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a single Thunderbolt cord from the Samsung Ultra-Wide Monitor, and you are instantly live on the monitor and powering/charging your laptop at the same time. No more docking stations or extra power bricks! Because the connection carries data, users can also leverage the two additional USB-A ports on the monitor, essentially adding a docking station to the mix and creating an instant workstation from a single laptop connection. The Ultra-Wide Monitor actually has two Thunderbolt 3 ports on it, allowing you to daisy chain two monitors off of one connection, without additional display cords. Of course, two ultra-wide monitors are probably excessive, but the additional USB-C port can be used for other peripherals and makes the perfect home for an external hard drive. The versatility of USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 is impressive and clearly seems like the way of the future. However, if you’re still using non-USB-C technology, not to worry, as Samsung has included both an HDMI and Display Port connection, so you can still use the monitor while you patiently wait for your next laptop upgrade. The inclusion of USB-C makes the Ultra-Wide Monitor an ideal choice for an office full of mobile laptop users. Imagine if every desk had one of these, and you simply come in to work, pick your seat, plug in one cord, and you are off to the races. Alternatively, if you have your own office but still commute with your laptop every night, it makes powering up your workstation a breeze—one and done. At home, all the tech packed into the Ultra-Wide Monitor offers one of the cleanest workstations imaginable. Especially for those with dual-monitor setups, it takes two monitors and five cords