Targus Universal DV4K
Thunderbolt, 4 ports
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It's really good that Digitec has started to add a lot of details about these docking stations in the description.
As it was often not clear how they work exactly.
Well, this one uses Displaylink technology, NOT USB-C DP-Alt mode and NOT Thunderbolt.
So it has a USB graphics card built in, which should be running at 60Hz, due to limitations.
In the Targus download section you can see the drivers. And it is this chip:
https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/integrated-chipsets/dl-6000
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According to the manufacturer, only a resolution of up to 4096 x 2160 is supported via HDMI and DisplayPort. You can find more information on the following link: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0011/9229/6515/files/DOCK180EUZ-52_D-Online_UG_030420.pdf?v=1583320609
Hello, I am using the docking station in conjunction with Aten US224 on a notebook and a PC, so that the keyboard and mouse can be switched between the two Input signal image happens on the monitor
This has only indirectly to do with the dock. Swisscom has a technology in place to prevent illegal recordings. This prevents content from recordings and replays from being played on external monitors; live should be possible.
https://community.swisscom.ch/t5/Nutzung-mit-TV-App-Web/blue-TV-via-Browser-keine-Aufnahmen-schaubar/td-p/704459
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With the help of Targus support I was able to solve the problem: I had to perform step 4 of the following instructions: https://support.displaylink.com/knowledgebase/articles/1932214-displaylink-manager-app-for-macos-introduction-in
It is a pity that this is not clearly stated in the user guide for the product.
Dafür benötigst du den DisplayLink-Treiber, den du hier bekommst:
https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/macos
The docking station is compatible with TB4, but it does not use TB4 technology except for the charging function.
Drivers must be installed for the display connections.
Yes, this is possible. At a maximum of 4K and at a recommended refresh rate of 60Hz. Displaylink means it is a USB graphics card.
Yes, it works for me without any problems. The laptop is connected and charged via USB-C. The docking station has its own power supply.
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I have a MacBook Air 2020 and use it on the docking station without any problems. However, with "only" one display connected to the docking station.
No, the On button on the laptop must be pressed. As soon as the laptop is on, the laptop can be closed.
yes without problems, everything via USB C
It is also important to know the model of the notebook.
If the notebook only has USB type-A ports, it does not.
USB Type-C: whether charging of the notebook is possible depends on the notebook model.
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