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HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W G4 $339 + Delivery ($0 to Most Areas) + Surcharge @ Centre Com

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HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W G4 $339 + Delivery ($0 to Most Areas) + Surcharge @ Centre Com
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O O on 08/10/2022 - 20:48 centrecom.com.au (1617 clicks)
Last edited 09/10/2022 - 13:04 by 1 other user

After the introduction of Thunderbolt 4 laptops, people starts looking for Thunderbolt 4 dock to connect monitors, external storage, ethernet in a single cable to the host. Center Com is lowering the price to $339, seems like a good alternative. Surcharges: 1.2% Card & PayPal, 2% AmEx.

The HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 supports up to 4 montors with max resolution at 2 x 5120x2880@60Hz + 2 x 3840x2160@60Hz, and the Ethernet port supports up to 2.5GbE.

The details about the device can be found on HP webpage.

Overview

The Dock that Protects your Connected Devices.
Feel safe and secure from the moment you log in. The HP Thunderbolt G4 Dock with HP Sure Start 1 prevents hackers from using the dock to attack the network and the attached notebook. Everything connected to this dock is protected and meets full NIST 800-193 requirements.

Expanded Compatibility. Easy Connectivity.
Focus on your work and not your compatibility 2 with a dock that works seamlessly with most notebooks and operating systems. Whether you use Windows, Mac, or Chrome OS—rigorous testing and certifications ensure that one USB-C® cable 3 connects your device and peripherals without issue.

The Power To Be Productive.
Multitask, create, and collaborate faster with a dock that supports up to four 4K displays through superfast Thunderbolt™ 4 technology 4 and has double the ethernet speed for faster downloads 5. This dock also delivers up to 100W of power—enough to charge most notebooks.

Computing Computer Peripheral Docking Station HP Thunderbolt 4 Thunderbolt Dock

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    • CrispyChrispy on 08/10/2022 - 21:04
      +8

      Considering OP is a power user, I doubt it

    • Froot Loops on 09/10/2022 - 04:59
      +2

      O O doesn't sockpuppet, he saves almost everyone cash.

      • [Deactivated] on 09/10/2022 - 10:00
        -2

        almost isn’t good enough!

        • aussieaubs on 09/10/2022 - 17:55

          Name checks out XD

  • solidussnake on 08/10/2022 - 21:11
    +10

    The government I work for use them, can be very problematic with monitors dropping off and not working, HP say they're non serviceable and to just dispose of them I have about 5 at my work after updating to the latest firmware the USB and ethernet still work but will not output to the monitors, strangely enough if I plug in my phone or a Mac it works fine..

    • JuryWheel on 08/10/2022 - 21:21

      Yep, we have had plenty fail too.

    • promethbastard on 08/10/2022 - 22:00

      Been seeing similar issues with the USB C G5 as well? Or do you not have them at all? I haven't brought these into work yet - right now I'm thinking not to bother.

      • solidussnake on 08/10/2022 - 22:10

        Yes we have both versions both have the same issues,I found replacing monitors would sometimes bring them back but such a waste of time troubleshooting these all the time, we are considering swapping to Dell WD22 as a solution

    • Sean8802 on 08/10/2022 - 22:17
      +1

      @solidussnake

      Update the BIOS to the latest version if it hasn't been already. Government are notorious for having outdated drivers on there devices. Or they have months old driver updates in Software Centre instead of getting the latest drivers from the manufacturers website.

      • solidussnake on 08/10/2022 - 22:22

        Yeah have tried latest bios updates, different multiple laptops even newer 11th/12th gen machines and no luck

        • Sean8802 on 08/10/2022 - 22:36

          @solidussnake

          What branded laptop are you using with the dock? HP?

          • solidussnake on 08/10/2022 - 23:02

            @Sean8802: HP Dragon fly and Elite book 830GB they all work fine then suddenly one day they stop outputting to one monitor…

            Have tried different DP cables
            Different laptops and also different PSU for the docks
            Bios updates etc.

