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    Dock for Vostro 1400

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by i3randon06, Aug 11, 2007.

  1. i3randon06

    i3randon06 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know of some good docks that are compatible with the Vostro 1400. I want a reliable one for college so I won't constantly have to disconnect and connect all the wires to my laptop. Also, do they sell any of the Vostro docks from dell.com because I have a $100 coupon I want to use.
     
    i3randon06, Aug 11, 2007
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  2. zfactor

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    i have yet to see any aftermarket ones yet for the 1400 or the 1500..unless the older imspirons will fir you may have to look toward dell for one.. but i could be wrong
     
    zfactor, Aug 11, 2007
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    This is exactly something i've been looking for. A dock to connect my vostro to in order to easily move it back and forth without disconnecting wires, that includes 5.1 sound output for my z5500's. Any ideas?

    If only the vostro came with a docking port... seems it limits the options
     
    logo908, Aug 13, 2007
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  4. Kaosfury

    Kaosfury Notebook Consultant

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    Targus makes a universal one:
    http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=ACP45US

    Basically, plug everything into the docking station, connect the station to the laptop with one usb cable.

    No idea how well it works though, so if anyone tries this/has tried this please let us know.
     
    Kaosfury, Aug 14, 2007
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    The inspirons dont have the docks that "click in". You have to buy a universal dock that uses a usb port
     
    ant1029, Aug 14, 2007
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    Anyone have any idea how well the targus one works? Sound quality decent at least?
     
    logo908, Aug 14, 2007
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    For the Targus replicator, you just need to install the driver for that device first and then after that you will know that its loaded properly because it will be seen by the system. So after that just connect your external devices to the port assigned for it.
     
    ScanR, Aug 14, 2007
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