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    Question for advanced mini dock owners

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MrMcgee, Oct 8, 2008.

  1. MrMcgee

    MrMcgee Notebook Guru

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    I'd like to know if it is comfortable to use your laptop's keyboard while using the advanced mini dock. I have a T400 and I don't know anything about docks but I like the idea of leaving stuff plugged into various ports but I don't want to buy an external keyboard. I am assuming the dock is designed so that the laptop's keyboard can be used -- but is this better or worse than typing without the dock?
     
    MrMcgee, Oct 8, 2008
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  2. pae77

    pae77 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm using one with a T61p. It raises the keyboard up at a slight angle. I think it makes it slightly more comfortable to type on when the TP is in the advanced mini dock.
     
    pae77, Oct 8, 2008
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I used an external keyboard when I had the dock.
     
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  4. Tseng

    Tseng Notebook Consultant

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    It is better for me. Because the dock gives a tilt angle which essentially helps the typing.
     
    Tseng, Oct 11, 2008
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  5. mziol

    mziol Notebook Consultant

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    I have been using a T61p on a dock for a few months now, and I dont mind it at all. If you want to see for yourself, just slide a book under the back 15% of the laptop that is about half an inch thick or a little more, that might give you sort of an idea. Its also nice to be able to use an external keyboard + monitor and mouse :D
     
    mziol, Oct 11, 2008
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