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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 4, 2019 11:51:17 GMT
Seems to be a no brainer for me assuming they work well in practice
What gotchas or anything to look out for ?
Loads cheap on Ebay, often without PSUs which can be had for under a tenner if bought carefully.
90W PSU AC adaptor and UK mains lead seems about the level
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Post by MartinT on Nov 4, 2019 14:09:15 GMT
They are a mixed bag. The Surface Dock for my Surface is superb as are most of the Lenovo docks. Others are not so good. Any good one should come with an adapter to power the machine when docked.
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 4, 2019 16:59:18 GMT
Thanks
Lenovo branded ok ?
Prefer to have an adaptor
USB 3 worth having, for now or future ?
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Post by MartinT on Nov 4, 2019 21:20:47 GMT
Yes, Lenovo branded are best for your Lenovo laptop. Get one that suits your model as they have different power arrangements.
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 5, 2019 9:12:37 GMT
Thanks, will do
Amazes me how many there are on Ebay. Many going for a pittance
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 5, 2019 17:21:54 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Nov 5, 2019 18:57:33 GMT
Can't say as you haven't given us your laptop's model number.
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 5, 2019 20:17:20 GMT
Lenovo T410
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Lenovo T440
Seller doesn't know
Lenovo site not helping
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Post by MartinT on Nov 5, 2019 21:11:08 GMT
According to the specs, neither laptop has USB3.0.
Try to find what dock was recommended at the time the T410/440 was selling and then look for it on eBay.
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Post by Slinger on Nov 5, 2019 21:22:32 GMT
I'm sure I'm going to regret asking, but isn't there a sticker on the bottom of the machine with the serial number/model number on, Mike?
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Post by pre65 on Nov 6, 2019 10:16:04 GMT
On my Lenovo (T540p) the model number is on the screen surround, bottom right corner.
I believe mine has 1 x USB3.
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 6, 2019 10:31:16 GMT
According to the specs, neither laptop has USB3.0. Try to find what dock was recommended at the time the T410/440 was selling and then look for it on eBay. There are docks that have USB 2 and 3. Seemed a good idea I will try agin to find a recommended dock for the older laptops Any good places to look that don't come up high on Google ? |
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 6, 2019 10:34:36 GMT
I'm sure I'm going to regret asking, but isn't there a sticker on the bottom of the machine with the serial number/model number on, Mike? Of the laptop ? How would you use that in the search for a dock ? I can find docks that are said to suit my laptop but no PSU. Maybe I have to buy a PSU. Prefer to have a working dock with PSU |
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Post by ChrisB on Nov 6, 2019 10:41:25 GMT
Sorry for the thread drift, but can anyone recommend a station in northern England where I can get a laptop? Dorking is a bit far for me.
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Post by MartinT on Nov 6, 2019 11:11:31 GMT
Any good places to look that don't come up high on Google ? Manufacturer's archival pages are often handy. Or else look for a dock for your specific model and sift through the cack to find vendors specifying them as working together. |
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Post by Slinger on Nov 6, 2019 13:32:17 GMT
I'm sure I'm going to regret asking, but isn't there a sticker on the bottom of the machine with the serial number/model number on, Mike? Of the laptop ? How would you use that in the search for a dock ? I can find docks that are said to suit my laptop but no PSU. Maybe I have to buy a PSU. Prefer to have a working dock with PSU You should be able to determine the model number from the sticker on the bottom, and then you can search eBay for " docking station for *****" where ***** is the model number. Told you I'd regret asking.  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 6, 2019 16:05:52 GMT
Any good places to look that don't come up high on Google ? Manufacturer's archival pages are often handy. Or else look for a dock for your specific model and sift through the cack to find vendors specifying them as working together. Lenovo not good on older models |
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 6, 2019 16:45:15 GMT
Of the laptop ? How would you use that in the search for a dock ? I can find docks that are said to suit my laptop but no PSU. Maybe I have to buy a PSU. Prefer to have a working dock with PSU You should be able to determine the model number from the sticker on the bottom, and then you can search eBay for " docking station for *****" where ***** is the model number. Told you I'd regret asking. Ah ! You have me. I should know better when searching Didn't think specifics like that would come up. They do All the items I looked at before either didn't mention model or had it buried |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 6, 2019 17:54:30 GMT
Is it Lenovo or IBM branded?
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 6, 2019 19:27:12 GMT
Both Lenovo
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