ThinkPad X4 Dock

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ThinkPad X4 Dock

ThinkPad X4 Dock

The ThinkPad X4 Dock (Model 2506) is a dock for the X40, X41 and X41 Tablet ThinkPads providing extra ports as well as a bay for an optical drive and a set of stereo speakers. Containing a full featured UltraBay Slim slot, it provides flexibility in drive choice.

Unlike the UltraBase X4 this Dock is not meant to be carried around with the ThinkPad.

Features

  • Passthrough ports:
    • Ethernet (RJ45)
    • Modem (RJ11)
    • USB (three ports)
    • VGA
    • Serial (DB9)
    • Parallel (DB25)
    • PS2 Keyboard/Mouse (shared port)
  • UltraBay Slim
  • Stereo speakers

Pros & Cons

  • Positives: Expansion capability
  • Negatives: not compatible with the UltraBay Slim Battery, no DVI out
  • Compatibility: X40, X41, X41 Tablet
  • Warranty: Three Years

UltraBay Slim

The UltraBay Slim slot in this dock is a full featured one and supports hot swapping with all UltraBay Slim drives. It is not however compatible with the UltraBay Slim battery.