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    Looking for a good port replicator/dock for Inspiron 1520.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by pragun, Aug 13, 2007.

  1. pragun

    pragun Notebook Evangelist

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    These things don't have Dell docks like the latitude line (which I use at work) but I'd really like a dock to use for when I'm sitting my dorm...to which I can connect speakers, a monitor (DVI or VGA), a mouse/keyboard and an ethernet connection. any recommendations?

    for the record, the 1520 has usb ports and an expresscard/54 slot.
     
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    crap i meant to post this in the accessories forum, can someone please move it in there...thanks.
     
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    thanks. i wasn't looking on ebay for them. i had found one before called the Belkin High Speed Docking Station and that's on dell's site too but the reviews for it aren't so good. Same with the Targus port replicator. I have a $100 off any purchase of $100.01 or more and would like to use it towards a replicator. But even if I can't get one from Dell, I'd really like a dock to use with the 1520. A good dock.
     
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    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    Yeh, just have a little browse. If you need any specific help, just ask.

    The problem with Dell is that they're prices aren't very constant. What costs you £200 one day can cost £130 the next and £300 the next.

    Try getting it from an independant Dell dealer...