Docking station vs Mini-Dock vs Port Replicator

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alexzabr · #1 Post by **alexzabr** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:22 am

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

robert213 · #2 Post by **robert213** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:24 am

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.

alexzabr · #3 Post by **alexzabr** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:37 am

Thanks, got it.

davidspalding · #4 Post by **davidspalding** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 8:50 pm

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.

Docking station vs Mini-Dock vs Port Replicator

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