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    Belkin Expansion Dock w/Video

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by aspalmat, Sep 19, 2007.

  1. aspalmat

    aspalmat Newbie

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    I'm looking at a Vostro 1520, and notice the only "real" docking solution is the Belkin Expansion Dock w/video.

    Anyone care to comment on how this works? Does it work like a regular docking station? Meaning, can you plug your laptop in and run of an external monitor with no issue?

    Thanks.
     
    aspalmat, Sep 19, 2007
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  2. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    VGA over USB sucks! If you're wanting to use a 2nd monitor, buy a USB dock that doesn't have video and plug your 2nd monitor into your laptop.
     
    Khris, Sep 19, 2007
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    lorax1284 Notebook Guru

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    the belkin dock uses the Express Card slot... I have no idea what its performance is like, but if you search this board or notebookforums.com you'll find discussion of it.
     
    lorax1284, Sep 20, 2007
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  4. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    I haven't tested an express card dock so that may be enough to give decent video (and a reason for me to consider buying one)!

    Although if this is the one you're considering, it's got a lot of bad user reviews.

    http://reviews-cdn.dell.com/2341/A0727179/reviews.htm
     
    Khris, Sep 20, 2007
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    I bought one. I'm selling it if you're interested.

    The dock is perfect for everything except video over 1024x768. At 1280x1024 the performance begins to downgrade. But as far as being a device to hold your mouse/keyboard/lan/usb it works flawlessly and it's a really nice looking hub.
     
    jb1007, Sep 20, 2007
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    aspalmat Newbie

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    Thanks for the input. From looking at the reviews, it looks like alot of the complaints were from Vista compatibility issues. I will be running XP Pro, so I would hope I wouldn't have those issues.

    I think I might just give it a try, and see how it performs.
     
    aspalmat, Sep 20, 2007
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