Russ is correct. DVI-D is digital only and can't be converted to VGA. there is another DVI connector (DVI-A?) with different pins taht can be converted to analog. My newest intel motherboards have one of each DVI connector and I have to use an adapter to use older monitors.
Aaron On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 10:10 AM, Russ Gowin <rgo...@dwschools.org> wrote: > If the connection on the dock is a DVI-D then it may not have analog pins > so > a DVI to VGA adapter may not work from what I know about DVI. > > Russ Gowin > System Administrator > Technology Specialist > DeLand-Weldon CUSD #57 > 304 E. Illinois Route 10 > DeLand, IL 61839 > 217-736-2311 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org > [mailto:tech-geeks-boun...@tech-geeks.org] On Behalf Of JimHays > Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 8:59 AM > To: Tech-Geeks Mailing List > Subject: Re: [tech-geeks] HP docking station > > You can use something like this: > > > http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10419&cs_id=104 > 1903&p_id=2396&seq=1&format=2<http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10419&cs_id=104%0A1903&p_id=2396&seq=1&format=2> > > We use them on our Mac Minis all the time. > > > Russ Gowin wrote: > > I recently purchased a new laptop for our athletic director/science > teacher > > to replace his old one. He currently has 2 docking stations (one in > office, > > one in classroom) and he said he wants to keep using docking stations. > The > > stations he has now will not work with his new laptop so I'm looking at > > buying new ones. > > > > Looking at the compatible docking station for his new laptop, I see that > the > > station has a single DVI-D output according to the specs on CDWG, but in > the > > product overview it says that either VGA or DVI UXGA(1600 x > > 1200),WSXGA+(1680 x 1050) resolutions supported. This leads me to > believe > > that it can support VGA with an adapter. When I talked to my rep, he > said > > that there may be 3 different models of this same dock and that he wasn't > > sure which one I would get from them. > > > > I need something that can connect to a VGA cable so he can use the > projector > > in his classroom which is connected via VGA. I could use the DVI > connection > > on the projector but that would require buying a DVI cable just for his > > room. I could also just buy him extra power adapters for less money than > > the docking station and just have him plug everything directly into his > > laptop. > > > > I'm wondering if anyone else has experience with this HP docking station: > > cdwg.com/shop/products/...<http://www.cdwg.com/shop/products/default.aspx%3FEDC%3D2114144%26RecommendedFOREDC%3D2013403%26RecoType%3DAC%26cm_sp%3DProduct-_-RecoAcc-_-HP%2BUSB%2BDocking%2BStation%2B-%2BUSB%2Bdocking%2Bstation> > > g.tinyurl.com/errorchec...<http://g.tinyurl.com/errorcheck.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fh30094.www3.hp.com%2Fproduct.asp%253Fsku%253D10260358%2526mfg_part%253DAY052UT%252523ABA%2526extended%253D1%2526pagemode%253Dca&path=%2F2wjnlhv&hash=fb1c96d01af3f30b1e12765a0b869d84> > > > > Or any advice on what to do about the DVI to VGA situation? > > > > Thanks. > > > > Russ Gowin > > System Administrator > > Technology Specialist > > DeLand-Weldon CUSD #57 > > 304 E. Illinois Route 10 > > DeLand, IL 61839 > > 217-736-2311 > > > > > > | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | > > > > | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | > > | Subscription info at http://www.tech-geeks.org | >
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