IBM Docking station question
Apr 12, 2003 | 9:36 am
#1
Original Poster
Moderator, Argentina and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: MIA / EZE
Programs: Lord of Malbec & all Wines Argentine. AA EXP / Marriott Lifetime Gold / Hyatt Explorist / Hertz PC
Posts: 36,206
IBM Docking station question
If I remember correctly, in my OMNI thread on desktop vs. laptop there were a couple of FTers using a laptop with a docking or replicator solution.
Ive just ordered a ThinkPad Dock II and have a question on the power supply situation. Does the docking station itself have a built in AC/DC converter or must you procure one separately. Im a little confused because the website only states that the model I bought has a USA/Canada Power cord. Ive used a replicator before, but never a full sized Docking station, so any details/tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Ive just ordered a ThinkPad Dock II and have a question on the power supply situation. Does the docking station itself have a built in AC/DC converter or must you procure one separately. Im a little confused because the website only states that the model I bought has a USA/Canada Power cord. Ive used a replicator before, but never a full sized Docking station, so any details/tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Apr 13, 2003 | 9:37 am
#3
Original Poster
Moderator, Argentina and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: MIA / EZE
Programs: Lord of Malbec & all Wines Argentine. AA EXP / Marriott Lifetime Gold / Hyatt Explorist / Hertz PC
Posts: 36,206
Thanks BWatson. Is the internal power supply the IBM standard 100-240 Volts AC...?
Apr 14, 2003 | 10:46 am
#4
Original Poster
Moderator, Argentina and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: MIA / EZE
Programs: Lord of Malbec & all Wines Argentine. AA EXP / Marriott Lifetime Gold / Hyatt Explorist / Hertz PC
Posts: 36,206
I was able to reach Tech support and they confirmed the power supply is in fact 100-240VAC.
So, Im wondering if anybody out there has a hot tip on what gadget I should slide into the additional ultra bay I will now be having. I already have a DVD/CDRW combo on my laptop, so what else is out there? I was thinking of a DVD RW, but Im not sure I have much use for it. What other goodies should I consider?
So, Im wondering if anybody out there has a hot tip on what gadget I should slide into the additional ultra bay I will now be having. I already have a DVD/CDRW combo on my laptop, so what else is out there? I was thinking of a DVD RW, but Im not sure I have much use for it. What other goodies should I consider?
Apr 14, 2003 | 12:10 pm
#5
In Memoriam
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Grand Rapids, MI USA UA 1K, AA EXP 1MM, SQ PPS, BA GOLD, Hyatt D, Hertz Plat and AMEX Cent
Posts: 2,996
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Gaucho100K:
So, Im wondering if anybody out there has a hot tip on what gadget I should slide into the additional ultra bay I will now be having. </font>
So, Im wondering if anybody out there has a hot tip on what gadget I should slide into the additional ultra bay I will now be having. </font>
Apr 14, 2003 | 3:33 pm
#6
Original Poster
Moderator, Argentina and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: MIA / EZE
Programs: Lord of Malbec & all Wines Argentine. AA EXP / Marriott Lifetime Gold / Hyatt Explorist / Hertz PC
Posts: 36,206
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by B Watson:
Spare Battery so that you have two charged </font>
Spare Battery so that you have two charged </font>
Unless you watch a lot of DVD's on your laptop in non power accesible places, I dont think I have use for one.
Apr 14, 2003 | 7:56 pm
#7
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Once Seattle...then DC....now PMI.
Posts: 4,061
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Gaucho100K:
Two years ago I would have agreed with you, but Im not sure that is still valid today. With the extension of battery life, plus the improved availability of power outlets, do you still carry around a second battery?
Unless you watch a lot of DVD's on your laptop in non power accesible places, I dont think I have use for one.</font>
Two years ago I would have agreed with you, but Im not sure that is still valid today. With the extension of battery life, plus the improved availability of power outlets, do you still carry around a second battery?
Unless you watch a lot of DVD's on your laptop in non power accesible places, I dont think I have use for one.</font>
Apr 16, 2003 | 8:31 pm
#8
In Memoriam
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Grand Rapids, MI USA UA 1K, AA EXP 1MM, SQ PPS, BA GOLD, Hyatt D, Hertz Plat and AMEX Cent
Posts: 2,996
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by mymiles2go:
No way... There is no way I trust any airline to have the power port working that well. If I can only get 2-3 hours out of a battery of working time on even as little as a 4-5 hours flight I'm in trouble. Let alone going across the Pacific without enough power. It doesn't seem to matter what airline I fly, the bad power ports seem to follow me occasionally.</font>
No way... There is no way I trust any airline to have the power port working that well. If I can only get 2-3 hours out of a battery of working time on even as little as a 4-5 hours flight I'm in trouble. Let alone going across the Pacific without enough power. It doesn't seem to matter what airline I fly, the bad power ports seem to follow me occasionally.</font>
Apr 17, 2003 | 9:57 am
#9
Original Poster
Moderator, Argentina and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: MIA / EZE
Programs: Lord of Malbec & all Wines Argentine. AA EXP / Marriott Lifetime Gold / Hyatt Explorist / Hertz PC
Posts: 36,206
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by B Watson:
WHAT HE SAID</font>
WHAT HE SAID
</font>
