Desktop Dock
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!
Introductory Price: £49
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What it does do:
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Allow use of an external display with RISC OS laptops
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Provides Ethernet connectivity for docked devices
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Allows use of external speakers and microphones with USB
audio drivers.
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Allows connection of external USB peripherals, such as
keyboard, mouse, USB hard drives, printers, scanners etc.
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Charges your Pinebook when in use
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Maintains the charge on your Pinebook Pro when in use
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Charges your Pinebook or Pinebook Pro when the laptop is
turned off
What it doesn't do:
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Screen mirroring or extending (you can use EITHER the
laptop screen or the external monitor, but not both)
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Standard RISC OS audio output
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Charge your Pi-Top v2
Desktop Dock
Use the Desktop Dock to turn your RISC OS laptop into a powerful desktop computer, by adding:
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an external monitor, running resolutions of up to 2048 x 1152
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10/100 ethernet
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USB audio in (mic) and USB audio out (speaker) ports
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Four extra USB ports, including “always on” ports
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Charging and charge maintenance capabilities
Comes with RISC OS software and access to future “in development” software