Essential Port Replicator vs USB Hub
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:14 pm
In my office, I am moving from T30 with port replicator to T61 with "To Be Determined"
I have been very happy with corded IBM keyboard and PS/2 MS Mouse for many years.
At first glance, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock (250410U/26R9063) seems like overkill.
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product ... MIGR-68424
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product ... MIGR-61297
The ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator (250510W/26R9065) seems like a glorified USB Hub with a PS/2 Mouse.
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product ... MIGR-61200
What do all of you prefer?
a. Advanced Dock
b. Advanced Mini-Dock
c. Essential Port Replicator
d. USB Hub
Since none of the above options include a traditional (non-USB) corded keyboard, I guess that the time has arrived to consider a wireless keyboard and mouse.
Does anyone have any experience with
Lenovo Enhanced Performance Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (73P4067/89P8730)?
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product ... MIGR-68427
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product ... MIGR-57923
Will the wireless keyboard still function while changing BIOS settings?
Will the wireless keyboard and mouse still function if I boot machine with DOS bootable CD?
I have been very happy with corded IBM keyboard and PS/2 MS Mouse for many years.
At first glance, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock (250410U/26R9063) seems like overkill.
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product ... MIGR-68424
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product ... MIGR-61297
The ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator (250510W/26R9065) seems like a glorified USB Hub with a PS/2 Mouse.
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product ... MIGR-61200
What do all of you prefer?
a. Advanced Dock
b. Advanced Mini-Dock
c. Essential Port Replicator
d. USB Hub
Since none of the above options include a traditional (non-USB) corded keyboard, I guess that the time has arrived to consider a wireless keyboard and mouse.
Does anyone have any experience with
Lenovo Enhanced Performance Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (73P4067/89P8730)?
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product ... MIGR-68427
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/product ... MIGR-57923
Will the wireless keyboard still function while changing BIOS settings?
Will the wireless keyboard and mouse still function if I boot machine with DOS bootable CD?