With the ultra-fast deployment of Bluetooth, wireless technology applications, thin and light laptop interfaces have been integrated into a unified Type-C interface, the fast charge, data transmission, video output functions in one, although the compatibility has improved, but the user's experience is extremely poor, especially when the need for external U disk, display, charging head, keyboard and mouse and other devices, it makes people a little big. As a result, a docking station with multiple interfaces becomes the most useful peripheral for thin and light laptop expansion functions.
Greenlink Type-C 9-in-1 docking station is a multi-function docking station integrating data function, video display function, audio output function, Gigabit network card function, reader function and PD fast charging function, and the fuselage provides a total of ten interfaces: 3 USB3.0 interface, 1 HDMI interface, 1 VGA interface, 1 3.5mm audio interface, 1 RJ45 network port, 1 SD card slot, 1 Micro SD (TF) card slot, 1 Type-C interface.
Thanks to 360 CrowdTest for providing a trial opportunity for the Greenlink Type-C nine-in-one docking station. The following "Peter Love Digital" will introduce the necessary external function module of this thin and light notebook from the aspects of product packaging, appearance details, functional experience, and featured applications!
1. [Unboxing]
The packaging box of The Greenlink Type-C nine-in-one docking station is simple and elegant, white and green two-color collocation, the middle of the box is the high-definition physical picture of the docking station, the top of the picture is the brand name and LOGO of the green link, and the bottom of the picture is the product name and four main functions: 4K HD, high-speed transmission, PD fast charge and stereo audio.
On the back of the box is the layout of various interfaces around the docking station, and also marks the interface specifications and adaptation equipment, of which the HDMI interface specification is 4K*2K 30Hz, the VGA interface specification is 1920*1080P 60Hz, the TF/SD card slot supports 3.0 as well as the U port, and the Type-C interface supports PD100W fast charging.
Open the box, inside is a white plastic tray, the docking station is embedded in the tray groove, wrapped in a white translucent softening protective bag, and the joint is also covered with a plastic protective case. The bottom of the tray is also placed with instruction manuals and product warranty cards, fold-on design, exquisite printing, rich content, pictures and text.
II. [Design]
Greenlink Type-C nine-in-one docking station is exquisite and compact, the size is about 123 * 52 * 19mm, the aluminum alloy shell created by the anodizing process, wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant, the surface is matte matte coating, the touch is wonderful. The front of the docking station is printed with the UGREEN brand LOGO, the font is clear, and the brand recognition is high.
The back of the docking station is printed with product nameplate information, including product name and manufacturer information, and the back is also printed with corresponding text descriptions or indicator patterns in the corresponding interface position.
The various interfaces of the docking station are distributed around the fuselage according to functions, of which there are four interfaces and an LED indicator in front of it, from left to right, there are 3.5mm audio interfaces, 3 USB3.0 interfaces and pinhole LED lights.
There are three interfaces directly behind the docking station, from left to right, which are HDMI, VGA and RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports, of which the VGA interface is convenient for fixing, and the screw holes for fixing plugs are also reserved on both sides.
To the left of the dock is the card reader area with two card slots arranged up and down: the upper SD card slot and the lower Micro SD (TF) card slot. The corresponding pattern and text are also printed next to the card slot for easy identification by the user.
The docking station is designed with its own cable, the cable length is about 150mm, the core is tinned copper, the outer cover aluminum foil braid shielding layer, strong and durable; the top of the cable is a Type-C male, the connector is made of high hardness nickel-plated material, the outer cover metal protective shell, and the protective shell is also printed with the UGREEN brand LOGO.
The docking station also provides a Type-C specification PD fast charging port next to the cable, which is controlled by the VL102PD protocol chip, supports 100 fast charging, and can be charged while working, without affecting each other.
III. 【Function Experience】
The use of the Greenlink Type-C nine-in-one docking station is very simple, directly insert the docking station connection into the Type-C of the notebook. It is compatible with a wide range of systems, no driver, plug and play, adapted to Mac OS, Windows, Linux, Android, IOS and other systems.
When the docking station is used, the FUSS LED indicator will automatically light up, the light color is white, clear and bright, and when used at night, the light is soft and not dazzling, and it will not cause light pollution.
