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    X220 + Mini Dock Plus 3 + eSATA?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by maticomp, May 12, 2011.

  1. maticomp

    maticomp Notebook Consultant

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    Hey!

    While I know that X220 has no eSATA connector on its own (which is a shame, by the way), I wonder is it possible to use the eSATA connector on the Mini Dock Plus 3 series with an X220? I can't google it out if ports that are not physically on the laptop can be used while on the dock.

    I don't want to fret out the cash for Mini Dock 3 Plus if an Ultrabase would be enough for me - but I would really love to have eSATA fast external storage connectivity.

    Has any of you tested that yet?


    Thanks!
    Mateusz
     
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  2. gauden44

    gauden44 Notebook Consultant

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    I just got my Mini Dock Plus 3 and can try it later if no one else responds. I'm under the assumption that it will work though.
     
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  3. maticomp

    maticomp Notebook Consultant

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    I would really appreciate your help! Thanks!
     
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    icesample Notebook Enthusiast

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    you can use the esata port on the dock.

    I've tried mine and it works.
     
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  6. maticomp

    maticomp Notebook Consultant

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    icesample, thank you! that's a great relief!
    David, yes, I know - the point is, I need eSATA only at home when I am going to have a dock anyways, so no point in having a "thing" stick out of this slim beauty when in the travel :) But I did consider it as an option in case the dock wouldn't support this.

    Thank you!
     
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    Recommending the "thing" was a stupid idea. Please send Himari my sincere apologies :p
     
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  8. maticomp

    maticomp Notebook Consultant

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    :p Oh, she's not angry! ;) By the way, thank you David! In fact I wasn't aware there are controllers with flush ports. It's a great news — especially for possible future USB 3.0 needs.
     
    maticomp, May 12, 2011
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