IBM ThinkPad Port Replicator II - Docking Station

The ThinkPad Port Replicator II provides easy cable management and one-step connection to desktop accessories at home or in the office. It offers pass-through connection for Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, and DVI, as well as standard ThinkPad notebook ports. The ThinkPad Port Replicator II provides easy pass-through connection to peripherals on the ThinkPad X, T, R, and A series systems.

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• Reviewed by: tfrench207

  11-10-06

  Duration of ownership: 1 Weeks

  Strengths: Lightweight, excellent price

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  Overall Evaluation: This is the best dock I have ever used. It is designed better than it's predecessor. The AC adaptor is compatible with other ThinkPads, too. Well worth the cost!

• Reviewed by: kcheng2

  08-25-06

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  Strengths: Ease of set-up, functionality

  Weaknesses:None

  Overall Evaluation: I purchased the Port Replicator after my desktop computer crashed, and was looking for another alternative: a new desktop, or a replicator for my laptop.The replicator virtually gives the laptop desktop functionality (provided you have a monitor and preferably an external keyboard and mouse).Set-up for the replicator was a breeze, and everything was up and running shortly after receiving the product!

• Reviewed by: warreng24

  03-31-06

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  Strengths: Easy to transport. Pretty light.Well designed. Accomondates the high-capacity battery that buldges out from the back of the laptop.Easy to un-dock the laptop.

  Weaknesses:Seems too "light" and flimsy.Hard to tell if you've got the latptop fully latched in place on the dock.Only ONE USB port!

  Overall Evaluation: This an awesome alternative to buying the Thinkpad Mini-Dock. The only difference is that the Port Replicator only has ONE USB port at the back, though you are still able to use the laptop's USB ports.I have a T42, and I am able to use this almost as a desktop replacement. I have two 19" TFT's that I plug into the Port Replicator's VGA and DVI ports and I am able to span my desktop across the two external monitors. The laptop LCD is disabled.I have my keyboard and mouse plugged into it, along with my printer. Great as a desktop replacement!However, I needed to buy a USB hub for additional USB ports.

• Reviewed by: bigjim7117

  10-30-05

  Duration of ownership: 1 Weeks

  Strengths: This is a very inexpensive replicator with all the necessary connecctions, great for home and office.

  Weaknesses:It doesn't include a power adpater, however it pairs up nicely with the IBM AC/DC adapter.

  Overall Evaluation: This unit is very small and convenient to use. It has all the needed ports. It also has a flip back door that accommodates the extended run time battery which my laptop came with. Cheap enough to get one for home and the office too.

• Reviewed by: software_geek

  09-27-05

  Duration of ownership: 5 Days

  Strengths: excellent output ports, light weight, has dvi.

  Weaknesses:only 1 usb port

  Overall Evaluation: This is worth the money. Has all the ports needed. I can now easily connect it to my monitor and enjoy the benefits of a dektop while working on a laptop. Setup is pretty easy.

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