            • Sean8802 on 08/10/2022 - 23:10

              @solidussnake: @solidussnake Interesting, if other docks work that those laptops then it's obviously the dock which is the issue. If that's the case your IT support can reach out to HP for a CSR (customer self replacement). HP will send the replacement dock to your office. If the dragonfly is a g2 and the EliteBook is a g6 onwards the dock will still be in warranty.

              • solidussnake on 08/10/2022 - 23:42

                @Sean8802: Yup tried multiple laptops and still no luck if it's past one year they wash their hands clean anyway and just say it's non serviceable, I have questioned them as to why my android phone works and outputs to both monitors but they are perplexed

            • Sean8802 on 08/10/2022 - 23:13

              @solidussnake: @solidussnake if your company has say hypothetically 30 docks and 5 are faulty that isn't really out of the ordinary. But if say 20 out of 30 were faulty that is quite unusual. And if that is the case I would reach out to HP for them to investigate.

              • solidussnake on 08/10/2022 - 23:45

                @Sean8802: Yeah I suppose you are right but considering we are waiting for 80+ on back order since sep 21 and the mass expansion of this program I'm working In we are having to trial multiple different docks before we change our orders and possibly wait another 6-10 for a different solution but in the meant time are buying universal docks from HN to keep everyone happy it's a complete shitshow lol

                • Sean8802 on 09/10/2022 - 01:50

                  @solidussnake: @solidussnake I know your feeling all too well. All manufacturers are out of stock of docks atm at least Dell, HP and Lenovo. Just some advice, the JB, HN docks themselves are sufficient. It's the cable that plugs into the laptop which may be under specced. I've found on the ALogic docks the USB C cable it ships with is rubbish. I dropped off 5 of our docking (HP) cables for testing purposes to a customer to test on all of there 30 Alogic docks they had ordered. They test the replacement cable on multiple docks which resolved all the issues they were having.

                  Also if your HP docks are in warranty but faulty, request a replacement through support. The replacement docks comes out of a different pool apposed to new docks which have been ordered.

    • sajidmib on 08/10/2022 - 23:05
      +2

      I 2nd that me too with state govt and the issue is exact. They are just thrown out. Waste of $300

    • Koffee on 08/10/2022 - 23:16

      I have one, it doesn't like my work Dell Laptop, but the dell dock likes my HP personal laptop. Explain that…

      • Sean8802 on 08/10/2022 - 23:35

        @Koffee If all dock firmware and BIOS is up to date on the laptop and the HP dock still doesn't work. On multiple laptops Contact HP for a replacement.

        • Koffee on 09/10/2022 - 18:58

          I got mine second hand from the USA, no warranty 😂 I've never had problems with an Elitebook (bar overheating and case warping on one) so while the dollar was good I was getting my stuff reshipped from there.

    • Alexxx on 09/10/2022 - 03:03

      I've had similar issues with my Dell dock where it would drop the monitor for a few seconds at random intervals. Solved it by reducing the refresh rate in display settings.
      Might be with a try.

  • Csonty on 08/10/2022 - 21:22

    Does G4 have a fan inside like in the G2 and eventually it goes really loud?

  • Davo1111 on 08/10/2022 - 22:31
    +1

    330 for a dock. Wow

    • ihfree on 08/10/2022 - 22:36
      +2

      What do you expect a Thunderbolt dock to cost?

      • Davo1111 on 08/10/2022 - 22:45
        -1

        About half that

        • ihfree on 08/10/2022 - 22:49

          Do you have any alternatives costing about half of this?

        • Sean8802 on 08/10/2022 - 22:52

          Lol good luck. Thunderbolt docks are $300-$600+

        • Bedgrub on 09/10/2022 - 00:14

          With support for four displays and 2.5gbe?

