Re: docking station or other for Inspiron 9300?
- From: Fred Mau <fred-dot-mau@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 11:51:40 -0500
Targus makes several models of "Universal Docking Station" that connect
via USB, ranging from $50 to $150.
Personally, I would prefer the reliability and security of a hardwired
connection over Bluetooth.
It'll automatically recognize the monitor if it's plugged in when you
power on the laptop. If you plug in the monitor after power-up, you may
need to hot-key to it (Fn-F8 on most Dell laptops)
Generally, you don't *NEED* any special drivers or software for the
monitor. Windows will either have the specific drivers or will install
it as a "default monitor" or "Plug and Play Monitor" and work fine.
However, I usually *DO* like to go to the Monitor's website and install
their drivers rather than "default monitor", just to have the latest-
and-greatest color profiles and refresh settings.
- FM -
"Pat" <pkelecy(removethis)@insightbb.com> wrote in
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> I recently purchase an Inspiron 9300 laptop (my first laptop). I
> would like to use a normal sized keyboard, mouse, and monitor when at
> my desk (which is most of the time)and so am trying to sort out the
> options.
>
> My first thought was a docking station, but noticed that Dell doesn't
> carry a docking station for this laptop model (at least none I could
> find) . Are there third party products that would work for this? Is
> this a good way to go?
>
> Alternatively, the laptop has built-in bluetooth wireless. Would a
> bluetooth keyboard and mouse work with this, and (assuming so) perform
> reasonably well? If so, I'm not sure there would be much advantage to
> a docking station.
>
> With regard to the monitor, there appears to be connectors on the back
> for an external monitor (both DVI and analog). Will the laptop
> automatically recognize it if I plug one in, or are there some
> software settings that need to be made also?
>
> I apologize for the basic questions. I'm new to this so it's not all
> that obvious (yet).
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Pat
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