which docking station for t43p?

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hellicht · #1 Post by **hellicht** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 12:46 pm

Hello everybody!

I would like to know if you could suggest which docking station is the best one for the thinkpad t43p. I need one where I could plug in the power cord, usb mouse, printer and the ethernet cable.

The cheapest one which I have seen is the ThinkPad Port Replicator II. But is it good enough?

Thx for help.

tehsoul · #2 Post by **tehsoul** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 11:30 pm

if it has all the features you're looking for, why wouldn't it be

#3 Post by **daeojkim** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 11:50 pm

The port replicator II is good BUT it only has one USB port so you will need a USB hub for extra devices.

The mini dock has 4 USB ports. I personally would prefer the mini dock over the port replicator due to extra USB ports.

nrj45 · #4 Post by **nrj45** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 12:25 am

Consider also the solution of no docking...

I bought a wireless desktop (mouse + keyboard) that connect both devices through 1 usb port.
The beamer (it could be another screen) is bound to the vga port.

And that's it
I can work in my bed with a screen of lets say 70''

hellicht · #5 Post by **hellicht** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:25 am

Thx so far for your answers.
Does anybody own a Mini Dock or a Port Replicator II? I haven't found any good reviews about them.

My problem is also that I have never had a docking station before, that's why I don't really know which things are important and which are not.

Michael1980 · #6 Post by **Michael1980** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 10:49 am

I have just bought the Port Replicator II.
I will use PS/2 keyboard and mouse, so one USB does not really bother me that much. Probably will connect the printer to the printer port, and use the USB for iPod.

Will post a small review once I get it.

which docking station for t43p?

which docking station for t43p?

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