Dictionary of Business Terms: docking station
docking station
a device that acts as a terminal to connect a notebook computer to other equipment, such as a network or a desktop monitor and keyboard. May also contain a charger for the notebook's battery and possibly additional disk drives.
Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms: docking station
docking station
an accessory that gives a laptop computer additional capabilities when it is used at a fixed location.Atypical docking station will include a charger for the laptop's battery, connection to a larger monitor, and possibly additional disk drives or other peripherals.
