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== ThinkPad X4 Dock ==
 
== ThinkPad X4 Dock ==
 
The ThinkPad X4 Dock (Model 2506) is a portable 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|UltraBay Slim]] slot, it provides flexibility in drive choice.
 
The ThinkPad X4 Dock (Model 2506) is a portable 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|UltraBay Slim]] slot, it provides flexibility in drive choice.
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Unlike the [[UltraBay X4]] this Dock is not meant to be carried around with the ThinkPad.
  
 
=== Features ===
 
=== Features ===
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===Pros & Cons===
 
===Pros & Cons===
* Positives: Expansion capability, portable
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* Positives: Expansion capability
* Negatives: makes the ThinkPad quite thick, no extra docking port, not compatible with the UltraBay Slim Battery
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* Negatives: not compatible with the UltraBay Slim Battery
 
* Compatibility: {{X40}}, {{X41}}, {{X41T}}
 
* Compatibility: {{X40}}, {{X41}}, {{X41T}}
 
* Warranty: Three Years
 
* Warranty: Three Years

Revision as of 14:47, 16 June 2005

ThinkPad X4 Dock

ThinkPad X4 Dock

The ThinkPad X4 Dock (Model 2506) is a portable 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 UltraBay X4 this Dock is not meant to be carried around with the ThinkPad.

Features

  • Ethernet
  • Modem
  • USB (three ports)
  • VGA
  • Serial (9 pin)
  • Parallel (25 pin)
  • PS2 Keyboard/Mouse (shared port)
  • Ultrabay Slim
  • Stereo speakers
  • Kensington security hole

Pros & Cons

  • Positives: Expansion capability
  • Negatives: not compatible with the UltraBay Slim Battery
  • 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.