HP quickdock versus expansion base

HP has three docking solutions, one of which has extra hardrive space I don't need. The only real difference between the quickdock and the expansion base that I can see is that the expansion base lets you elevate the notebooks screen, a feature I don't need since I will use an external monitor. Am I missing something?

 

You don't say which model you have so I'll speak on the new DV series dock, the XB3000.

Front:

(1) Speakers (2)
Produce stereo expansion base sound.

(2) Power button
Turns on the computer.

(3) Power light
On: The expansion base is connected to AC power.

(4) Mute button
Mutes and restores expansion base sound.

(5) Volume down light
Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease expansion base sound.

(6) Volume up light
Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase expansion base sound.

(7) Infrared lens
Detects the computer remote control infrared signal.

(8) Volume scroll zone
Adjusts volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume.
● To decrease volume, slide your finger to the left, tap the left half of the scroll zone, or hold your finger over the left half of the scroll zone.
● To increase volume, slide your finger to the right, tap the right half of the scroll zone, or hold your finger over the right half of the scroll zone.

Rear:

(1) Power connector
Connects the expansion base to computer AC adapter.

(2) USB ports (4)*
Connect optional USB devices.

(3) Component video jacks
Connects an optional component video device.

(4) S-Video-out jack
Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.

(5) Composite video jack
Connects an optional composite video device.

(6) S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) digital audio jack
Connects an optional compatible audio/video receiver through a digital coaxial cable (purchased separately).

(7) External monitor port
Connects an optional external VGA monitor or projector.

(8) RJ-45 (network) jack
Connects an Ethernet cable from the expansion base to an RJ-45 wall jack.

(9) Hard drive power connector
Connects the power cord for the optional internal hard drive.

(10) Security cable slot
Attaches an optional security cable to the expansion base.
NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

(11) Hard drive carrier screw
Secures the hard drive carrier for the optional internal hard drive.

(12) Expansion cable
Connects the expansion base to a computer.

(13) Connection indicator light
On: The computer is connected correctly.

*There are 2 additional USB ports on the right side of the expansion base.

Right Side:

(1) Audio-out (headphone) jack
Produces expansion base sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
NOTE The expansion base speakers are muted when a device is connected to the headphone jack.

(2) Audio-in (microphone) jack
Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.

(3) USB ports (2)*
Connect optional USB devices.

*There are 4 additional USB ports on the rear of the expansion base.

Left side:

Hard drive bay
Holds an optional internal hard drive.

 

Sorry, it is for the hp dv2000t model (14 inch).

 

Then what I've posted applies to your nb. I have it and it's not bad, although I'm not sure I'd shell out 2 bills for it again. And it's a good thing the internal hdd is not an issue, since a 300gb sells for 250$ through HP. Other shops carry it for a little less. The part no for the dock is ES234AA#ABA. Check around. Ebay has them constantly for around $1-150 depending on condition. Be careful and read the fine print.

 

Hi i just wanna know if the HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base will it fit/work with the hp HP Pavilion dv9500t series

 

Yes it will.

 

thanks i may buy one is these great 2 have r ther any review 4 these

 

i have a question about the hp quickdock.

does anyone know if i can use the remote control that came with my hp dv2000 series laptop to control the dock through its IR port?

tyvm

 

yes.. both the IR port on the quickdock and the laptop will both work the same time. I tested this by covering one reciever. Heres some photos of the quickdock, sorry for low quality, phone camera

 

thank you very much