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Posted at 11:37 AM on Thursday 01/24/08 by
Ben
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EagleBit.com has the Targus ACP50US Universal Notebook Docking Station (Silver) for $130 - $60 off coupon code DS41NDS016 [Exp 2/7] = $70 with free shipping. Features 1x D-Sub, 1x 10/100, 1x Serial, 1x Audio and 4x USB 2.0 Ports. [BizRate]
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    channelv - Posted 11:54 am PST 01/24/08 (1052 Posts)  Report Spam

    Glorified USB hub. Works if you don't have a dedicated dock connector, otherwise buy the dock made for your laptop.

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    channelv - Posted 11:58 am PST 01/24/08 (1052 Posts)  Report Spam

    I also can't imagine how poorly the VGA out will work connected to USB.

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    Myself - Posted 11:59 am PST 01/24/08 (883 Posts)  Report Spam

    To clarify: The "d-sub" connector is a DE-15, also known as a VGA connector. This thing has a video card built into it. Universal notebook dock *with video* is a big deal and normally goes for roughly double this price.

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    Myself - Posted 12:03 pm PST 01/24/08 (883 Posts)  Report Spam

    #2, it's not ideal for watching movies or gaming, but you won't notice any lag with general office uses. It should be pointed out that these work fine on desktops too, and if you're just trying to get more stock prices on screen at once, they're a fine way to go multihead without getting into video card messes.

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    TurnOne - Posted 12:06 pm PST 01/24/08 (481 Posts)  Report Spam

    limited refresh rates and screen resolutions. Only so much baconnaise fits through USB. One of our clients couldn't use b/c of that. Works ok on 1024x768.

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    monx - Posted 12:21 pm PST 01/24/08 (219 Posts)  Report Spam

    a usb video card? gross

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    channelv - Posted 6:10 pm PST 01/24/08 (1052 Posts)  Report Spam

    Agreed, good for 2d work but nothing more.

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    tacky1 - Posted 7:08 am PST 01/26/08 (102 Posts)  Report Spam

    These are pure junk, The resolution is pure BS, never again...

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