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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. | ||
==Availabe Docking Stations and Port Replicators== | ==Availabe Docking Stations and Port Replicators== | ||
| − | * [[SelectaDock]] | + | * [[SelectaBase 600]] <tt>(TP 600 series)</tt> |
| + | * [[SelectaBase 770]] <tt>(TP 770 series)</tt> | ||
| + | * [[SelectaDock I]] | ||
* [[SelectaDock II]] <tt>(TP 600/E/X)</tt> | * [[SelectaDock II]] <tt>(TP 600/E/X)</tt> | ||
* [[SelectaDock III]] <tt>(TP 600/E/X)</tt> | * [[SelectaDock III]] <tt>(TP 600/E/X)</tt> | ||
| + | * [[ThinkPad i Series Port Replicator]] <tt>(TP i Series)</tt> | ||
| + | * [[ThinkPad Enhanced Port Replicator]] | ||
| + | * [[ThinkPad 365 Port Replicator]] <tt>(TP 365)</tt> | ||
| + | * [[ThinkPad 365X Port Replicator]] <tt>(TP 365X)</tt> | ||
| + | * [[ThinkPad 380/385 Port Replicator]] <tt>(TP 380 series, 385 series)</tt> | ||
| + | * [[ThinkPad 560 Port Replicator]] <tt>(TP 560 Series)</tt> | ||
* [[ThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet]] <tt>(TP 380Z, 390 series, 570 series, 600 series, 770 series, i1720)</tt> | * [[ThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet]] <tt>(TP 380Z, 390 series, 570 series, 600 series, 770 series, i1720)</tt> | ||
| − | * [[ThinkPad Port Replicator | + | * [[ThinkPad Port Replicator]] <tt>(A20-A31p, R30-R32, T20-T30, X20-X31)</tt> |
| + | * [[ThinkPad Port Replicator II]] <tt>(A,R,S,T,X series models)</tt> | ||
* [[ThinkPad Dock (Type 2631)]] <tt>(A20-A31p, R30-R32, T20-T30, X20-X31)</tt> | * [[ThinkPad Dock (Type 2631)]] <tt>(A20-A31p, R30-R32, T20-T30, X20-X31)</tt> | ||
| − | * [[ThinkPad | + | * [[ThinkPad Dock II]] <tt>(A,R,S,T,X series models)</tt> |
* [[ThinkPad Mini-Dock]] <tt>(A,R,S,T,X series models)</tt> | * [[ThinkPad Mini-Dock]] <tt>(A,R,S,T,X series models)</tt> | ||
| − | + | * [[UltraBase]] <tt>(TP 570 series)</tt> | |
| − | * [[UltraBase]] <tt>(TP 570)</tt> | ||
* [[UltraBase X2]] <tt>(X20, X21, X22, X23, X24)</tt> | * [[UltraBase X2]] <tt>(X20, X21, X22, X23, X24)</tt> | ||
* [[UltraBase X3]] <tt>(X30, X31, X32)</tt> | * [[UltraBase X3]] <tt>(X30, X31, X32)</tt> | ||
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==Other== | ==Other== | ||
| + | * [[SelectaBase PC Card Enabler]] | ||
| + | * [[SelectaBase PC Card Enabler with Advanced EtherJet]] | ||
* [[Portable Drive Bay]] (PC-Card UltraBay adapter) | * [[Portable Drive Bay]] (PC-Card UltraBay adapter) | ||
* [[Portable Drive Bay 2000]] (PC-Card/USB UltraBay 2000 adapter) | * [[Portable Drive Bay 2000]] (PC-Card/USB UltraBay 2000 adapter) | ||
Revision as of 01:55, 18 April 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.
Availabe Docking Stations and Port Replicators
- SelectaBase 600 (TP 600 series)
- SelectaBase 770 (TP 770 series)
- SelectaDock I
- SelectaDock II (TP 600/E/X)
- SelectaDock III (TP 600/E/X)
- ThinkPad i Series Port Replicator (TP i Series)
- ThinkPad Enhanced Port Replicator
- ThinkPad 365 Port Replicator (TP 365)
- ThinkPad 365X Port Replicator (TP 365X)
- ThinkPad 380/385 Port Replicator (TP 380 series, 385 series)
- ThinkPad 560 Port Replicator (TP 560 Series)
- ThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet (TP 380Z, 390 series, 570 series, 600 series, 770 series, i1720)
- ThinkPad Port Replicator (A20-A31p, R30-R32, T20-T30, X20-X31)
- ThinkPad Port Replicator II (A,R,S,T,X series models)
- ThinkPad Dock (Type 2631) (A20-A31p, R30-R32, T20-T30, X20-X31)
- ThinkPad Dock II (A,R,S,T,X series models)
- ThinkPad Mini-Dock (A,R,S,T,X series models)
- UltraBase (TP 570 series)
- UltraBase X2 (X20, X21, X22, X23, X24)
- UltraBase X3 (X30, X31, X32)
- UltraBase X4 (X40, X41)
Other
- 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.
