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    Docking Stations for the compal

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by justbrake, Jan 25, 2008.

  1. justbrake

    justbrake Notebook Evangelist

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    just wanted to know if anyone has a docking station for thier Compal Notebooks

    Looking fo a docking station for the FL90, any recommendations on one would be appreciated !
     
    justbrake, Jan 25, 2008
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    xchaotic Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dude,

    Assuming you want the docking station for comfort close to the one of a stationary computer, for full size gaming, with full size keyboard and a mouse, on a desk, with a big monitor.

    Here's how to do it for less than $10:

    1. Sell the FL90
    2. Buy the equivalent desktop PC (core2duo + 8600gt etc) + monitor
    3. Send the rest of the money (there should be at least a third of it left) to some charity.
    4. Enjoy the comfort of a full-size, silent, no overheating gaming.
     
    xchaotic, Jan 25, 2008
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    Atook Notebook Evangelist

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    Depending on what you're doing, you may not even need a docking station. When I'm at home I run my HEL80 with a 22" Dell flatscreen that has a built in USB hub. The keyboard and mouse are plugged into the back of the screen and I'm set.
     
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    justbrake Notebook Evangelist

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    I also have a dell 20" widescreen flat panel on my main computer and have notebooks in every room and 2 in one room , I was going to buy a docking station once but decided not to because it might be to bulky, I just thought it might be nice to hook up to with some speakers, I wanted to take the battery out so it dosn't drain staying on all the time as we really don't take the notebooks out that much, it was just a thought and for the $200.00 that thought has past my mine. end of story



    Thanks!
     
    justbrake, Jan 26, 2008
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