This docking station leads me a USB 3.0 port on the back of the PC comfortably up on the desk. As with other manufacturers also, the upper slot of the data port. The lower slot is only for charging other devices via the USB 3.0 power supply. Processing and particularly the cable material used to make a high-quality impression. Here, the cable with 1.50 m was (not only about 1.20 m) measured right. It is thus slightly shorter than that of other manufacturers, but which is only beneficial in USB 3.0. User longer USB 3.0 cable so often report problems and reduced speed. Here you have done everything right. When using external USB 3.0 hard drives, no difference can be established, if the disk with the included USB 3.0 cable directly connecting the controller 3.0 or has been connected to the plugged-in between USB 3.0 Docking Station to the USB. The bushes can be quite normal plug, not pinched or wobbles. The dock in the size and shape of half a golf ball is neatly on the desk. The bottom is actually slightly magnetic, but on a normal wooden desk no added value in the use. On the European side of the manufacturer Logilink you find the way still somewhat more detailed information incl. Datasheet and better pictures.