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Targus ExpressCard Docking Station ?

Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by deadstone2706, Jul 23, 2008.

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Hi,

has anyone used this for video and audio?

Currently I output the extra screen from my DELL Inspiron 9400 to my tv for watching Video (via S-Video to SCART cable/adaptor).

Would this be suitable for me to do that with my new laptop?

Has anyone had any problems with Vista support?

I know it won't support Aero Glass but I don't want Aero Glass, just standard video onto my standard normal def tv.

thanks
Philip

deadstone2706, Jul 23, 2008

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K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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The targus express card docking station doesnt have its own graphics card, it uses whatever gpu your laptop has. If you dont want aero, you can disable aero. As long as your laptop has an expresscard slot you can use it.
It is basically a large port replicator, so it shouldnt need any drivers, but I could be wrong on that.

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K-TRON, Jul 23, 2008

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Thanks, after reading a review of the Belkin one, I think the Targus might be better.

deadstone2706, Jul 24, 2008

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Targus ExpressCard Docking Station ?

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K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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