Can't find a compatible dock...

[elyxium]

I recently purchased a second hand Sony VGN-TX1XP, and the machine is really great, my only regret is that I cant find a compatible desktop dock for it. I know there is one out there, because it has the docking port on the bottom of the laptop, does anyone here have some experience with Sony Laptop Docks? Are some docks compatible with multiple laptops?

Thanks for any help in advance.

 

[ANDARIAL]

Belkin

The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 DockStation lets you use just two cables to connect parallel, serial, VGA, Ethernet and USB 2.0 devices to your notebook.

It makes connecting your monitor and all your peripherals - your printer, scanner, external hard drivers, and more - easy and convenient. You can leave all of your devices attached to the DockStation; then, when you return to the office, two cables instantly connect all your devices to your notebook with Plug-and-Play ease. You don't even need to reboot. The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 DockStation provides two USB 2.0 ports, one parallel port, one 10Base-T/100Base-T Ethernet port, one VGA pass-through port for connecting your monitor, and one RS232 serial port.

Product Description
Belkin USB 2.0 Dock Station docking station

Device Type
Docking station

Localisation
United Kingdom

Manufacturer Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty

Enclosure Colour
Grey

Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)

or maybe this

Detailed Specification for the Sony TX Series Port Replicator

Connect your notebook to all your other office products with ease with the TX series port replicator.

The easy-to-use interface allows you to connect and disconnect quickly without dealing with all the wires and ports.

Product Description
Sony VGP-PRTX1 - port replicator

Device Type
Port replicator

Dimensions (WxDxH)
29 cm x 14.1 cm x 3.2 cm

Weight
1 kg

Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces
3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
1 x network - RJ-45
£152 inc VAT

 

[elyxium]

Thanks for that, as much as I appreciate the thoroughness of your reply, I am looking to not have to plug any cables in when I get to the office.
The USB2.0 docking station may well be an option, if I cannot find a Sony solution. I just like the idea of being able to put your laptop down on a dock (no cables) and having everything plugged in.
If anyone does know of a Sony dock that works with the VGN TX1XP, please let me know.

Thanks.

P.S: Thanks for the product recommendation Andarial, I will keep it in mind should I not be able to find a Sony dock.

 

[ANDARIAL]

2nd bit WAS a dock specific to your lappy inc price
i cant say which shop but it is for a laptop so use a bit of detective work
or google