Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 Dock with Dual Video Review
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- The Lenovo USB 3.0 Dock is designed to act as a pseudo-docking station for laptops or Ultrabooks that don't come with a proper docking connector and docking station solution, such as the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. This review demonstrates how the port replicator works and covers the functionality when used with an external display.
I bought it on the cheap, cause I have plenty of usb 3 laptops while only one with usb c. I have to say, I was sceptical at the beginning because of how much of drivers I was supposed to install but in the end I had no issues with any laptop connecting to this extender. But all of them were on Windows 10. But, the setup was surprisingly smooth and audio, peripherals and screens (2 of them) are connected and working just fine. The advice I have is to look for good cables. In my case, I had to buy one dvi-dvi and one VGA-dvi. If you reduce amount of additional converters it is just ok 😄 I would recommend of someone has won 10 laptop and don't wanna spend too much on dock
I didn't use the USB 2.0 dock but I will say that with this it took a couple of reboots after installing drivers to get everything working just right. I don't know why the rebooting worked, but it did, and after that it was smooth sailing. Please note I used this with a Sony VAIO and not ThinkPad so the driver support may not have been as strong.
is the image in 1920 x 1080 have smooth 60hz?I have a 1920 x 1080 60hz monitor and I want to connect 1 more monitor but I only have one HDMI in my laptop
Thank you for the video. Do you happen to have the part number for the docking station's power supply?
I'm assuming you're referring to the Sony VAIO used in this video and asking how crisp the display is when output to a monitor (this video is a review of a docking station). If you connect via HDMI or VGA using the VAIO S13 it's very crisp, the Intel HD4000 graphics can easily drive a couple of monitors.
ohh.... so there is no test of Yoga laptop touchscreen with these ext. monitors?
Use the Dell 7440 or 7240 with the e-port replicator to have a true docking solution for an ultra-books
Hi...what cable did you use to connect your laptop to the docking station? USB to ?
Hey, thanks for the vid...
what do i need in order to connect my T430 to 2 external 24" monitors with this dock ?
I have a USB 3.0 ultradock and it has problems.. can't attach a 3440x1440 display port as well as 1920x1080 using HDMI (you'd expect it to work but actually the specs say it's max 2xHD). So have to put the 3440x1440 into the mini-display port on my P50 and then the 1920x1080 through the dock. However when doing this Chrome will quite often suddenly just be a toolbar and a black window. Drag the black browser window so half is on each screen and the half on the laptop-connected monitor is as expected and the half on the dock-connected monitor is black. Minimise and Maximise the browser and it returns to normal. However if I plug the HDMI into the laptop then all is ok. So I reckon this dock is actually a piece of shit and I now see no benefit from having it in my setup.
So that USB3.0 port has to feed 2 video ports, a few USB ports, and maybe an ethernet port?
Yes
hi, does it work if I use a dvi hdmi cable in order to connect it to a smart tv?
I have this for my lenovo yoga 2 pro and I love it
does the touchfunction on screen work when ext. screen is connected?
is it possible to turn on your laptop using this station. For example when the lid is closed? I can see button at the top. Does it work with your Sony laptop?
that sony laptop has an OEM port replicator that works fairly well with built-in, upgradeable storage
If I used a USB 3.0 to USBC (Thunderbolt) converter would this work on a MAC book? Tried with no luck, not sure if I am doing something wrong?
Lenovo USB 2.0 dock was useless. It wouldn't work with monitor/ethernet/mouse connected. Most often the problems affected the external monitor. Does this USB 3.0 fix the issues? Lenovo.com is saying that problems are fixed, but I'm hoping for a neutral opinion.
this long after launchdate, does the screen on yoga still work fine without flickering or ghosting?
It works with any brand computer, so long as it has a USB 3.0 port.
Did you ever figure out the problem? I'm having terrible lag right now, but only when connected to this USB 3.0 dock.
Hello, I would like to ghost my Lenovo laptop but there's no Ethernet connection.would this device come with NDIS Dos drivers?Thank you.
So this actually is used so you can have monitor(s),and couple of other periferies which usually you couldnt use all together with only a laptop?
Yes, that's correct!
can you close the lid and have the connected screen be the main screen?
+Stephen Nash (Forebode) Yes, if you are using Windows; This can be accomplished in control panel>Power Options> System Settings. There is an option to choose what happens when lid is closed.
right, i just didn't know if it automatically detected the dock and had that option. They seem to believe that, by default, I should use extended desktop.
