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As Cap Would Say…
By JLP | December 1, 2006
I bought some crap. Only this is cool crap! This is the HP xb2000 Notebook Expansion Base:
I like it because:
1. It lifts my laptop up so I don’t feel like I have to hunch over when I’m sitting at my desk. It gives my laptop a sort of desktop feel but without actually owning a desktop.
2. I like the way it cleans up the messy wires. Everything is plugged in behind the base so I don’t have to look at sloppy wires running all over my desk.
I don’t like it because:
1. They didn’t send a separate power supply for the base unit, which means I have to use the power supply for the laptop. I don’t like this because I would like to hide the power supply but I can’t without making a lot of work for myself unplugging it to take it somewhere. Sure, I could buy another power supply but I don’t want to spend ANOTHER $100 or so that is would cost.
2. The keyboard and mouse that come with the base are CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP! I ended up sticking with my Logitec wireless system.
3. The speakers on the base unit are too “tinny-sounding” (did I spell that right?). They could be MUCH better.
Overall I’m happy with my crap and will remain happy with it until I have to replace my laptop which also means I’ll have to replace my docking station.
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