xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station Compatibility?

[kenhoyer]

I am in the market for a new laptop. I bought and have loved using the HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station. I would like to buy a new HP laptop that will allow me to continue using the docking station.

What new HP laptops are compatible with the HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station?

[banhien]

Hi,

The good news is, it compatible with all laptops which have USB 2.0 ports (you can use USB 3.0 port but won't get USB 3.0 speed):

     http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01576968.pdf

Regards.

[kenhoyer]

Thank you. That is good news. However, I cannot find how to use it with a USB connection. Exactly how would I hook it up to work?

[Kath4444]

Hi, I'm having the same problem. Love my  HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station and dont wont the do without it. Just bought a HP Envy and it has no expansion port 3 for the Docking Station, so how can i connect it.

[18F]

Has anyone found ANY connector or adaptor that will connect to the xb4 Docking Station and to a new laptop such as the HP Pavilion g series?

[kenhoyer]

Exactly how does it work? How do you get sound without the expansion cable?

[clapsv]

Hi, the question is still open ... the answer "The docking station is compatible with all HP and Compaq notebooks having a USB 2.0 port" just refers to the USB compatibilty. That's known and doesn't help.

The question are "What new HP laptops are compatible with the HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station?"
and "Has anyone found ANY connector or adaptor that will connect to the xb4 Docking Station and to a new laptop such as the HP Pavilion g series?"

thank you

[DorianMtz]

The latest model I was able to find with the expansion port 3 is the dv7-3180us that features a first gen i7, DDR3 and a nvidia 230M...

Has anybody found anything newer that this? I would love to know, we really enjoy the docking stations!

[Beba68]

Hello

Yes just connect to the side ports.. Use a usb printer cable. Attach the sub plug to any of your sub ports and connect the printer plug to side of dock turn on your laptop and it will start to download the driver and once that done you can connect any monitor and any of your other gadgets to the docking station. I hope this was helpful?