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Dock your RISC OS portable and make it a desktop
This sleek hardware device turns your RISC OS laptop
into a desktop computer with a single connection cable,
so that you can use your laptop on a full HD external
monitor, with your favourite keyboard and mouse, and
any external USB drives and peripherals, such as
printers. In addition, it enables ethernet support on your
laptop, even if it's not built in. USB audio is also
supported.
Instantly create a smart productive desktop environment
for your laptop for your monitor, keyboard, mouse and
other external peripherals. Just connect a Full HD
monitor to the Desktop Dock and use your RISC OS
laptop on your monitor with ease. This has been tested
with a Pinebook, Pi-Top v2, and a Pinebook Pro*.
Proof of concept rudimentary software for RISC OS is in
place to enable the use of an external monitor now, but
more functional software is in development. Once
enhanced software to control the dock has been
developed, the price of the Desktop Dock is likely to rise
to reflect the extra work necessary. Early adopters
contributing the introductory price will be given free
access to the enhanced software when available.
Ethernet, USB audio and other USB connectivity is
already functional. The built in DVI port can be adapted
to connect to most DVI, HDMI and VGA monitors.
The package includes:
Desktop Dock
Dock to laptop connection cable
DVI to VGA Adapter
5v 3a UK/EU Power Supply
RISC OS Instruction Manual
Onboard Ports:
x1 DVI Video Port (supports up to 2048 x 1152 resolution
at 50Hz via MDF)
x1 USB Type B port
x1 Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 port
x1 Mic (USB audio in)
x1 Speaker (USB audio out)
x4 USB 2.0 Ports for peripherals including 'Always On'
ports for charging
x1 Universal Kensington Lock to secure your docking
station to your desk
Compatible with:
Pinebook
Pinebook Pro
Pi-Top v2
The Desktop Dock also works with desktop RISC OS
computers, such as the Raspberry Pi, Wandboard,
Titanium etc. Great for hardware and software
development cases - store your development work on a
single drive attached to the dock, and just connect a
different system!
What it does do:
•
Allow use of an external display with RISC OS
laptops
•
Provides Ethernet connectivity for docked devices
•
Allows use of external speakers and microphones
with USB audio drivers.
•
Allows connection of external USB peripherals, such
as keyboard, mouse, USB hard drives, printers,
scanners etc.
•
Charges your Pinebook when in use
•
Maintains the charge on your Pinebook Pro when in
use
•
Charges your Pinebook or Pinebook Pro when the
laptop is turned off
What it doesn't do:
•
Screen mirroring or extending (you can use EITHER
the laptop screen or the external monitor, but not
both)
•
Standard RISC OS audio output
•
Charge your Pi-Top v2
Desktop Dock
£49
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