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May 18, 2011
Neat trick: Wireless laptop dock
Samsung's Central Station senses your computer is nearby and--without any silly, tangled cords--connects to it wirelessly. But what exactly is it? Samsung calls it an "IT hub" but basically, it's a standalone monitor with a number of inputs, all of which connect wirelessly to your Windows 7 or XP laptop. Once you've connected all your peripherals and inserted the wireless USB dongle into your laptop, you're all set. Central Station provides a unique and useful functionality...when it works. Read on to find out where we ran into trouble.

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