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joohan
02-07-2007, 10:20 PM
Both Expansys and the swedish retailer dustin have the new dockingstation in stock. I have ordered one to be used as a computer replacement in my summer cottage. It has two usb ports and vga/video output.
//Johan
spzero
03-07-2007, 12:31 AM
link please
vzuravlo
03-07-2007, 08:21 AM
link please
http://www.expansys.lv/p.aspx?i=145164
joohan
03-07-2007, 05:26 PM
It comes with no extra charger, so you have to use your old one. It has 2 usb ports, 1 vga, 1 s-video and 1 composite port. Oddly enough it has 2 mini-usb ports. One for syncing and one for charging. I thought that it would be enough with the sync port as it charges as well.
It can be abit fiddly to get the Athena in place,but otherwise it works like a charm. Now I need to figure out how to change the keyboard layout (swedish) and follow up on the mouse pointer issue. After that is sorted out I have a simplistic PC for visually impare (the text is hughe on a 17" screen).
//Johan
http://www.expansys.lv/p.aspx?i=145164
£69.95!!!!! What a rip-off. I know expansys are expensive but that is a joke (sorry). I think I will wait until they filter thru on to ebay.
joohan
03-07-2007, 09:13 PM
I bought it from Dustin for SEK 1024 so I don't think it is a rip-off. They do not have a history of over charging. I suspect a device of this price class have expensive acessories. I am a bit disappointed that it doesnt come with a charger.
vzuravlo
04-07-2007, 06:13 PM
£69.95!!!!! What a rip-off. I know expansys are expensive but that is a joke (sorry). I think I will wait until they filter thru on to ebay.
On ebay is look like this, but with less posibility.
On ebay is look like this, but with less posibility.
One seller used to have the have them on ebay at about the same time that expansys used to have them (although I think that they didn't have the second USB port). However, it looked to me like they were withdrawn because suddenly neither expansys nor this ebay seller had any in stock at the same time. Shouldn't be long before they appear on ebay. I seem to recall they were asking about £30 for it but I could be wrong.
panvita
05-07-2007, 11:15 AM
It comes ..........//Johan
Does it come with an audio out? I try to figure out how to enjoy music while using docking station.
joohan
05-07-2007, 03:16 PM
Yes, it comes with audio out. I haven't tested it though. Someone in another thread, complained about lack of sound when using the dockingstation.
Johan
panvita
06-07-2007, 07:43 AM
Yes, it comes with audio out. I haven't tested it though. Someone in another thread, complained about lack of sound when using the dockingstation.
Johan
Waiting for the result of your testing.
joohan
07-07-2007, 01:14 PM
It works with no problems. The sound out functions perfect!
//Johan
BigDede
07-07-2007, 01:39 PM
Hello Joohan
Does it have a slot for additional battery charging??
Pantaloonie
07-07-2007, 02:38 PM
Hello Joohan
Does it have a slot for additional battery charging??
Yes, it does.
leoni1980
07-07-2007, 03:36 PM
can someone find one a bit cheaper? I'd like it for playing around testing external hard discs and accessories with but 70 quid is ridiculous for internet prices. Must be very few of them or something.......wonder who supplies Expansys as you don't seem to see their items on Ebay.
joohan
08-07-2007, 08:00 PM
The docking station has two mini-usb ports. One for sync and one for charge. When I attach the charger to the charging port, nothing happens. My conclusion is, that the extra charging port is for the extra battery. This would mean that if you want to charge both the Advantage and an extra battery, you would have to attach an extra charger to it. If this is the case, it is even more odd that the docking station didn't come with a charger.
The only explanation I could find, would be that the mini-usb has a limited power capability and wouldn't be enough to charge both unit and battery.
//Johan
BigDede
08-07-2007, 10:54 PM
Joohan
Try to insert only the battery in its slot and switch between the 2 mini USB ports then see what happens.
johnwalk
08-07-2007, 11:41 PM
USB doesnt have enough amps to charge the Ameo as it is, if you look at the mains adapter its a 1 amp output, usb from pc im sure is only half of that at 500 milli amp. the second mini usb may be to attach a second mini usb to get the full charge, I have an external 2.5 HD and it comes with a usb to two mini usb to boost the current. even then it still strugles, without the external mains adapter, which is 1.4 amps.
I could be wrong, just my oppinion, But I notice this when im in the car using usb charger, it keeps everything runnning, "tomtom" but wont really charge it.
But I notice this when im in the car using usb charger, it keeps everything runnning, "tomtom" but wont really charge it.
This has been discussed before - it depends on the car charger you are using. The one that came with my Brodit holder happily charges the Ameo while using satnav and screen brightness on full.
JayRayMee.NL
10-07-2007, 12:14 AM
Bought it for 100 euros and I like it very much!!
It's standing right here on my desk and I use it everyday. Don't want to go without anymore!!
joohan
11-07-2007, 09:42 PM
Don't you think it is slightly hard to dock the Advantage? I have to fiddle a bit to connect it and I am really scared of breaking the connector. It is seems to be very fragile.
//Johan
Does anyone have a manual for this?
joohan
22-08-2007, 03:24 PM
Does anyone have a manual for this?
The unit came with no manual. There is ctually not much to it. you cannot go wrong.
Regards
Johan
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