With this docking station am I able to keep my laptop closed and still use it?
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Yes. I'm assuming you're running on Windows here. These instructions are specific to Win 7, but they shouldn't differ much from Win 8. Go to battery options by clicking on the battery icon on the task bar (bottom right corner). Whichever battery 'plan' is selected/active, edit its options. In the options screen, click on advanced. A list of options should appear. Expand the option for close lid action. The default is probably 'sleep'; change it to 'Do nothing'. Save your changes. Now your laptop will still run when you close your laptop. If it's plugged in to a docking station with a monitor, mouse, and keyboard, you will have a regular desktop! Hope that helps.
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Yes, you can i've used 4 docking stations in the last 15 years and they all have allowed this. However i can't say this is a feature of all docking stations but i would think so.
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Yes. I'm assuming you're running on Windows here. These instructions are specific to Win 7, but they shouldn't differ much from Win 8.Go to battery options by clicking on the battery icon on the task bar (bottom right corner). Whichever battery 'plan' is selected/active, edit its options. In the options screen, click on advanced. A list of options should appear. Expand the option for close lid action. The default is probably 'sleep'; change it to 'Do nothing'. Save your changes.Now your laptop will still run when you close your laptop. If it's plugged in to a docking station with a monitor, mouse, and keyboard, you will have a regular desktop!Hope that helps. Yes. I'm assuming you're running on Windows here. These instructions are specific to Win 7, but they shouldn't differ much from Win 8.Go to battery options by clicking on the battery icon on the task bar (bottom right corner). Whichever battery 'plan' is selected/active, edit its options. In the options screen, click on advanced. A list of options should appear. Expand the option for close lid action. The default is probably 'sleep'; change it to 'Do nothing'. Save your changes.Now your laptop will still run when you close your laptop. If it's plugged in to a docking... » Read More Yes. I'm assuming you're running on Windows here. These instructions are specific to Win 7, but they shouldn't differ much from Win 8.Go to battery options by clicking on the battery icon on the task bar (bottom right corner). Whichever battery 'plan' is selected/active, edit its options. In the options screen, click on advanced. A list of options should appear. Expand the option for close lid action. The default is probably 'sleep'; change it to 'Do nothing'. Save your changes.Now your laptop will still run when you close your laptop. If it's plugged in to a docking station with a monitor, mouse, and keyboard, you will have a regular desktop!Hope that helps. « Show Less
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Yes! This will work with your computer opened or closed. I have this stashed beneath my desk in my office, and I use dual 24" monitors and a wireless keyboard and mouse. I keep speakers plugged into the docking station, too.
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It closes fairly securely. I don't know if the laptop would come out if dropped, I try never to drop mine!
908562
It has a secure docking port on the back. I find it easy to get out and easy to store. I don't believe it would come out accidentally
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Yes, the docking station has it's own Power Port, works beautifully. One recommendation, I have a couple of these stations and find that I still use the one that has a CD/DVD reader burner the most. Pay the extra get the CD/DVD upgrade. Good luck!
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A laptop and docking station is not a good set up for the Fellowes Workstation. It works great with the standalone laptop. I am able to adjust the laptop screen to eye level.
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It has ventilation, in that it is not covered by any type of shroud or covering. However, this is passive cooling, as it is just open to the air, not actively cooled by a fan. Also, the lower part of the hard drive, where it connects to the docking station is covered and will receive less passive cooling. If you want this to be an always-on solution, I don't think this is the best choice, and you should look for something with an active cooling solution.
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There needs to be a reasonable opening for the connection to work. I have seen better docking stations.
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Aside from the front tabs the hold the laptop on the laptop platform, there's nothing restricting the size of the laptop. The arm can be adjusted further out from the center pole to accommodate a wider/thicker base (like your dock). And the front tabs can slide to move them out of the way of buttons, etc. In other words, I think the dock will be fine on the laptop platform. :)
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There is no on/off switch for the docking station, however the power light is not always on. If the system is powered down or the computer is not present it will stay off.
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Yes, you can close the computer with the cover on. It makes absolutely no difference in opening or closing.
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No. There is another docking station that has three usb ports which would allow the functionality you want. It is a little more expensive, but sold here on Amazon.
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Thanks. You answered my question. The docking station is a wired connection.
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Depending on the thickness of the docking station, as well as if your docking station has the ability to lock into the laptop or secure it together. I have three total Ergotron Notebook trays. One if them I do have a docking station and laptop on. In my case, my laptop actually locks into my docking station. My docking station is 3/4" thick, which the angled cleat is 1-1/4" thick which rises above both my docking station and laptop. I would say if the total thickness (height) of your docking station with laptop is higher than 1-1/4" then I would put additional shelf liner or non slip material. The mount does come with non-slip strips which work extremely well.
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I think the question here is whether the docking station can power on the laptop. The answer is no. The docking station is just a port extension for the laptop.
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I don't know why I ended up a reviewer I did not purchase the corner stand I bought the rectangular stand. If you have a docking station I don't see why it wouldn't work for a laptop.
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A laptop with docking station will not fit under this. There is a piece of wood that supports the drawer and it cannot be removed. My laptop fits nicely on top which aligns it nicely with my 20" monitor for dual monitor usage. Hope this helps.
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Depends if laptop is open or closed while in docking station. If you are going to use a separate keyboard, then you should be fine, standing or sitting. If you want to use laptop keyboard and have it on Varidesk, you'd have to have your hands up 5 inches higher than desk to type. In other words, open laptop will not fit on slide out keyboard tray. Varidesk Pro should be able to handle two (flat panel) monitors and laptop docking station.