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What kind of port replicator?

Feb 20, 2005 5:59AM PST

I have a Dell Inspiron 8500 with several peripheral devices hooked up to it. I am plugging in and unplugging these devices all the time, as I take my computer with me quite a bit. For this reason ( and also because I am out of USB ports), my co-worker suggested getting a port replicator, and that this will eliminate me having to plug and unplug all the time (?). He just warned me about getting one that is compatible with my notebook. I have done some preliminary research and am a little confused, so I thought I'd put it out there for some experts 8-)
I'd appreciate any thoughts on how to choose one, and if you have any recommendations.

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You were vague about what and how many.
Feb 20, 2005 8:46AM PST
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Thanks for your suggestion 8-)
Feb 20, 2005 12:15PM PST

Thanks for the suggestion. Was wondering what it meant by "upstream/downstream." Is that something i need to worry about?
Also...how does it connect to my notebook?

(Sorry for the seemingly obvious ?'s...you're dealing wit the technologically challenged!

8-)

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Hmm, never thought too much about it. Here's...
Feb 20, 2005 12:23PM PST

Here's how I use this one. I have a PS/2 keyboard and mouse that I prefer. So I plug the hub into an USB port and that's the only connect to the laptop. Saves connecting printers and such.

Bob