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    Which Asus notebook has a docking bay option?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by jagged, Jul 17, 2006.

  1. jagged

    jagged Notebook Consultant

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    What are the Asus "business" notebooks? Is there a docking bay option for it?

    :)
     
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    No ensembles at this point. A few had the option (M3/M6), but nothing really does not except some of the built-on's.
     
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  3. jagged

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    I see... so I guess Asus doesn't offer docking bay option on their new laptops. I always though docking bays are a popular accessory in laptops.

    I kinda like W3J and W7J but it would be a hassle if I have to plug in all the ports (mouse, keyboard monitor, printer, LAN, power plug, etc) on my office desk to my laptop everyday...
     
    jagged, Jul 18, 2006
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  4. kburst

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    Targus has a Universal Docking Station w/ VGA, so you'd only have to plug in USB and power to the laptop. The VGA output is supposed to have some limitations (only 16-bit color at highest res, video lags if a lot of USB traffic), but it night be worth checking into.
     
    kburst, Jul 18, 2006
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    Kensington has a model also that offers 24 bit.
     
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    The V1j *will* have one if you can wait until that comes out.... Could be two weeks...... but more than likely, two months.
     
    PROPortable, Jul 18, 2006
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    doesnt the z62F have some option like that too?
     
    zydus, Jul 18, 2006
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    Yes, but that's a "Built On" not an Ensemble.
     
    kburst, Jul 18, 2006
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    oh he wants ensemble...cos im interested in the z62 myself as a business notebook, since it doesn't have the dedicated vid card and excellent battery life
     
    zydus, Jul 18, 2006
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