Why You Should Ditch the Dock and Invest in Docking Monitors

With many companies now implementing remote or hybrid work policies, the docking station has become an essential piece of technology. Docking stations give laptop users the best of both worlds – it enables workers moving between their home and office workspaces to turn their laptop into a desktop powerhouse, providing full connectivity to monitors, LAN, the internet, printers, and more. However, the average laptop docking station costs between $100 and $300 and makes a mess of the desktop with multiple cables and wires. But what if you could put that money towards a more streamlined and efficient solution for your workspace? That’s where docking monitors come in.

Keep reading below as we highlight the top benefits of docking monitors and why it makes sense to make the shift to ditch the expensive docking stations and invest in docking monitors for your workspaces.

Featuring state-of-the art ergonomic design, ViewSonic docking monitors are the perfect setup for your changing work environment and monitors eliminate the need for expensive docking stations, and rids the desktop of cable clutter. Save money, increase productivity, and reduce clutter through the benefits of ViewSonic docking monitors:

1. Reduce Clutter with a Single-Cable Solution.

With a slim and reversible connector and easy single-cable docking, USB 3.2 Type-C connectivity reduces the reliance on multiple wires, cables, and adapters. An integrated USB-A hub also allows you to connect to peripherals like your keyboard, mouse and webcam.

2. Save Money! Minimize Your Total Cost of Ownership

Designed for the busiest of office environments, docking monitors help to reduce hidden business costs and delivers an efficient end-to-end enterprise experience. From installation time and recycling concerns, to user experience and screen performance, every feature of ViewSonic’s line of docking monitors was carefully considered to not only meet your workspace demands, but to also reduce your TCO. Built-in RJ45 Ethernet lets you connect to your wired network and transmit data directly to your computer or laptop via only a single USB-C cable—no costly docking station needed.

3. A More Comfortable Workspace

With advanced ergonomic features including swivel, pivot, height adjust, and tilt, this monitor is designed to provide a greater range of adjustment for increased productivity and comfort. The monitor can tilt up to 40-degrees, making it ideal for use during group discussions and screen sharing.

4. Command and Control Made Easy

Integrated vDisplayManager software enhances productivity by putting the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu controls on your monitor’s screen. This delivers a more comfortable viewing experience by allowing you to quickly and easily adjust display settings such as volume, brightness, contrast, and more.

5. Enhanced Productivity

With the latest USB Type-C and DisplayPort output connectivity, these docking monitors can be easily daisy chained for a productivity-boosting desktop setup. With multiple screens on your desktop, you can work smarter, faster, and more efficiently (note: MST (multi-stream transport) not supported by macOS).

6. Charge Devices Easily and Safely

ViewSonic docking monitors feature USB Power Delivery of up to 90W (depending on the model) to safely and quickly recharge compatible devices including smartphones, tablets and laptops.

7. Fit Any Budget or Workspace

ViewSonic’s complete line of docking monitors include sizes and resolutions ranging from 24” Full HD displays, to 32” 4K displays and 38” ultrawide WQHD models, to fit any budget and any workspace set up.

Designed to boost productivity, maximize output and reduce your total cost of ownership, ViewSonic docking monitors simplify and streamline employee desktops. These monitors are built with the changing work environment in mind. They specifically include USB-C single-cable connectivity, RJ45 wired Ethernet connection, and a USB hub, so that companies don’t need to purchase additional expensive docks for their employees.

If you’re ready to ditch the dock, contact us at Parmetech today and we can help you get started making the most out of your flexible workstations. As an Elite ViewSonic partner, we’re proud to offer our customers peace of mind with safe, flexible and productive visual display solutions.