Joined on 12/15/08
Works well
Pros: The base has full tilt/swivel capability, which is very helpful for tailoring the setup. Plug and play; it just worked. I've used it with Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, and others. No problems with any of them. It's been reliable in the 2+ months I've been using it.
Cons: Nothing.
Overall Review: Recommended. Works as expected. I haven't used the microphone yet, but I tested it and it seemed to work fine.
Worked fine for PC, video didn't work on MacBook Air M1
Pros: Compact Connector cable not too short Everything worked out of box on my HP EliteBook 840 G7 Everything worked out of box on a Dell Latitude 5520, but didn't provide enough power
Overall Review: On a Dell Latitude 5520, the laptop warned on every startup that the dock wasn't providing enough power. With a webcam, two monitors, and a USB headset, all powered by a 100w USB C power brick from Monoprice, it would regularly (as often as every 10 or 15 minutes sometimes) lose connectivity to all external devices, knocking me off of meetings. I didn't have that problem on my HP EliteBook 840 G7. With all the same peripherals attached, everything ran fine On a MacBook Air M1, the USB ports worked fine, but no video was produced on the two external monitors that worked fine on both PC laptops. Overall, a qualified success. Be sure your device's power requirements will be covered by what this dock is able to deliver, and add 10 or 20% headroom for good measure.
Good balance of size, features, and performance
Pros: Compact Plenty of connectivity options Reliable business-class device Affordable when purchased refurbished
Cons: Fan noise can be an issue No built-in bluetooth or WiFi (at least not on the units I bought)
Overall Review: I've found these to be reliable and fast enough for general business use. Easy to maintain, replaceable parts are easy to access. Like many HP business class systems, they sometimes take a long time to restart, pausing sometimes for a couple minutes while something is going on before the restart. Overall a very good value if you're looking for a compact desktop system.
Good design, well made
Pros: Easy raise/lower action Well made
Cons: The keyboard tray attachment is a bit awkward, but it works well enough.
Overall Review: Relative to other mid-priced adjustable desk-topppers, this one works well. It was a great deal on sale, and not on sale it's still a solid buy. Recommended.
So far, so good
Pros: Cheap! 1TB hard drive. Decent screen. DVD drive. Light.
Cons: Trackpad may take some getting used to for people expecting right/left buttons.
Overall Review: I only used this for a couple days while I set it up for a user who will be using it offsite for mostly remote access and basic business needs. Seems like it will be a good choice for that purpose, as long as it is reliable. Can't beat the price.
Old reliable
Pros: No bloatware, runs fast enough for our user's standard office apps.
Cons: Cases can be a little scratched up or dinged, but so far it's all been superficial.
Overall Review: Runs Office, FileMaker Pro, internet apps reliably.
Never had a problem
I've bought a few products from Ant Online, never had a problem, items as described and very reasonably priced.