Customer reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 Dock
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4 of 11(36%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Review 1 for ThinkPad USB 3.0 Dock
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JDS547
Owned Product:Just got it
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:3.5 GB
Be Aware
Date:May 15, 2013
Cons: Software compatibility
"This dock will not work with an Idea Pad laptop. I just purchased a new Idea Pad and this dock. What was really frustrating was the technical support contacts, both Idea Pad and Think Pad said it was the other sections problem. I spent 2+ frustrating hours on the phone with this situation. Finally, Lenovo is taking it back for a credit. This information should have been stated on the site with the item."
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Review 2 for ThinkPad USB 3.0 Dock
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Performance
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Mobility
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Design
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SheRaMcGyver
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Power Features Disappointing
Date:May 4, 2013
Pros: Input/Output compatibility
Cons: not a dock
"Lenovo labels this as a dock. I think it's more like a port replicator. This unit does not offer the ease of use and convenience that a dock does: 1) undock with a push of a button, 2) power on without having to open the laptop, 3) pass through AC power. I'm SUPER disappointed. I anticipated giving up the undocking, but the loss of the power features is a DEAL BREAKER. Wish I'd known before plunking down $200 for this given Lenovo's RA policy."
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Review 3 for ThinkPad USB 3.0 Dock
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Performance
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Mobility
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Design
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Features
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Raul
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Wireless USB 2.0 devices don't work very well
Date:May 1, 2013
Pros: Display resolution, Display performance
Cons: Support, Input/Output compatibility
"I have an X1 Carbon with this USB 3.0 Dock. My wired devices (headsets, keyboards, mouse) all work but when I connect my Logitech MX550 combo keyboard/mouse, all I get is erratic behavior from both. I connect the wireless adaptor to the laptop and they work great. Same with my Plantronics wireless headset. I plug the adaptor into the dock and my range reduces from about 25 feet to less than 3. Plug it directly into the USB 2.0 port on the laptop and they work great."
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Review 4 for ThinkPad USB 3.0 Dock
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Performance
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Mobility
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Design
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Dan143
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
great in theory
Date:April 17, 2013
Pros: Input/Output compatibility, Display resolution
Cons: Support, reliability
"We have a couple of them for users in my company and they worked great for a month or 2. They proved to be extremely convenient in supplementing the lack of usb ports on the Lenovo Carbon X1's we have. I would love to see more accessories like this however, soon after we started receiving frequent "device not recognized" errors with all the docks. There are hundreds of forum posts referencing users with these errors so its not just the few we have in use but no fix in sight. Unless a fix is found or a newer model has been released and properly tested I would not recommend this product."
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Review 5 for ThinkPad USB 3.0 Dock
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Performance
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Mobility
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Design
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Features
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Dagmancdt
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
Great concept, poor performance
Date:March 20, 2013
"I am using this with a new Carbon x1. The USB 3.0 performance isn't good enough for multi-monitor use at decent resolution. The mouse is jerky, the screen often shows compression artifacts making it difficult to read, dragging and dropping, scrolling, and just about everything else is slow, jerky or non-responsive.
Poor product. Even performs poorly with just one monitor. I would not purchase again."
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Review 6 for ThinkPad USB 3.0 Dock
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Performance
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Mobility
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Design
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Features
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ssgizmo
Owned Product:Less than a week
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
First bad purchase from Lenovo
Date:February 6, 2013
Pros: small form factor
Cons: Display performance, too slow to be practical
"This Thinkpad USB 3.0 Dock had serious performance issue. I connect it with T420s (with SSD). I had Logitech webcam and Audioengine D1 DAC, Logitech bluetooth mouse and keyboard, and one Asus 23" LED screen with the T420s screen off. The bandwidth of USB 3.0 could not handle (even with Webcam off) the data throughput. Mouse movements were jittery and pause often. I wish I could return the product. Single USB 3.0 is too good to be true and hence it's actually unacceptable."
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Review 7 for ThinkPad USB 3.0 Dock
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Performance
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Mobility
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Design
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whiteshirt
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
Look for another option
Date:January 15, 2013
"I purchased this USB 3.0 Dock with a new X1 Carbon a little over two months ago. From day one, the dock has not worked well with the 3.0 port (frequent device not recognized errors), but no errors when plugged into the 2.0 USB port.
The device seems to frequently reset itself, as the keyboard will flash (like the PC is powering up), and the network connection momentarily drops connection (not a killer for surfing, but kills my telnet connections).
The dual monitor output works fine, as well as the audio output.
This is not working well for a full time desktop replacement docking station, and is expensive as a part time docking station."
