Dock/Port replicator question

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kylera · #1 Post by **kylera** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 4:45 pm

If I want to get a port replicator for a ThinkPad T series for a moderate price, which should I opt for? I don't need the extra UltraBay.

#2 Post by **ryengineer** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:13 pm

kylera wrote:If I want to get a port replicator for a ThinkPad T series for a moderate price, which should I opt for? I don't need the extra UltraBay.

Which T-series thinkpad you have? What will be your main usage?

kylera · #3 Post by **kylera** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:16 pm

I'm opting for a T61 and I intend on taking it with me to class on a regular basis. It would be the typical home setup -- display, peripherals and everything else hooked up to the dock.

#4 Post by **gator** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:32 pm

You can buy either the "Thinkpad Advanced mini dock" or the "Thinkpad Essential Port replicator" for the T6x series. More info on below links:

http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/ThinkPad_ ... _Mini_Dock
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/ThinkPad_ ... Replicator

The advanced mini dock is a bit more expensive than the port replicator, but offers better value for money IMHO.

dr_st · #5 Post by **dr_st** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 2:39 pm

I'd invest the $$$ in the advanced mini dock. It has DVI and audio ports, which is very convenient if you have a speaker setup and an LCD monitor.

kylera · #6 Post by **kylera** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 1:06 pm

Much thanks. That clarifies stuff now.

Roadster · #7 Post by **Roadster** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:17 pm

gator wrote:You can buy either the "Thinkpad Advanced mini dock" or the "Thinkpad Essential Port replicator" for the T6x series. More info on below links:

http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/ThinkPad_ ... _Mini_Dock

Gator, the wiki you referenced for the Advanced Mini-Dock doesn't mention an S/PDIF (digital audio) port, but the Lenovo site description does...

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-61297

Does the Advanced Mini-Dock have an S/PDIF port, and if so, where is it located? I can't find any photos online showing this particular port.

TIA.

Roadster · #8 Post by **Roadster** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 5:13 pm

To answer my own question, the S/PDIF (digital audio) coax port is on the right hand side of the Advanced Mini Dock. The T60p hangs over that side by a full 2 inches, so it is easy to overlook that particular port because it is completely hidden beneath the docked computer instead of sticking out of the back like all the other ports.

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