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Reddit mentions of Lenovo ThinkPad Pro Dock 40A10090US Docking Station
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Reddit mentions: 5
We found 5 Reddit mentions of Lenovo ThinkPad Pro Dock 40A10090US Docking Station. Here are the top ones.
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- Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual data transfer rate will be slower than 5 Gbit/s on USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) connectors, slower than 10 Gbit/s on USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectors, and slower than 20Gbit/s on USB 3.2 connectors.
- Compatible with both 65W and 90W Lenovo ThinkPad machines (see product description for compatible Lenovo ThinkPad machines) that have the required bottom dock port
- Only Supports a dual monitor hook up with different connection types
- WARNINGS: (1) You must download the updated Lenovo firmware utility drivers for this item to function correctly (requires: Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7); (2) This product does not support Lenovo ThinkPad models with a Quad Core Processor; (3) This product does not support ThinkPad T460p quad-core models with discrete graphics; (4) NOT recommended for Lenovo ThinkPad machines with 170W AC adapters
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 2.2 Inches |
| Length | 6.4 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | November 2019 |
| Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Width | 13.6 Inches |
There's no docking station for the X1 Carbon that connects via the bottom. There's just the OneLink dock, which... I believe acts like a USB 3.0 port or several.
The T440s has a docking port on the bottom and can be used with Thinkpads' latest generation of docks.
See here: http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/accessories/dock-port-replicators/conventional-docks-port-replicators
In particular, the latest generation of Thinkpads is incompatible with the older generation of docks, so you need the new Basic/Pro/Ultra docks, like those you see at the link above -- this amazon page has a decent picture so you can recognize them: www.amazon.com/ThinkPad-Pro-Dock-Canada-Mexico/dp/B00G6T8EK2/ (and I guess you can see the list of systems it supports in the listing -- the *40 models).
Not sure tbh, I thought that was a mac thing. Here is the link
Assuming you don't already own a docking station, I would suggest looking into a Lenovo Thinkpad. There are a number of options that would fit your needs depending on how much portability you think you'll need.
You can buy a docking station for ~$150 new.
Other options to look into is the Lenovo X1 Carbon or the T470s. Both are incredibly light and well built - the x1 Carbon weighs in at 2.58 (battery up to 10hrs or so), while the T470s is a bit more at 3.0 lbs (battery up to 8hrs or so). If you want a bit better value, you could look into the even heavier Thinkpad E470 for just over $1000 which has an entry level dedicated GPU.
You could also look into the normal T470 as well, which weighs a bit more than the T470s and a bit less than the E470.
Buy a used T440p and upgrade components as desired. I absolutely love mine and only dropped $200 to bring it home.
Some recommendations if you go that route:
Here's a fairly recent guide that may help guide you along as you make your choices.
This docking station is compatible with the X240.
You might be able to find it for a bit less on eBay if you serach for 40A10090US