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The Microsoft 1661 Dock Station manages all the Ethernet/USB/video-monitor connections of your accessories and/or peripheral devices, while simultaneously charging, and doing all this with only ONE connection to your Surface Pro 3/4 Tablet. In addition, the Microsoft 1661 Dock Station functions as a powered USB hub that can recharge your cell phone(s). The Microsoft 1661 Dock Station is made up of two parts: one box for all the tablet computer to accessory/peripheral/power connections and a second box that functions as the power brick for the first box. Total weight of the Microsoft 1661 Dock Station, and its two-box design, is more than the weight of the original power brick that ships with the Surface Pro tablet. The two-box Microsoft 1661 Dock Station design is also slightly more unwieldy to set up than the original one-box power brick, but likely an equitable trade given all the added connection functionality. Overall, this is an excellent Surface Pro tablet computer supporting device, though Microsoft should consider a one-box design for the their next Dock Station, and a longer AC power cord.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Does what it is supposed to do. I like the fact that it is heavy. Often docks are light and move around. Wish it had a couple more USB ports. It is not a great value though. Just this dock is half the price of a chromebook. I would recommend if you can get it for around $60 US.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I had the older SP3 dock before and i thought that this would be a downgrade because I like how easy it was to plop the surface into it as opposed to fiddling around trying to fit a connector into the side. My old dock was giving me trouble like causing shut downs when I pulled my SP3 out with certain apps running. I upgraded to an SP4 which was a huge improvement in the reliability side of things. But the new docking station really solidified the performance in the docking experience. It is much faster to load up on my monitor and flawlessly disconnects with no shut downs and glitches. It is surprisingly easy to snap in the connector and I actually find it easier and quicker because I can do it all with one hand. It's easier than the old dock because with that you needed two hands to snap it together. Plus, you can move it around, change the tilt angle, and lay it down for drawing while docked. It looks like just a USB hub from the pictures, but once you see it you realize it's not a hub. It's bigger than it looks, and heavier. It sits nicely on your desk with 2 USB ports in the front for quick access. It powers your device and provides an improved audio driver experience (I am an amatuer sound engineer and I use various ASIO drivers on my DAW, this docking station driver works flawlessly). If you are on the fence, get it. You wont regret it and you'll see why the old SP3 docking station was crap.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I use Surface Pro 3 for software development and I bought the dock to connect 2 Full HD monitors, mouse, USB headphone amplifier and Ethernet. I really love that I use single cable to connect all that plus charging. The dock is detected fast when connected. Also it seems to disconnect without glitches. But there is a bug when Surface with Dock goes to sleep. On wake up it may fail to turn on displays or fail to use USB hub. Bugs I think are more related to Surface and Windows rather then dock itself. Also keep in mind that it has long cable from AC adapter to Dock, but shorter power and signal cables. The dock and ac adapter are of the same size. So it looks nice stacked on the table.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Does what it says and gives the Surface Pro enough docks to be a functional machine. Much better than the old design that was an actual dock. This is like a an extra power brick with extra functionality. I would say the value is right in the used market but full retail is way too high for what it is.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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