Aegis NetDock ($189) From Apricorn

Apricorn released Aegis NetDock, a compact 3 in 1 USB Docking Station designed for netbooks, ultra-portable notebooks and tablet style PCs.

NetDock incorporates 500GB of storage, a dual layer DVD burner and 4-port USB Hub in a footprint barely the size a stapler. Ideal for mobile professionals, students and those looking a simple way to connect all of their mobile devices, Apricorn’s NetDock instantly upgrades your netbook’s capability to that of a full sized notebook in a single USB connection.
                                                                                                                     
With a candy red enclosure, this slick looking device is no wall flower. Allowing to connect to up to four USB devices and featuring a built-in hard drive, the Aegis NetDock enables to store your media collection in one location. The included synchronizing software is perfect for keeping your data up-to-date between your Netbook and NetDock.
 
The NetDock’s optical drive is perfect for installing the latest software, playing games or watching a DVD. With its Dual Layer recording engine you can record up to 8.5GB of data per DVD, virtually doubling data storage capacity on a DVD recordable disc from the single layer recording capacity of 4.7 GBs.
 
For students working in cramped dorm rooms, the space saving vertical stand gives the NetDock a tiny footprint, and acts as the companion not only for your netbook, but also as a powered dock for any other USB devices. Included in the 4-port USB Hub are two ALWAYS ON USB ports, which are ideal for charging mobile phones and MP3 players.
 
“With so many mobile professionals and students using compact computers and netbooks this product is a great accessory,” said Mike McCandless, VP of Sales & Marketing at Apricorn. “Its tiny size, affordable price and bundled software easily enable NetDock to be a data center, backup site, or media center for multiple computers.”
 
In addition, the Aegis NetDock’s green, energy efficient design incorporates an auto ON and OFF feature, automatically turning on when connected to your Netbook, and powering the NetDock down when not in use.
 
The Aegis NetDock is available with or without a hard drive. The easy open enclosure enables you to add or change out the hard drive in a snap. The enclosure fits any 2.5”, 9.5mm SATA hard drive. Included for use with the DVD burner are two CD/DVD software programs for burning and playing DVDs, synchronization software for keeping data up-to-date between the NetDock and the computer, a USB cable, AC Adapter and Quick Start Guide.
 
Availability and Pricing
Apricorn’s Aegis NetDock is currently available for purchase at resellers throughout the US, Canada and online.
 
MRSP:

• With 500GB Hard Drive: $189
• Without Hard Drive: $89