configuration: 1) A Logitech receiver extension cable plugged into the USB port of the docking station. 2) A Logitech MK550 wireless keyboard and a Logitech M705 mouse communicate with a receiver extension cable connected to the dock connector. 3) Two monitors (a ViewSonic VP2770). - 27" IPS 2K 1440p LED monitor (landscape at 2560 x 1440) and a 24" Dell Ultrasharp U2415 LED monitor (portrait at 1200 x…

I have to admit that I was initially wary reading all the negative reviews, but I really needed the docking station capability and I couldn't help but think that Microsoft, while not infallible, wasn't of the delivered product would have been as poor as described by others. Let me say again that I know Microsoft releases software with problems etc etc etc etc blah blah I preferred to believe them a little bit. Well I believe most of the negative reviews are user error. After reading some of the

I really wanted to like it but after spending several evenings and weekends with it I gave up. It just doesn't recognize the external display that I connect to it with any number of cables. • I've used Mini-DP for HDMI, Mini-DP for 4K-HDMI, Mini-DP for DP, and Mini-DP for DVI (I have two cables of each type). from these cables). • I tried a 30 inch Dell 2560x1600 monitor, a brand new Samsung 4K display and an old Dell 1920x1200 display. • I've tried HDMI, DVI and DP and absolutely every…

**Updated August 15, 2017** See updated review notes at the bottom of this review. The Surface Dock is truly the only quality option for docking a Surface tablet. Microsoft has discontinued Surface Pro 3 docks that snap to the sides, so this is our only choice for a dock that will charge the Surface and output data to multiple displays etc. Here are my pros and cons: Pros: - With the right mini-display adapter, they work great. Tested many adapters and only Fosmon brand worked each time (VGA…