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    best docking solution - which?!

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by simonh, May 5, 2006.

  1. simonh

    simonh Newbie

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    i have just purchased a dell latitude d620 - very happy so far but think i need to go with a docking solution - i would like to ask for input around which solution to go for - dell vs others e.g. kensington

    any experiences??

    thanks

    simon :)
     
    simonh, May 5, 2006
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  2. olyteddy

    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    If you want functionality, including video, the laptop specific dock is the way to go. If you merely want to connect peripherals a port replicator will do. USB can't do decent video.
     
    olyteddy, May 6, 2006
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  3. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Right, the Dell solution is a dock, the others are port replicators. There's a signficant difference in ease of use, the dock is much better.
     
    Brian, May 6, 2006
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    mick2021 Notebook Enthusiast

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    my friend has a docking station for his d610 that he doesn't use. would it work on a d620?
     
    mick2021, May 7, 2006
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