HP XB3000 Port Replicator XB3000

by HP

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 17.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FVZC66
• Item model number: XB3000
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 26, 2006

Product Description

Ready to replace your desktop PC with a complete notebook solution? The key is using HP's xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base with your notebook. Designed for the needs of consumers and small-office professionals, it will not only elevate your notebook into the starring role but take computing beyond the bounds of your old desktop PC. You'll be turning your notebook into a multimedia control center, enhancing the sound of music and movies, saving space on your desk, and getting rid of cord clutter. All that, plus you can easily grab your notebook and go. Charge your notebook battery while connected to the expansion base (using your notebook's AC adapter) Control media and presentations from the palm of your hand when using the HP Mobile Remote Control (sold separately) Expand your storage with the preformatted, high-capacity hard drive accessory kit (sold separately)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost Perfect..., September 24, 2006

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Fahad Ali - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP XB3000 Port Replicator XB3000 (Personal Computers)

I just bought HP Pavilion dv2000t; it is my first notebook ever after 15 years of desktop computers. So I want it to be a smooth move. One of my main concerns while choosing the notebook was the docking station. I was looking for a desktop replacement, and HP xb3000 covered almost 95% of my needs. It has 6 USB ports, Headphone jack, Mic jack, SPDIF Audio output, VGA port, RCA video, video components, S-video, Ethernet connection, Speakers, Volume control, Mute, and Power Switch. It has adjustable reclaim stand, where you can adjust the height of your notebook. In addition, it comes with wireless keyboard and mouse along with their receiver which should be connected to one of the USB ports (I used them for another computer since I already have my Logitech EX300). The xb3000 has a small compartment for optional HP 300GB harddrive kit which I think does not worth the price ($250), I prefer if HP sells the Harddrive kit alone without the 300GB hard disk so I can install my own capacity. Well, you can use an external USB Hard Disk anyway.

I connected 19" LCD to the station where I use it as primary monitor and my notebook as the extended, this way helps you viewing different websites or document simultaneously on both monitors.

Pros: All above mentioned ports connects to the notebook with a single plug. You can use notebook ports as well while docked. In addition, you can use the remote control that comes with the notebook. Also you can use any two video outputs together. The notebook charges while docked.

Cons: No AC adapter included, where you suppose to use your notebook adapter!! I don't know what HP were thinking, it is not practical to remove it each time you want to take the notebook with you!! So I ordered another adapter of course, (I think this what HP wanted). You can add its cost to the xb3000. Another disadvantage, there is no Firewire port, although it is not important to me, yet. But still you can use the one in the notebook. Another thing, while restarting the computer, the speakers make a high knock-like noise even if they were muted. One last thing, forget about connecting your LCD with DVI connection, neither the notebook nor the xb3000 have Digital input (DVI), so you should use the analog (the blue monitor connector).

I read in other reviews that if you unplug the docking station while using or viewing a file in an external drive, it would crash windows. This will happen also if the notebook hibernated while the file was open. I have not tried this myself so I am not sure.

Overall, I'm very happy with my xb3000. It made my office looks neat.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars One size doesn't fit all, December 4, 2007

By 

Ron (Norwalk, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP XB3000 Port Replicator XB3000 (Personal Computers)

First off, this thing is huge! I bought it as the HP official Port Replicator for my TX1220 Tablet. It has a 12.1" screen and it sits on a back built for a 17". It's nice that HP wants to offer a PR that doesn't get outdated every six months but come on. Second there is no power supply; although, this is common. You have to shell out another $80 to get the desktop functionality you are striving for. Third there is not a drop in connection like Dell and Sony. They have a cable that is VERY hard to connect and will probably break with extended use. I don't even use the thing right now.

As far as quality goes, there is a very low end keyboard and an even lower end mouse. A total waste of money including these items as almost everyone would want to replace them with Microsoft or Logitech. The transmitter isn't even built in so you have to use one of the USB ports. It at least has a digital sound port built in but it is coaxial instead of optical like the computer. It includes very low end speakers, a VGA port etc. No digital video. It's just low end, expensive and difficult to use.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HP XB3000 Laptop Adapter is a great deal, September 30, 2008

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Roger C. Jensen "RogerATM" (Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP XB3000 Port Replicator XB3000 (Personal Computers)

The HP XB3000 Port Replicator is a great solution for owners of the newer HP laptops who want to use their laptops more like a desktop system. I own two replicators; one for my office and one for home. I simply plug in the one cable to the side of the laptop and I am up and running with the wireless mouse and keyboard and all network connections, external drives, etc.

At work I use the laptop in the station alone but at home I add a 24 inch LCD panel for photo editing and an external drive for file storage of things that are not needed in the office.

The price on Amazon is an exceptionally good one.