Docking Station?

Question

I am probably asking in the wrong place, but where can one find a docking station for an Inspiron E1705?

rickmktg · Answer

MonthOLDpickle wrote: I am probably asking in the wrong place, but where can one find a docking station for an Inspiron E1705? Only 3rd party port replicators are available.

MonthOLDpickle · Answer

Oh?   What sites do you know of that are reliable? (to find one)

rickmktg · Answer

MonthOLDpickle wrote: Oh?   What sites do you know of that are reliable? (to find one)   No idea on reliability, but both Targus and Belkin sell them.

scottymoze · Answer

Dell.com has them...   Go through their menus to 'Accessories' or 'Laptop Accessories' and then 'Docks' or 'Docking Stations' or 'Port Replicators.'   They all connect through one USB connection to the laptop.  Best one is from Kensington, it has VGA video that goes up to 1280x.... resolution (although the e1705 is capable of up to 1900x, as well as higher end monitors).   Depending on what you need it for, a dock may or may not be a great idea when you have such a large and beautiful laptop.   But if it's for USB purposes only, you can always just go with a USB hub!   Remember the docks won't provide power either.   Hope this helps, I'm looking for the best dock situation myself.   -Scotty

MonthOLDpickle · Answer

scottymoze wrote:

Dell.com has them...

Go through their menus to "Accessories" or "Laptop Accessories" and then "Docks" or "Docking Stations" or "Port Replicators."

They all connect through one USB connection to the laptop. Best one is from Kensington, it has VGA video that goes up to 1280x.... resolution (although the e1705 is capable of up to 1900x, as well as higher end monitors).

Depending on what you need it for, a dock may or may not be a great idea when you have such a large and beautiful laptop.

But if it's for USB purposes only, you can always just go with a USB hub!

Remember the docks won't provide power either.

Hope this helps, I'm looking for the best dock situation myself.

-Scotty

I have a 20.1 widescreen moniter that supports a reso up to 1680 x 1050 ( I believe those are correct). How can I use that to my advantage when home?

scottymoze · Answer

Pickle...one more thing...   You should actually be able to make your Windows desktop go across 2 monitors if you hook up your 20.1 monitor to your laptop and keep your laptop open...if you want to try it.   Once you have the monitor installed with drivers and the windows desktop open as well, you may see the same desktop on both monitors.  this is where u want to start...same desktop on both monitors.   At this point you can right-click the desktop, click properties, click settings tab, then click monitor '2' in the picture.  Then check off 'extend my windows desktop onto this monitor'   Once it configures, you can drag monitor 2 around and line it up like you have your monitor and laptop physically (if one is higher or lower than the other, above or below, or on the other side.   Hope this helps...sorry if its confusing...let me know... Scotty

scottymoze · Answer

Pickle...   Since none of the docks that are currently out (that I could find) offer anything higher than 1280x...   I would say just hook up the monitor directly to the DVI out port on your laptop when home.   DVI is the white connector (blue is VGA).   If your monitor doesn't support DVI, then go with the VGA.  DVI is digital and technically can produce a better picture.   Then, you can have a USB hub with your keyboard, mouse, printer, etc. and just plug in one USB cord when home for that stuff.   ALSO be SURE to load the proper drivers for you monitor once it's connected.  Then you can get optimal resolution if Windows doesn't recognize it fully.   Hope this helps..! Scotty

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