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    expansion port 2 on my laptop

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by EddieMaggie, Jun 23, 2009.

  1. EddieMaggie

    EddieMaggie Newbie

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    What is this port used for?
     
    EddieMaggie, Jun 23, 2009
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    brand and model of laptop???
     
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    HellDemon Notebook Consultant

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    Since he said expansion port, I'm gonna assume this is HP?

    Basically that port allows for a port replicator; i.e. a Dock
     
    HellDemon, Jun 23, 2009
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yup, the HP notebooks are one of the few consumer notebooks to actually feature a docking solution that works. Basically, you can get a docking station for the notebook that gives you a one-cable way to hook up power, a few USB ports, DVI/VGA, audio, and maybe eSATA to the notebook all at once.

    It won't let you install more RAM or upgrade the GPU or anything like that. But its a really convenient way to hook your notebook up to all your stuff on the desk.
     
    Greg, Jun 23, 2009
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