TobenOne: A convenient laptop docking solution with numerous ports that frees up desk space

TobenOne may well earn its name as a manufacturer of docking solutions and is now developing a new device to this end. The TobenOne 10-in-1 Adaptive Vertical USB C Docking Station is a device whose descriptive name alone promises a lot. Accordingly, numerous ports are available and the notebook is designed to be stored in the station when not in use. Although this means that the notebook, i.e., the display and keyboard, can no longer be used, it certainly frees up a lot of desk space. Of course, it only makes sense to buy the 10-in-1 Adaptive Vertical USB C Docking Station if this setup suits your own workflow. 

A useful aspect is that the docking solution can be adjusted to the width of your own notebook, which effectively prevents incompatibilities and wobbling. Connection between the docking station and the notebook is established via USB-C, while the docking station itself has one USB-A port with a maximum data transfer rate of 10 GBit/s and two USB-C ports with the same speed. A USB 2.0 port is also on board for a keyboard or mouse. Other ports include an Ethernet port, plus two USB-A ports with 5 GBit/s and two HDMI ports. It is also possible to output 4K images at 60 frames per second. However, the connected laptop must also support these functions and be able to provide such a high bandwidth via USB-C. Lastly, USB Power Delivery with up to 100 watts is also supported. 

The TobenOne 10-in-1 Adaptive Vertical USB C Docking Station is currently being developed as part of a crowdfunding campaign and is on offer to supporters for a starting price of $99, with shipping scheduled for December. The usual financial risks of crowdfunding campaigns apply here. Those looking for a laptop stand and docking station in one are advised to take a look at another product from TobenOne.