Fujitsu USB 3.0 Port Replicator Has DisplayPort Support

The name of the Fujitsu USB 3.0 Port Replicator PR08 doesn't really do a perfect job of indicating just what the product is capable of but, fortunately, it doesn't need to.

There is a big press release dedicated to the sole purpose of revealing the dock's existence and its multiple benefits.

Indeed, this is a docking station that provides USB 3.0 connectivity, but that is just a small part of its assets.

The main advantage comes from having the DisplayLink DL-3000 graphics technology IC (integrated circuit) on the inside.

Because of it, the USB 3.0 Port Replicator PR08 can deliver video to monitors or TVs, via DisplayPort, in a resolution of up to 2,560 x 1,600 pixels.

Businesses and corporations of all sizes may eventually order one, or more, in order to increase the number of monitors their standard PCs can connect to at any one time.

“Incorporating virtual graphics technology from DisplayLink into Fujitsu’s USB 3.0 Port Replicator PR08 makes it easier for mobile workers to connect to a more ergonomic, richer desktop display experience, no matter which desk they choose,” says Dieter Heiss, head of workplace systems at Fujitsu Technology Solutions. 

“The Fujitsu port replicator works with any make and model of notebook obtaining compatibility for external displays in heterogeneous hot-desk environments, saving both time and costs.”

The USB 3.0 Port Replicator PR08 docking station has two USB 3.0 ports, a Gigabit Ethernet connector, two USB 2.0 ports, the DisplayPort connection, a DVI-I port and 3.5mm audio in/out jacks (both stereo / 2.1 and surround /5.1 sound is supported).

Finally, the product bundle includes an external DVI to VGA adapter and a Kensington lock slot, for preventing theft of the dock.

“We are proud to partner with Fujitsu to bring to market the first USB 3.0 universal docking station with DisplayPort connectivity, enabling much higher resolutions than any other USB docking station before,” said John Cummins, DisplayLink senior vice president of sales and marketing. “The Fujitsu USB 3.0 Port Replicator PR08 is a one stop dock, managing it all.”

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