ThinkPad Mini-Dock
IBM ThinkPad Mini-DockThe ThinkPad Mini-Dock (Model # 287810U) offers a good compromise of features and price. It contains basic pass-through connections for all the notebook ports like the ThinkPad Port Replicator II does. Features
Pros & Cons
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4 port USB 2.0 hub
Note that the USB provider is a hub - a few people have reported some USB peripherals (such as Palms) having problems due to it being a hub, although the majority of people do not have this problem, and the usefulness of the 4 port hub outweighs any potential downside. If you encounter problems, you can always use the USB ports on your Thinkpad to get a direct connection.