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[imonsei]

Hey people.
I just bought a pr400 laptop and now i would like to get the port replicator that's designed for it.
But apparently it's not obtainable, or I just plain suck.

Anyone know where to get a hold of one, or can point me to the number/name of the port replicator?

Much appreciated 

[Ex Forum User 3]

What is a port-replicator? Never heard of this.

[longo213]

What is a port-replicator? Never heard of this.

Also known as docking station.

[Ex Forum User 3]

Ah ok thanks Longo, but I never seen any shown on the MSI pages nor do they have a docking plug as far as I know.

[longo213]

I believe there are plenty of universal USB-based port replicators on the market.

http://www.dicota.com/start.php?office=8&page=page_productDetails&ds=1210
http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=ACP50US
http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=ACP45US
http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=ACP60US

[imonsei]

there's a big giant docking station plug on the back of mine.
and on the MSI page for the laptop you can see the docking station
http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=135&cat2_no=270&prod_no=1326

Thanks for the suggestion about the USB based port replicators. I just think it's.... well it's kind of crappy if I can't get the port replicator that's advertised. Kinda goes against what I bought it for.

[Stu]

* Port replicator function is optional.

Contact your reseller who sold you the notebook and see if they can obtain this for you. Or else contact MSI.

>>How to contact MSI.<<

[imonsei]

I already contacted my reseller. they said it was out of stock.

Thanks for the suggestion about contacting MSI... kinda feel dumb now, when I hadn't tried that before. :D

I appreciate the time you took to look into this for me.

[Pronounce]

Here is one source for MSI replicators:

Alvio Inc.
MSI Port replicator - 957-IP02-101
http://www.alvio.com/xABK_PID568292_msi-computer_957-ip02-101_port-replicator-msi-brand-_port-replicators.html

MSI Port replicator - 957-IP02-102
http://www.alvio.com/xABK_PID594057_957-ip02-002_msi-computer_port-replicator-white-brand-.html

[imonsei]

wheeeeeeee 

[longo213]

Well, I still think that USB based docking stations are far more practical - you can change your laptop later and still use the device. But it's up to you.

[imonsei]

that is a valid point.
oh well. it will be at least 4 years before i will think about buying a new laptop anyhow
(unless this one breakes. 7-9-13 knock under table)