The USB3.0 interface of the docking station is highly compatible, with a built-in VL817 HUB chip, which can easily connect external keyboards and mice, U disks, removable hard disks, card readers and other devices, whether it is USB3.0 or USB2.0 specifications can be used, quick recognition, plug and play, plug and unplug freely! The theoretical bandwidth of USB3.0 interface can reach 5Gbps, and the measured speed of copying large files is about 300M/s under hardware support conditions.
The docking station integrates TF/SD card slot, built-in GL3224 card reader chip, supports simultaneous reading of SD card and TF card, can be recognized and used normally after insertion, and adopts 3.0 specifications, fast reading and writing speed. Solves the embarrassment of having no card reader in ultra-thin books, making it easy for photographers to upload and backup photos.
The DOCK's HDMI and VGA external video display interfaces are also very practical, controlled by IT6564 chips, which can be adapted to new and old equipment, and conference presentations and office explanations are very convenient. Among them, HDMI supports up to 4K HD projection, and VGA supports 1080P projection. In addition, the two interfaces can be used at the same time, but the maximum output resolution is 1920*1080.
The docking station's RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port is also very practical, controlled by the RTL8153B network card chip. Wired networks have a faster and more stable Internet experience than wireless networks, and if conditions permit, online shopping and other behaviors are still recommended to use wired networks more securely.
The docking station also provides an additional standard 3.5mm audio interface, which supports the connection of wired headphones, speakers and other audio output devices, realizing the perfect integration of office and entertainment.
The docking station interface is complete, and each interface is equipped with an independent control chip, 10 interfaces can be connected to up to 9 devices at the same time, which can realize data reading and writing, audio and video output, network connection and PD fast charging at the same time.
Fourth, characteristic applications
In addition to being the best partner for thin and light laptops, the GreenLink Type-C nine-in-one docking station also supports mobile phones, IPADs and other handheld mobile devices, and all devices that use the Type-C interface are basically compatible, and the models are constantly expanding. Taking the Redmi mobile phone in the author's hand as an example, after inserting the docking station, you can directly read the contents of the U disk from the "file management", whether it is data transmission, or audio and video reading is very convenient.
Taking video playback as an example, the docking station and the USB stick are BOTH USB3.0 specifications, and the video quality and playback control are completely comparable to the built-in storage of mobile phones. With the docking station, you no longer have to worry about the lack of memory of the mobile phone, you can move large files such as photos, audio, video and so on to the USB flash drive, storage, backup and other suitable.
In addition, an interesting function was also found, that is, after the wireless mouse adapter is inserted into the docking station, you can control the mobile phone with the mouse, is it possible to play the game can no longer only have a touch screen operation, and the mouse click is more accurate and the operation is more flexible.
The docking station also supports Apple's iPAD series products with Type-C interface, which can be connected to external devices such as USB sticks, keyboards and mice, and operates similarly to mobile phones. With the docking station, you can instantly transform the IPAD into a thin and light book, further improving its performance and providing better control for both entertainment and office.
After the IPAD is connected to the keyboard and mouse through the docking station, the original touch operation is converted into a keyboard and mouse operation, which can directly click on various APPS, positioning more accurately, input faster, especially can quickly enter various symbols, and use shortcut keys, etc., the work efficiency is doubled.
The IPAD can also achieve large-screen output through the video interface of the docking station. In actual measurement, movies, games, etc. can be directly put into the display, TV, projector output, the solo music into the music of the crowd. In addition, when students use IPAD to take online lessons, the use of the screen projection function can better protect their vision.
summary
Through trial, Greenlink Type-C nine-in-one docking station has a high-tech metal appearance, a large number of various interfaces, super performance is amazing, completely solve the shortcomings of less ultra-thin interfaces, more peripherals, insufficient output capacity, a docking station can provide data transmission, high-definition audio and video output, 100W fast charging and other super expansion capabilities, get rid of the use of restrictions, completely release productivity.
shortcoming:
1. The cable of the docking station is one-piece, which is not as easy to store and carry as the detachable type. In addition, the connection between the cable and the fuselage is easily bent and damaged.
2. The interface panels on both sides and behind the docking station are still made of black plastic, and the non-integrated metal body is recommended to be upgraded.
Finally, thank you again to 360 crowd testers for providing Greenlink Type-C nine-in-one docking station product trial, it is functional, cost-effective, and the price is only in the early 200s, which is completely the gospel of office white-collar workers! Pay attention to Peter Love Digital, I will continue to bring you the latest and trendiest digital product trial experience!