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    Why do you want ports on your laptop and thickness in your laptop if you can get a universal port replicator?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kneehowguys, Mar 19, 2014.

  1. kneehowguys

    kneehowguys Notebook Evangelist

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    Why do you want ports on your laptop and thickness in your laptop if you can get a thin laptop + universal port replicator?

    My only thought was that universal port replicators must not be as reliable as ports built into the laptop.
     
    kneehowguys, Mar 19, 2014
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  2. Starlight5

    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    Why should one carry a port replicator with his notebook? It's inconvenient and looks ugly.
     
    Starlight5, Mar 19, 2014
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  3. tijo

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    Port replicator: made to stay stationary and have the peripherals permanently plugged in on a desk. The main use case for one, is you arrive at the office, dock the laptop and start working with your kb/mouse, larger monitor and other peripherals without having to plug everything in.

    You want the ports on the laptop for when you're not going to be at the office.
     
    tijo, Mar 19, 2014
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  4. Jarhead

    Jarhead 恋の♡アカサタナ

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    Why do I have to limit myself to a port replicator, and why should I spend additional money on getting one? And why do I have to reduce the capacity of my backpack by carrying one around with me all the time?
     
    Jarhead, Mar 19, 2014
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  5. JMCD23

    JMCD23 Notebook Geek

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    I don't like the functionality or look of them really. For some people in some situations I can see the benefit though.
     
    JMCD23, Mar 20, 2014
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  6. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    ... because a lot of people are too cheap to spend ~$200 on a proper port replicator?

    I like the Lenovo interpretation, though I wish someone would bring back truly dockable ultralights (not Sony for whom it used to be a fixture, obviously).
     
    Vogelbung, Mar 22, 2014
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