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    Little question about Port Replicator II

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by k4sper, May 26, 2004.

  1. k4sper

    k4sper Newbie

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    Hi guys,

    I'm going to buy a T41p and i was wondering about the Port Replicator. As i'll move my laptop a lot between home & work, i'd like to have an easy way to plug it @home (keyboard, mouse, ethernet, usb hub with few devices, hi-fi etc...).

    I looked over the net to get pictures of this Port Replicator and the only place where i did find some is the following :
    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=778461&Tab=1&NoMapp=0

    My wonder is that i do not have a screen @home and before buying this Port Replicator i would be sure that i can use it, laptop opened ;)

    Does anybody here owns one ? Can you give me a clue :)

    Thanx in advance and excuse my english, i'm from france.

    See you

    k4sper
     
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    All port replicators support using the notebook with the screen open. It is not assumed that you will have an external monitor. With everything going USB these days though, I question the value of a port replicator. If you get a USB hub, you'll have to plug in two things, a USB cable and power. If you really want it, by all means go for it, I'd just think about it pretty hard before dropping the dough.

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  3. k4sper

    k4sper Newbie

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    With educationnal program here in france the Port Replicator costs around 100$.

    I'll certainly plug usb devices (printer/camera/mouse) but keyboard (not usb), speakers and network cable at least too. So i think it will save my time as i'll do this every day. I'll certainly purshase two AC adaptors too so i can have one in my backpack, the other staying at home, plugged on the port replicator.

    Thanx for your answer Brian :)
     
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    k4sper Newbie

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    ah euh one more question, as the pictures of the replicator i can asume that the big t41p battery can fit on it but i'll be pleased if someone could say it loud ;)
     
    k4sper, May 26, 2004
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