Kensington Docking Station with Video Now Supports MacBooks

Kensington rolled out an update to its sd200v Notebook Docking Station with Video on Tuesday. The company creating innovative products that make the connection between you and your computer more enjoyable and productive also announced this week a new beta software for MacBook owners looking to use its sd200v. You can download your version of the driver right HERE for free.

Kensington claims that its new driver allows MacBook owners running Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later to use the sd200v Notebook Docking Station with Video. Some of you are probably wondering what the device actually does. I'll tell you.

The sd200v allows a laptop user to extend its capabilities with an external VGA display connection, as well as an extra keyboard and mouse connection, or up to five USB device connections, all through a single USB port. MacBook Air users, are you listening yet? Best of all, the sd200v sports this front-panel button that instantly enables multi-monitor computing.

"We're proud to give Mac users this best of both worlds solution - from mobility outside the home to higher comfort and productivity within it," said Frederic Frappereau, Global Product Manager for Kensington. "A good notebook provides mobile users with just what they need away from home, while our sd200v Notebook Docking Station with Video gives them all the functionality of the desktop when they want it, in a simple and easy to use fashion. They no longer need to waste time plugging in multiple devices or dealing with complicated monitor setup procedures."

Kensington warns that the beta version of the BETA Driver for MACBOOK laptops contains "outstanding bugs," and that neither Technical Support nor Customer Service will be able to provide support with the driver installation and functions. You are therefore advised to download the user guide before installing the driver.

The Kensington sd200v Notebook Docking Station with Video is available both at brick-and-mortar electronic stores, and at online stores. It costs $139.99.

Requirements call for an Intel-based Mac (including Mac Mini - Intel, iMac - Intel, MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Pro) running Mac OSX Tiger 10.4.11 or higher.

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