It is very annoying. And I am also trying to figure out if u can start the computer (or at least wake it up from sleep) by pressing the power button on the dock (while the computer, for example, has the lid closed) instead of having to start both the computer and the docking station separately.
- No. It does not seem to work - and in fact I am not even sure what the power button on the usb3 docking station is for (but for my lenovo USB c / thunderbolt dock, it works. Then I can start the computer - with the lid closed - by simply pressing the power button on the USB c / thunderbolt dock - but unfortunately that does not seem to work on the USB3 dock.
can i use the laptop power supply for the dock or do i have to use the included one
can i connect 2 monitors?
Hello I have a question. so I do not need a Lenovo to make this work? I can use my netbook that does have external VGA or Hdmi and northerner on it. And this will work?
It'll work with your netbook even if it is not Lenovo, you just need a USB 3.0 port on whatever laptop you intend to use.
no hdmi
It slows down your internet connection if you connect the ethernet cable to the dock.
would this work on my alienware m14x (has 3.0 usb), i want it connecting to a 3d full HD monitor via HDMI cable? would i still get the same quality in picture HD and 3D as i would connected direct to the laptop?
Does this work on any laptop, or is it Lenovo-specific?
+corgrath any laptop. i've got dell xps and it works.
i have Ideapad Flex 14 and it can't detect multiple display even after driver is installed. any idea on this issue and how to fix it, please?
It's the Logitech V450 wireless mouse.
Is there any other dock which will give power to the laptop as will for Lenovo Thinkpad E580?
I believe the ThinkPad USB C dock that offers pass through power via USB C would work with the ThinkPad E580. It retails at Lenovo for $199, available at Amazon for slightly cheaper amzn.to/2KFUsHx
Can one connect 2 monitors to the USB 3.0 and "extend" the display across the notebook screen and the 2 monitors?
+Karthik Kalaimani Yes you can. Your operating system should give you the option to do it. If you are using Windows this can be accomplished in Control Panel> Display Settings.
@@alexnemesis191 does the touchfunction on laptopscreen work when connecting 1 or 2 ext. monitors?
can you please tell what is that mouse? i can see that it is logitech...
Do I have to use two power supply? One for dock and one for notebook?
Yes, this type of dock does not have pass through power to the laptop
@@LaptopReviewsDotCom But does the screens touchfunction still work on the laptopscreen when ext. screens are connected? And how about flickering, have you noticed any in this model, now time has provided us with experience about usage of screen? Many screens on these touchmachines seem to cause issues later on, so how about this model over say Dell xps convertible ot surface pro 4?
Important that this doesnt work with windows 8.1 all monitors and usb devices will disconnect ever 10 - 15 mins
Were there "lag" or "stuttering" issues with the mouse when connected to the USB 3.0 dock? I've experienced that with my Logitech MX mouse and another manufacturer's USB 3.0 dock product.
what about connecting the mouse to the laptop and then all else to the usb s on the dock?
What if my laptop doesn't have a USB 3.0 port? Would it still work?
No
Alexander Shulgin
I ended up getting it anyway and it works fine with a 2.0 usb go figure!
Does it work out of the box on linux systems?
Can i connect it to computer over ethernet ???
No, You can plug the internet cable to dock and give internet to your pc ( not through wireless but through internet cable ) because your pc is connected to it with usb
Have you tested closing the lid? I find, that if I close the lid, all displays go black. Even though I set "take on action" on lid close, and "disconnect this display" . ??
have you had any problems with flickering screen or ghosting on this now not so new laptop? and allso, does the touchscreenfunction work when ext. monitors are connected?
Does it work with Linux?
Why are you using that UGLY VGA cord with that HUGE dongle!!!!!!! Go DVI!!!!
+Ansi Drop and yep, I finished watching/listening to the video :) I see why. That is one of the WORST features of this box. And to top it all off Lenovo calls it a DOCK! LOL! This dock is BAD news. Look up the reviews on the net. Lots of problems with the DL software.
+Ansi Drop ... because he said he did not have a monitor with a DVI connections
+Greg Spargo guess that makes sense. all monitors these days should have dvi but I know some dinosaurs don't.
retarded question but does this work with macbook pro?
+arthur gan it could possibly. try this link discussions.apple.com/thread/6038534
why do you need it on a macbook pro? Not enough ports? Cause otherwise all the abilities should be on the macbook anyway, except the hdmi with sound, but can be handled with a hdmi to dvi adapter, which makes it cheaper.