The device seems to frequently reset itself, as the keyboard will flash (like the PC is powering up), and the network connection momentarily drops connection (not a killer for surfing, but kills my telnet connections).
The dual monitor output works fine, as well as the audio output.
This is not working well for a full time desktop replacement docking station, and is expensive as a part time docking station."
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Review 8 for ThinkPad USB 3.0 Dock
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Performance
5
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Mobility
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Design
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Features
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Reliability
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lenovolover2
Location:Xenia,IL
Owned Product:Just got it
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Much better than the 2.0 dock
Date:October 25, 2012
Pros: Weight, Build Quality, Display performance, Display resolution
Cons: no power point for computer
"Purchased the 2.0 dock, and had alot of problems with monitor!!!! Screen would go crazy on external monitor. Replaced with new 3.0 dock. Love the dock running on Lenovo 530 ThinkPad on 3.0 port. Noticed that if screen on laptop open and monitor going at same time screen will wiggle alittle. Close monitor on laptop, screen is perfect. Doesnt matter laptop screen is not used at this time. Wish they would put some kind of power point on dock for computer, leave cord charger in bag. Always forgetting cord charger and needing it on job site."
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Review 9 for ThinkPad USB 3.0 Dock
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Performance
3
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Mobility
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Design
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Features
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Value
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heuristik
Location:phoenix, arizona
Owned Product:Less than a week
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
as good as the usb 3.0 drivers allow
Date:August 11, 2012
"running Windows 8 on a t420s, the USB 3.0 Dock has come the closest to what I have been hoping to find: a single connection to "dock" on my desk with 3 monitors, a ton of peripherals, and less than ideal cable management habits.
i have but one gripe so far: the gigabit ethernet port is only getting about 38MB/s throughput. So now, I have 3 cables going into my laptop: usb3, power, and ethernet. i've just confirmed that the usb ethernet port works fine under hyper-v, so i'm happily able to report this is the best solution i've found so far, especially in the context of windows 8 OS compatibility."
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Review 10 for ThinkPad USB 3.0 Dock
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Performance
5
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Mobility
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Design
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Features
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padamssm
Location:Washington, DC
Owned Product:Less than a week
Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory:4 GB or more
Gained speed, aesthetics, and desk space
Date:July 29, 2012
Pros: Weight, Build Quality, Display performance, Input/Output compatibility, Support
"This USB 3.0 Dock is replacing my T400's Advanced Mini Dock (USB 2.0). I upgraded the T400's RAM and hard drive, and got a USB 3.0 ExpressCard and 3.0 external hard drive plus a USB 3.0 media drive for streaming. The final upgrade was this small, sleek, 5-port USB 3.0 dock into which I plugged all these peripherals. I took a risk on this Dock because after I ordered it, I found specs that said it didn't work with my older model Thinkpad. Then I found a trusted blogger's comment that made me think I should give it a try. I'm so glad I did! Everything is working well together. The updated driver installed smoothly with Win XP Pro. Transfer speeds are incredible with 3.0. The Gigabit Ethernet accesses the internet much faster. My external monitor is performing beautifully plugged into the Dock. The user manual is clear and gave me all the information I needed to do the install and find my preferred video mode; I love all the video options. I keep a mini USB cable plugged into the charging port to attach my phone or tablet. All wires are plugged into the 3.0 Dock's small form factor, which sits at the back edge of my desk with the external drives and my closed laptop (under desk sliding wireless keyboard). I have lots of desk space and a neat desk, finally! The only con is the price tag, but this is a brand new unit, price will probably come down in time, I couldn't live with slow transfer times and messy wires any longer, and after reading reviews of other units and their troubleshooting experiences, I only want to deal with Lenovo technical support if i have a problem."
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Review 11 for ThinkPad USB 3.0 Dock
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Mike143
Outstanding design.
Date:May 29, 2012
"I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of design work that Lenovo put into this product. Though it is just a docking station, they managed to get it down to only half the size of the Toshiba, Targus, and Fujitsu products. And while all the other guys had roughly the same shape and generic design to their docks, the ThinkPad one looked very unique and feels like my X1's little brother on the desk with the black rubber paint and glossy front panel.
The performance was outstanding as well. I do graphics design work and had two 1080p videos running on two external monitors. The thing didn't even hiccup. I also love the charging port they put on it to fuel my phone, which works even when my notebook is not connected.
I'm a very happy customer and hope to see more unique and well thought-out products like this in the future. For those who's in the market for a USB 3 dock solution. There is no reason to go anywhere else.
-Mike"
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