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    Docking Station for P-7811 FX?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by HTWingNut, Aug 25, 2008.

  1. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Is there a good docking station for the P-7811 FX? I'd like it to have DVI port if at all possible and support 1920x1200.
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 25, 2008
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    Jstn7477, Aug 25, 2008
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    ktr Notebook Consultant

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    I would look into a powered USB hub. So all the cables you need to plug in to the 7811 is one usb cable, your video cable, and power (and perhaps audio if you have external speakers).
     
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    irablumberg Notebook Consultant

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    Notebooks don't support high speed docking stations (i.e., with support for full speed video) unless there is a special high speed bus connection designed for this specific (docking station) purpose. The 7811 has no such connection and thus cannot connect to any high speed docking station.

    As suggested, if your main goal is a DVI connector, you can easily get an HDMI to DVI plug for under $15. I suggest you get the type that has a female HDMI socket and a male DVI plug. This allows using an HDMI cable from the 7811 to the converter plug that will then securely connect to your DVI input. Using the HDMI cable (rather than an immediate HDMI to DVI converter) will reduce the strain on the HDMI socket on your 7811.

    Ira
     
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    directeuphorium Notebook Evangelist

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    A usb hub works great for me. I have the laptop on a desk 24/7 with the battery in storage. A speaker system in the headphone jack, and the power cable sticking out the back.

    Keyboard, mouse, and external hard drive in the usb hub. eventually i'll get myself a second monitor as well.

    but basically i just pull the usb cord, the speaker jack, and the power.. plug in the battery and i'm on the go.

    pretty simple.
     
    directeuphorium, Aug 26, 2008
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    How about a direct line like this one?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812189056
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 26, 2008
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  8. tallan

    tallan Notebook Deity

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    Very cool beans; I don't need to do this now, but it's great to know the possibility exists for the future.

    ($3.99 shipping on a $7 product = whoa, doggie!)
     
    tallan, Aug 26, 2008
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