Home Workstation Setup - Docking Station

yjun355 on 17/03/2018 - 07:48
Last edited 17/03/2018 - 07:57

i have dell laptop and hp laptop. i think windows 8.
i just want easy way so can hook my laptop to monitor and just use it like desktop with my own keyboard and mouse.

dell docking stations are like $200 . anyone recommend cheaper way to do it?

Computing Docking Station Monitor

Comments

  • yjun355 on 17/03/2018 - 08:01

    would this work. its on sale for $160
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dell-D3100-Laptop-Docking-Statio…

  • Fergy1987 on 17/03/2018 - 08:34
    +1

    A HDMI cable and a keyboard and mouse combo?

    • yjun355 on 17/03/2018 - 09:10

      but you need to keep laptop open though right?

      • Fergy1987 on 17/03/2018 - 09:16
        +1

        I dont believe so. Probably just need to change the Power options - so when you close the lid the computer doesnt go to sleep

  • No Username on 17/03/2018 - 09:53

    How are you connecting the dock? Thunderbolt or USB C
    Also, are you going to use anything graphics intensive, as most dock will only use the Intel GPU to output video and not the discrete GPU.

    • yjun355 on 17/03/2018 - 10:13

      just everyday use. no graphic stuff. ideally hdmi. my laptop doesnt have usbc

  • MondaySleeper on 17/03/2018 - 10:31

    I use Toshiba DynaDock USB 3.0, not the best but serves the purpose.

    A lot of used ones on eBay. I got 2 - one for my son and for my home-office.

    • yjun355 on 18/03/2018 - 12:03

      Thanks I'll try that

  • Randxyz123 on 17/03/2018 - 12:46

    I'd recommend just getting a DELL one. Is it a home office? It's a tax deduction if so…

    • yjun355 on 18/03/2018 - 12:04

      I would but i have hp and dell laptop.
      These seem to only work with dell

      • Randxyz123 on 18/03/2018 - 12:37

        Then get a 3rd party one like targus and you can use it for both. You’ll get your monitor and internet connection via USB which can be a hit and miss.

  • pineapple12 on 18/03/2018 - 21:31

    I currently use my dell laptop as a portable desktop too - what I did is bought a USB C > DP cable (was only $30), you can also use hdmi cables etc but I didn’t have enough left in my monitor. Then all I did is connected a keyboard and mouse - go through the laptop settings and there should be an option to keep the laptop on while the lid is shut, and also you can duplicate the screen to get the desktop experience through your laptop.

    Hope this helps.

  • yjun355 on 21/03/2018 - 23:19

    Well just humble hdmi cable ended up doing the trick.

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