Most companies will offer docking stations for their notebooks if one is made. But no all notebooks have docking stations.
Targus is one company that makes universal docking stations. I have one and it works really well. Here is some additional information:
http://www.targus.com/us/accessories_cables_hubs.asp
I have never owned a notebook and would like to purchase one. Can you explain docking stations. Would I be able to connect a monitor, external hard drive, speakers, keyboard, mouse and printer to this thing.
where could I find more information

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