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    I Need A Nice Elegant Solution...

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Zagarinsky, Aug 26, 2008.

  1. Zagarinsky

    Zagarinsky Notebook Consultant

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    So I need a nice elegant solution to accomodate my laptop. I want to hook up multiple peripherals to it, but I want it to look as clean as possible and be very very very easy to connect / disconnect.

    I'm looking for both an USB hub or dock, preferably integrated into a notebook stand such as the Logitech Alto Connect. I will be connecting my laptop to this setup daily, so the simpler it is, the better it is. Right now price is not a concern.

    Here's what I want to hook up:
    -USB keyboard (probably wireless)
    -USB printer
    -USB external HDD (needs power)
    -USB HDTV Tuner (haven't bought yet, any suggestions?)
    -Speakers (3.5mm jack)
    -HDMI cable for monitor
    -Network cable

    The first four USB devices are musts.
    The speakers and HDMI cable are optional, but preferred.
    The network cable is not necessary at all, just a bonus.

    Also, is there a way to hook up the speakers through USB? An adapter of some sort?
     
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There really are no good docks. The ones that can do video all either have bad reviews (Belkin which poorly supports 1600x1200 via DVI) or support low resolutions only (1280x1024 via VGA or DVI).
     
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    Oh darn, I have 1920x1200 native resolution on my monitor.

    So what about Targus and Kensington?
     
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    ExpressCard slot just does not have the bandwidth. Nothing is going to work above 1600x1200, and that resolution is barely doable.
     
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    So let's say I connect my display through HDMI, but hook everything else up.

    I was looking at the Kensington SD100. Any thoughts?
     
    Zagarinsky, Aug 27, 2008
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