less responsive/performance when T42 docked?

[MartinB]

Is it just my imagination or is it possible that my T42 actually performs lower when docked? The performance lag (less responsive) is especially noticable when browsing the internet.

I am using the portreplicator II connected with a DVI TFT 1680x1050 monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers and of course LAN cable.

Solution, if any?

[bill bolton]

Is the preformance different if you have all that stuff connected to your ThinkPad when its not on the port replicator?

BTW, I notice you are in Aarhus... do you happen to work with ScandiHealth by any chance?

Cheers,

Bill

[MartinB]

Is the preformance different if you have all that stuff connected to your ThinkPad when its not on the port replicator?

BTW, I notice you are in Aarhus... do you happen to work with ScandiHealth by any chance?

Cheers,

Bill

I cannot connect the monitor when undocked, because the T42 lacks a DVI-port. But apparently it does NOT affect the performance when all other accessories connected directly.

No, I do not work with ScandiHealth

[w0qj]

I suspect you have a Windows problem.
Try disconnecting the DVI cable, and see if your T42 slows down.

FYI, I've been using my T42s (2373-K5H) with Port Replicator II, and direct Broadband LAN cable connection, and have never seen the slowdown you've described (i've been using this setup for almost 30 months now).

[MartinB]

I have tried running everything (keyboard, speakers, lan..) through the port replicator, except the DVI LCD 1680x1050 and it seems the performance-lag is gone.

Is my external LCD too stressing for my T42 with ATI 7500? The LCD is a Sony MFM-HT205, 20" widescreen.