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    USB-C charging dock for Sager NP3132 (Clevo N130WU)

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Blue Gater, Oct 29, 2017.

  1. Blue Gater

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    Hi!

    I plan to buy my first Clevo laptop, the Sager NP3132, in the next few weeks.
    My current laptop is a Lenovo X1 Carbon v4 which I use extensively with a docking station that uses a proprietary Lenovo cable that passes both power and data simultaneously, allowing me to connect a single cable to my laptop to get full docking (power, monitor, speakers, keyboard, mouse).

    I would like to get a similar experience with the NP3132 using the USB-C port, which according to the specs supports both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1.

    After reading online, I get the impression that the USB-C/TB3 experience in various devices is not very consistent, with many reports on laptops that don't actually charge, but only pass data.

    My questions:
    1. Is power delivery via USB-C working well in Clevo laptops that specify USB-C and TB3, and specifically does it work for the NP3132?
    2. Are there any special considerations I need to make when choosing the docking station? For example, this dock has great reviews on Amazon and is pretty cheap at 42$. Should I expect it to "just work" if I buy it?

    If it's relevant at all, I'm running both Linux and Windows.

    Thanks in advance!

    Edit: cross post on /r/laptops
     
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    B0B B.O.A.T.

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    I would love more information on this unit too especially on the lanes available to its TB3.
     
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  3. Meaker@Sager

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    The machine only draws power from the main power input. Any generic docks should work just fine.
     
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    How many lanes will this laptops ThunderBolt 3 run on? 2 or 4? Makes a substantial difference for those interested in a future eGPU.
     
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    Thanks a lot for your response!
    Can you please clarify?
    Do you mean that connected devices will work (monitor, speakers, keyboard, mouse), but it will not charge via USB-C?
     
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    Correct.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Oct 30, 2017
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    Bummer, that means I won't be able to replicate the experience I had with the x1 carbon v4, where I can "fully dock" the laptop with one plug.

    Side question: do you know what generic power adapters and batteries will work with this model?

    Thanks!
     
    Blue Gater, Oct 31, 2017
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    I believe it's a 5.5x2.5mm 19V barrel so lots of options charger wise.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Oct 31, 2017
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