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Plugable 6-Outlet Clamping Desk Mountable Power Strip With 2-Port USB Charger
$49.95 USD
SKU: PS6-USB2DCAmazon Rating : (162 Reviews)
Features
- 6 surge protected standard US power outlets with 2100 Joules of protection
- Built-in EMI/RFI Filter. 2-in-1 power / circuit breaker switch. UL/cUL Rated
- Featuring a unique and easy to use built-in clamping system for attaching the unit to desks, tables, shelves, and workbenches. Perfect for a garage, computer lab, office, etc. Elegant dark grey design to match professional business products. Two outlets have extra-wide spacing for large "wall wart" power adapter bricks
- Built-in 2-port 10.5W (2.1A shared) USB power. No need to have separate wall warts wasting AC outlets
- Powers almost all Apple iOS, Google Android, and Microsoft Windows Mobile devices. Small Windows tablets like the Dell Venue 8 Pro are also supported
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Power it All!
This power surge protector can help expand and declutter your power needs by offering 6 additional standard US 3-prong grounded power outlets. Its compact design, unique desk clamp, and lengthy cable make it very easy to create the perfect all in one power setup for the home, office, garage, or workbench. Two outlets are widely spaced to fit large "wall wart" power adapter bricks.
Desk Clamp
The unique desk clamp attaches the power strip right to the side of your desk, counter, or workbench providing easy access to AC power.
Surge Suppression
This power strip also provides surge suppression for up to 6 devices. No longer do you need to worry about voltage spikes or electrical storms damaging your valuable electronics.
- 6 surge protected power outlets
- 2100 Joules of protection
- 2-in-1 power / circuit breaker switch
- Built-in EMI/RFI filter
- UL/cUL Rated
Longer Power Cable
With the permanently attached 6 foot cable, this surge suppressor can be located nearly anywhere you need power. From the desktop, under the desk, or across the room, you can provide protected power to those hard-to-reach areas.
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Why can't I drive two external extended displays with my Google Pixel phone?
Google Pixel phones support USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode for wired video output, but due to Android OS limitations, they cannot produce two extended external displays using MST, DisplayLink, or Thunderbolt docking technologies. This is a platform constraint, not a hardware or dock issue.
Understanding the Limitation
Google Pixel phones are limited by the Android operating system’s handling of external displays. While many Pixel models (such as the Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 series) support USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode, they can only output to a single external display at a time. Android is designed primarily for screen mirroring, and extended display support is extremely limited across Android phones.
Key Point:
Android OS currently restricts Pixel phones to one external display, regardless of the dock or adapter used.
Dock Behavior with Pixel Phones
MST Docks (e.g., Plugable UD-MSTH2)
MST (Multi-Stream Transport) requires the host device to support splitting one DisplayPort signal into multiple independent video streams. While common on Windows and many Chromebooks, Pixel phones do not support MST for extended displays.
When using an MST dock, a Pixel phone will:
- Output to one external display only, or
- Mirror the same content to two connected monitors
- Dual extended desktops are not supported
DisplayLink Docks
DisplayLink technology works on Android through a companion app (e.g., DisplayLink Presenter). However:
- Android only supports a single external display via DisplayLink
- DisplayLink docks cannot be used to achieve multiple extended monitors from a Pixel device
- DisplayLink is not recommended for dual display use on Android
Thunderbolt Docks
Google Pixel phones are not Thunderbolt-certified hosts. When connected to a Thunderbolt dock:
- They revert to basic USB-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode
- Only a single mirrored display is possible
Visual Summary
| Dock Type | Extended Displays | Mirroring | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MST Dock | ❌ | ✅ | No MST support on Android |
| DisplayLink Dock | ❌ | ✅ | Requires DisplayLink app |
| Thunderbolt Dock | ❌ | ✅ | Functions as USB-C only |
Recommended Alternatives
If your goal is to use two independent external displays, consider the following instead:
- Windows laptops with DisplayPort MST support
- Chromebooks that support MST
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I extend my Pixel’s screen to two monitors using any method?
A: No. As of now, Android does not support multiple extended displays. Only mirroring to one display is possible.
Q: Does DisplayLink allow multiple displays on Android?
A: No. Even with DisplayLink’s Android app, you are limited to one external display.
Q: Why do Windows and ChromeOS devices work with MST but not Android?
A: Android lacks support for DisplayPort MST and advanced GPU capabilities required for multiple display outputs. This is a software/platform-level limitation.
Conclusion
While Google Pixel phones are capable of driving a single external display, dual extended monitors are not possible due to Android OS restrictions. This applies across all dock types, including MST, DisplayLink, and Thunderbolt. For users requiring robust multi-display setups, we recommend using a Windows or Chromebook device that supports MST alongside a compatible docking station like the Plugable UD-MSTH2.
If you have any questions or need help selecting a compatible dock, reach out to our support team at support@plugable.com.
USB Port Types
USB-A
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This is the standard USB connection that most computers offered prior to the introduction of USB Type-C (USB-C). Even after the introduction of USB Type-C, this is still quite common.
It can provide data transfer rates up to the USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 gbps) specification depending on the host and device, but does not directly support video in the way that USB-C Alternate Mode does. This limitation makes DisplayLink USB graphics adapters and docking stations ideal on systems that do not have USB-C, or in instances where more displays are needed beyond available video outputs of a PC.
USB-B
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This type of connection comes in a couple different styles depending on whether USB 3.0 and higher transfer rates are supported (bottom graphic). Usually this type of connection is used to plug into USB devices that do not have a fixed cable connected, such as USB docking stations, USB hubs, printers, and others.
USB Mini-B
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One of the first connectors for charging a smartphone, wireless game controller (such as the Sixaxis and DualShock 3), and other small devices such as external hard drives. Not commonly used today, but is still used in some cases. Most devices using USB Mini B are using USB 2.0, though a USB 3.0 variant does exist. This specification also added USB On-The-Go (OTG) functionality, though it is more commonly implemented with Micro USB.
USB Micro-B
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A smaller connector that serves many of the same uses as the Mini B connector, with added optional features such as Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) to allow devices like smartphones to output video to larger displays without requiring a dedicated port for video output.
The larger variant of USB-B is most commonly used for external hard drives for higher 5Gbps transfer rates.
USB-C, Thunderbolt™ 3, and Thunderbolt™ 4
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The most recent USB connection, USB Type-C (USB-C), represents a major change in what USB can do. The connector is smaller, can be connected in two orientations, is able to carry substantially more power and data, and can directly carry video signals of multiple types (HDMI, DisplayPort, etc.) Intel has also adapted the USB-C connector for use with Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4.
It is important to note that while all Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 connections are USB-C, not all USB-C connections can be used with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 devices.
More details regarding physical USB connections can be found on Wikipedia . The graphics depicted here are adapted from Wikimedia Commons by various artists under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
Do Plugable products support the Apple SuperDrive?
No, Plugable products do not support the Apple SuperDrive.
Why do Plugable products not support the Apple SuperDrive?
The Apple SuperDrive has stringent power requirements that can only be met by directly connecting the SuperDrive directly to the host computer. As a result at this time Apple recommends only using their USB-C adapter cables. Apple provides more information on this topic here → How to connect the Apple USB SuperDrive
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