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Docks allow users to connect a variety of external peripherals simply by attaching their ThinkPad to the dock. IBM sells three types of docks for current ThinkPads, the [[ThinkPad Port Replicator II]], [[ThinkPad Mini-Dock]], and [[ThinkPad Dock II]]. Additionally, IBM's line of ultralight notebooks, the X-series, have a on-the-go dock called the [[UltraBase X4|UltraBase]]. IBM's docks are known to be some of the most flexible and useful docks available among all notebook manufacturers. | Docks allow users to connect a variety of external peripherals simply by attaching their ThinkPad to the dock. IBM sells three types of docks for current ThinkPads, the [[ThinkPad Port Replicator II]], [[ThinkPad Mini-Dock]], and [[ThinkPad Dock II]]. Additionally, IBM's line of ultralight notebooks, the X-series, have a on-the-go dock called the [[UltraBase X4|UltraBase]]. IBM's docks are known to be some of the most flexible and useful docks available among all notebook manufacturers. | ||
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==Available Docking Stations and Port Replicators== | ==Available Docking Stations and Port Replicators== | ||
| + | * [[ThinkPad Port Replicator II]] <tt>(A,R,T,X series models)</tt> | ||
| + | * [[ThinkPad Dock II]] <tt>(A,R,T,X series models)</tt> | ||
| + | * [[ThinkPad Mini-Dock]] <tt>(A,R,T,X series models)</tt> | ||
| + | * [[ThinkPad X4 Dock]] <tt>(X40 series)</tt> | ||
| + | * [[UltraBase X3]] <tt>(X30, X31, X32)</tt> | ||
| + | * [[UltraBase X4]] <tt>(X40, X41)</tt> | ||
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| + | ==Withdrawn Docking Stations and Port Replicators== | ||
* [[ThinkPad Dock I (3545)]] <tt>(360/370/750/755/760 series models)</tt> | * [[ThinkPad Dock I (3545)]] <tt>(360/370/750/755/760 series models)</tt> | ||
* [[ThinkPad Dock II (3546)]] <tt>(360/370/750/755/760 series models)</tt> | * [[ThinkPad Dock II (3546)]] <tt>(360/370/750/755/760 series models)</tt> | ||
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* [[ThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet]] <tt>(TP 380Z, i1720, i1721 and 390, 570, 600 and 770 series)</tt> | * [[ThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet]] <tt>(TP 380Z, i1720, i1721 and 390, 570, 600 and 770 series)</tt> | ||
* [[ThinkPad Port Replicator]] <tt>(A20-A31p, R30-R32, T20-T30, X20-X32)</tt> | * [[ThinkPad Port Replicator]] <tt>(A20-A31p, R30-R32, T20-T30, X20-X32)</tt> | ||
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* [[ThinkPad Dock]] <tt>(A,T,X series models)</tt> | * [[ThinkPad Dock]] <tt>(A,T,X series models)</tt> | ||
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* [[UltraBase]] <tt>(TP 570 series)</tt> | * [[UltraBase]] <tt>(TP 570 series)</tt> | ||
* [[UltraBase X2]] <tt>(X20, X21, X22, X23, X24)</tt> | * [[UltraBase X2]] <tt>(X20, X21, X22, X23, X24)</tt> | ||
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Revision as of 15:19, 21 September 2005
Docks allow users to connect a variety of external peripherals simply by attaching their ThinkPad to the dock. IBM sells three types of docks for current ThinkPads, the ThinkPad Port Replicator II, ThinkPad Mini-Dock, and ThinkPad Dock II. Additionally, IBM's line of ultralight notebooks, the X-series, have a on-the-go dock called the UltraBase. IBM's docks are known to be some of the most flexible and useful docks available among all notebook manufacturers.
Contents
Available Docking Stations and Port Replicators
- ThinkPad Port Replicator II (A,R,T,X series models)
- ThinkPad Dock II (A,R,T,X series models)
- ThinkPad Mini-Dock (A,R,T,X series models)
- ThinkPad X4 Dock (X40 series)
- UltraBase X3 (X30, X31, X32)
- UltraBase X4 (X40, X41)
Withdrawn Docking Stations and Port Replicators
- ThinkPad Dock I (3545) (360/370/750/755/760 series models)
- ThinkPad Dock II (3546) (360/370/750/755/760 series models)
- ThinkPad Port Replicator Model 1 (360/370/750/755/760/765 series models)
- ThinkPad Port Replicator Model 2 (360/370/750/755/760/765 series models)
- SelectaBase Model I (TP 760 and 765 series models)
- SelectaBase 600 (TP 600 series models)
- SelectaBase 770 (TP 770 series models)
- SelectaDock I (TP 6003, 7601, 7651 and 7702 series models)
- SelectaDock II (TP 6003, 7601, 7651 and 7702 series models)
- SelectaDock III (TP 6003, 7601, 7651 and 7702 series models)
- TransNote Port Extender (ThinkPad TransNote)
- ThinkPad i Series Port Replicator (TP i1400, i1500 Series)
- ThinkPad 365 Port Replicator (TP 365)
- ThinkPad 365X Port Replicator (TP 365X)
- ThinkPad 380/385 Port Replicator
- ThinkPad 560 Port Replicator (TP 380/385 series, 560 and 5704)
- ThinkPad Enhanced Port Replicator (TP 380/385 series and 560X)
- ThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet (TP 380Z, i1720, i1721 and 390, 570, 600 and 770 series)
- ThinkPad Port Replicator (A20-A31p, R30-R32, T20-T30, X20-X32)
- ThinkPad Dock (A,T,X series models)
- UltraBase (TP 570 series)
- UltraBase X2 (X20, X21, X22, X23, X24)
Other
- Direct Dock Adapter
- SelectaBase PC Card Enabler
- SelectaBase PC Card Enabler with Advanced EtherJet
- Portable Drive Bay (PC-Card UltraBay adapter)
- Portable Drive Bay 2000 (PC-Card/USB UltraBay 2000 adapter)
Future Docks
It is only a matter of time before IBM (or Lenovo) updates the Dock II. With the release of the Intel 915 mobile chipset, it is likely that the follow-on will support PCI Express components. This should be a great boon for Thinkpad owners - greater dock performance and greater expansion possibilities will mean there's even less of a reason to use a desktop PC.
External Sources
| FOOTNOTES [Δ] |
- requires SelectaBase Model I
- requires SelectaBase 770
- requires SelectaBase 600
- requires Direct Dock Adapter or UltraBase
