Product Reviews for Toshiba Dynadock V USB Docking Station

By The IT Guy from Undisclosed on 2/16/2011

These docks look great and when they decide to work correctly they are a nice unit. However these docks are not truly Windows 7 compatible. The DisplayLink software that is utilized is unstable to say the least. The external monitor will freeze after only a few hours of use and the only way to resolve the issue is to unplug the AC power from the unit. In a business environment this is very unacceptable. Just for tech notes: -Tried using the most current displaylink software even the beta driver with no success. -Tried using two different make/models of laptop to verify not a hardware compatibility issue. -We order six originally that all had the issue -Requested 6 replacement units to ensure they weren't a bad batch. The new units still had the issue. Overall, nice concept but Toshiba and DisplayLink need to work out the bugs before they continue to advertise these units as Windows 7 compatible. Review is by an IT Systems Administrator

By stever from Folsom, CA on 2/4/2011

This device sets up very easily but is a hassle to use. It freezes 4-5 times a work day requiring the dock to be powered down. Once or twice a day, a blue screen follows the freeze. I am running the latest drivers. Windows 7 Pro 64 bit

By Matt from Undisclosed on 1/26/2011

So the product seems to work just great for me. There is the occasional screen freeze as described in other reviews, which is easily remedied with a power-cycle (unplug and plug back in). I don't take this to be such a big deal because it happens maybe once a month (on a work computer that is fired up at least 40 hrs a week), plus in the age of technology if you aren't power-cycling everything you own at least once a month (week?) then you aren't getting the best performance from your products.

By Matt from Undisclosed on 1/26/2011

So the product seems to work just great for me. There is the occasional screen freeze as described in other reviews, which is easily remedied with a power-cycle (unplug and plug back in). I don't take this to be such a big deal because it happens maybe once a month (on a work computer that is fired up at least 40 hrs a week), plus in the age of technology if you aren't power-cycling everything you own at least once a month (week?) then you aren't getting the best performance from your products. So here is my gripe: I came back from a long weekend (MLK day) plugged in the laptop and nothing fired up. After troubleshooting I pulled the AC adapter out from under the desk and noticed IT WAS COVERED IN ANTS. It is plugged into a surge protector and this AC adapter was the only one being attacked by the little guys. Everyone in the office asked me if i had spilled food INTO the AC adapter. I figured that this was impossible but just shut my mouth and took my lumps. Luckily the office had another dynadock that was not in use, so the IT guy switched out AC adapters while he looked into the warranty. Flash forward to the following Monday, I come in, sit down, plug in the laptop, dynadock doesn't fire up. I immediately look at the AC adapter and IT'S COVERED WITH ANTS AGAIN! Well, after having a brief 'chat' with the maintenance guys who said that they had sprayed right after the prior incident, I eagerly pointed out the the rest of the office that I 'must have spilled food inside the sealed AC adapter AGAIN.' I've tried researching the issue a little and have come up with nothing, but just wanted to put this info out there, and I certainly hope that this is covered under warranty as the parts are only 4-5 months old. The product is fine, but this is where the customer service gets put to the test.

By Clem from Milan, OH on 1/21/2011

Only the USB ports work. No network connection. Much cheaper usb hubs available. Don't waste your money! I have always purchased Toshiba products and been very happy with them. Very disappointed in this one.