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Docking station vs Mini-Dock vs Port Replicator
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:22 am
by alexzabr
I've heard there are three options to get thinkpad hooked instantly to peripherials: docking station, mini-dock and port replicator.
What are the differences between these ?
Does any of such offer Firewire connectivity ?
How they differ in their phisycal dimensions ?
Thanks, Alex
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:24 am
by robert213
Here is IBM/Lenovo's Product Specs...
Along left side of screen, click on Parts Information
link
Along the middle of the screen, click on
Dock & expansion accessories - ThinkPad T43/p
link
From there, you will find the answers to your questions...
ThinkPad Port Replicator II
ThinkPad Dock II
ThinkPad Mini-Dock
MODERATOR EDIT: Modified urls to links, to allow better viewing on the page, without scrolling.
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:37 am
by alexzabr
Thanks, got it.
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 8:50 pm
by davidspalding
Basic diff' between the Port Replicator II and MiniDock is that the Minidock as 4 USB ports to the Replicator's 2, and has a key/button locking mechanism. Also comes with it's own 4-pin power supply, rather than tying up your Thinkpad power brick.