R61e Docking?

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R61e Docking?

#1 Post by cshuy » Tue Oct 28, 2008 8:33 am

This may be a stupid question, but I will ask anyway.

Is there a docking station or something similar for the R61e?

If there is, where can I find it?
Formerly owned: Thinkpad 1400i, 750, T30, R61e, Thinkpad SL500, IdeaPad s10-3t
Currently own: X131e Intel, Yoga, and IdeaCentre

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#2 Post by Harryc » Tue Oct 28, 2008 8:40 am

You'd have to use a usb dock, the R61i's don't have a docking connector.

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#3 Post by cshuy » Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:02 am

What is a USB dock?
Formerly owned: Thinkpad 1400i, 750, T30, R61e, Thinkpad SL500, IdeaPad s10-3t
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#4 Post by dr_st » Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:08 am

It is a device that connects to a USB port and provides port replication/expansion functions similar to a normal dock.

IMO, it's just a sad joke. USB cannot provide the bandwidth necessary for all the ports, it is not nearly as convenient to use, and is prone to lots more problems than a normal dock.

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