Quote: Originally Posted by dailyclerk
my question is this. Is it possible to use a docking station that will securely hold a laptop in place and still be able to access all of the functions using an external touchscreen device?
That depends on the docking station. Most docking stations will provide this functionality, but not all.
What is even more frustrating for using a laptop/docking station is that it's not the route most people go because of the added expense.
For example, you can get a Dell Latitude D610 for $999. The D/Port adds $179 to the price tag. The D/Dock (which also adds a usable PCI slot!) tacks on $279.
However, this method
may enable you to use a DC-DC power supply, allows to have an external monitor that will be detected when you're 'docked', auto-startup capabilities and more.
If you're going to use a laptop as your vehicle PC, this is definitely the ideal setup. But you have to be able to afford it.
Also, don't look at a port replicator. That is
not going to be able to do what you want. You need a true docking station. Port replicators just give you additional ports (PS/2, Parallel, serial, etc.) through a USB port.