    • Shunto on 08/10/2022 - 23:20
      +1

      From what I've seen this is what the price is in the market, but tbh i was going to ask in this thread 'why on earth are these things so expensive'? I don't understand how theyre apparently so advanced that they demand a price of multiple hundreds

      • Sean8802 on 08/10/2022 - 23:38

        @ Shunto Docks are like mini computer. Custom PCB, graphics card which can be updated and maintained via firmware updates. These things cost the manufacturer money.

    • orangutan on 09/10/2022 - 08:52
      +1

      It is very expensive, unlikely to buy for personal use, there are much cheaper options available. I don’t mind spending 30 seconds or so each time connecting and disconnecting cables, compared to spending $300+ on a dock.

      This type of docks, I believe, are mainly used in office and/or home office, part of cost to do business. Would love to have one when I am given a laptop by a company.

      • Sean8802 on 09/10/2022 - 10:15

        @orangutan For sure, I definitely wouldn't buy one of these docks for personal use. They are geared towards office use.

  • simon 84 on 08/10/2022 - 23:17
    +1

    I am using it for work laptop for years.
    very easy to touch to turn off.

    normal dock.

    • Sean8802 on 08/10/2022 - 23:33
      +4

      If the dock is a thunderbolt g2. The whole top is a button (dumb design) once you put pressure on it your laptop will turn off. You need to update the dock firmware to the latest version which adds a delay, the button can then be pressed for 3 seconds before it turns your laptop off.

      https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp136001-136500/sp136180.exe

      • simon 84 on 08/10/2022 - 23:47

        oh, you are correct.
        It should be G2.

        Lazy to, and also it is risky to update the firmware.
        As long as it is working, I just put it aside away.
        Do not want any changes

        • Sean8802 on 09/10/2022 - 01:23
          +1

          @wingzeroaa HP purposely make old firmware not work between devices for security purposes. Eventually the laptop will tell the dock not to connect until the firmware is updated to the latest.

          • simon 84 on 09/10/2022 - 02:07
            +1

            @Sean8802: Thank you for all useful information.
            I will wait until it happen, then hand to IT support team. :)

      • jammy2006 on 09/10/2022 - 00:45

        The power button only functions on HP laptops. If you have a non-HP laptop the button does nothing.

        • simon 84 on 09/10/2022 - 02:07

          the work laptop is a HP one

  • OnlineShopper123 on 08/10/2022 - 23:58

    This one better?

  • BeoWulf on 08/10/2022 - 23:59

    Thank you workplace for having the G5. For a moment i thought this monstrosity was the latest HP Thunderbolt docking station.

    • O O on 09/10/2022 - 00:07

      You're right, HP USB-C Dock G5 came before HP Thunderbolt Dock G4.

      • BeoWulf on 09/10/2022 - 00:10

        Ehhh. I got a tonne of these G5's for free. Ill get some free G4's next time.

    • Sean8802 on 09/10/2022 - 01:29

      @BeoWulf I wouldn't think many places have the g4 Thunderbolt docks as all docks directly from HP have been out of stock for 6 months or more. Most of the issue that uses face with docks is misuse. Majority of users dock shove the dock cable into the laptop with force and which either damages laptop port or the cable. People treat USB C like it's a HDMI port and use way too much force when connecting and disconnecting.

      • orangutan on 09/10/2022 - 08:19

        USB-C connectors aren’t durable, can’t really blame users.

        They jammed too many pins into such a small connector, shouldn’t even be an external connector in my opinion.

        • Sean8802 on 09/10/2022 - 10:19

          @orangutan I agree, but you cannot say it isn't a combination of both. Users are extremely rough with docking cables. Majority of users plug in the docking cable then give it one extra push which damages the pins slightly overtime you get a nonfunctioning port.

  • pn09 on 09/10/2022 - 00:11

    The HP USB C docks are slimmer - but they're USB C not Thunderbolt

    They've been making these chunky Thunderbolt docks for quite a few years - the generation (G number) just keeps increasing.

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