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    How Do ExpressCard Docking Stations Work?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by HTWingNut, Sep 4, 2007.

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    Just curious how the ExpressCard docking stations work. I'm considering getting one of the Belkin F5U273 because I like the DVI option.

    However, what is the bandwidth of the single ExpressCard slot and cable? It'll be transferring graphics and I/O through the same cable?

    Would it be capable of 3D games? Or is it intended for desktop only?
     
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    Thanks for the link. So it is basically sharing bandwidth for all those devices then (USB, VGA, DVI, audio, ethernet)? Whatever happened to the traditional docking station that would connect right to the laptop and you would get full performance out of it?
     
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