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As I want to use a ThinkPad T42p traveling between two offices, I need two docking-stations, so that I do not have to fiddle arround with the power-supply and additional connections all the time.

After comparing the Mini-Dock and the Portreplicator II (which is about half the price!), I came to the conclusion to go for the a lot cheaper replicator. The only real difference is the 4-port USB Hub and added power-supply with the Mini-Dock, but those two features are not worth the additional price, so buying two replicator + two separate USB Hub + one power supply may be the way to go.

Or is there anyone nevertheless suggesting the Mini-Dock, or is there any other reason why to go for the Mini-Dock instead of the replicator?

Just for the case someone has the same struggle:

I went for the Port Replicator II and a 7-port USB2.0 hub, was together about half the price of a Mini-Dock, and even offers the advantage of having 3 more USB ports. This really rocks.

BTW Also I still didn't receive this delivery, it is confirmed, that there is absolutely no difference in quality between the Mini-Dock and the Port Replicator II.