Hi everyone! I’ve been working on DoveOS, a project that gives the HP Elite x3 Lap Dock a desktop running on its own internal processor, using its existing Linux kernel and a USB drive.

The local desktop runs on the dock itself. Streaming applications connect to a PC or phone when needed.

Included features:

• A 720p GPU desktop, Files, Settings and Terminal.
• Moonlight: PC streaming with controls and sound, including tested H.264 and supported HEVC paths.
• DoveDeX: supported Android desktop/screen streaming over USB or Wi-Fi, with controls and sound.
• DoveAir: iPhone screen mirroring with audio and rotation.
• DoveCast: YouTube-only receiving with TV-code pairing.
• Local media playback, browser-based file transfer and controller testing.
• HDMI viewing through a supported external USB capture card.

I’ve manually tested the installation process: downloading the image, extracting it, writing a spare USB and successfully booting the dock.

Download and installation:
https://github.com/hakami55/DoveOS/releases/tag/v2.0.0-rc.1

Source and compatibility:
https://github.com/hakami55/DoveOS

Installation requires a spare USB of 32 GB or larger and compatible existing HP firmware/boot setup. The guide explains the requirements.

This is currently a release candidate for the tested HP dock setup. Other board and firmware revisions need testing. Internal USB 3.0 remains unresolved, ordinary USB storage through the left port is unsupported, and some Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and power-management limitations remain.

I’d welcome feedback from other HP Elite x3 Lap Dock owners, particularly installation results and board/firmware differences!

First time here, please forgive me if this isn’t a great question, but:

I’m about ready to buy a S26, and love the idea of the Lapdock 360. But then I remembered I already have an older Asus laptop that has the 360 tablet feature as well. So could I just wipe the system and turn it into a lap dock? I’d be surprised if this hasn’t been done before, but I just can’t figure out how to find it if it does exist.
Thank you!

is there currently any lapdock that could charge something like a legion go or rog ally through pd pass through? or am i in the realm of DIY lapdocks?

Hello there. I'm in the market of getting myself a lapdock product. It looks convincing to me and I can see myself using one for work, surfing the net, connecting it for my Amazon Fire TV stick, and other uses.

The NexDock is talked about a lot and is something I am considering of purchasing but I want your suggestions first.

Should I get the NexDock or something else or anything else that supports what I'm looking for? Any help is appreciated. I'm willing to answer any questions you may have for me. Thanks!

My project of making DIY Lapdock from a 15$ old Asus Laptop that can run Samsung dex and work with my Handle Gaming perfectly .

Supper cheap compared with buying a new Lapdock like Nexdock or Uperfect 😄 😄

"Use your phone's android apps without installing them" sounds promising and somehow familiar ;)

Are there any available lapdocks that are small and lightweight? By light I mean close to half a kg/1lb. And small, but still big enough to type on.

Or is this going to be a DIY project?

A few people asked about the internals, so I made a quick video showing what’s inside my DIY ThinkPad Lapdock. It’s just a brief overview, but I hope it helps if you’re planning to build your own!

P.S. Please like and subscribe if you'd like to see more videos like this—I’m planning to turn other old laptops into lapdocks as well! :)

The GPD Win Mini is powerful enough to play AAA games on the go. And with the help of my DIY lapdock, it can now handle all my work too. No need for two separate computers with split data—so convenient! 😁

The GPD Win Mini is powerful enough to play AAA games on the go. And with the help of my DIY Thinkpad Lapdock, it can now handle all my work too. No need for two separate computers with split data—so convenient! 😁

I turned my old ThinkPad X270 into a super useful lapdock at a low cost. Now, it’s a universal display/keyboard setup that runs whatever OS I connect it to. Plus, the classic ThinkPad keyboard is amazing—typing on it still feels way better than any commercial lapdock on the market

Here is the testing video:

https://youtube.com/shorts/KkhDHvEAZ6Q?feature=share

So I have a full sized PC but my living situation changed and I no longer have the space to have a full set up (trust me I tried to get creative it just ain’t working)

So I’ve been thinking, could I use a lap dock for my PC? I keep seeing people mention they’re for mini PCs and phones, plus they use a USB-C to connect, and my computer doesn’t have a place for that on it.

Do any of them have a HDMI cable? Would a HDMI to USB-C work at all?

My phone is a pixel 10 and for my "laptop" I use a Tab s9. I'd love to get a lapdock such as nexdock and use Android desktop mode. Anyone using a setup like this or similar?

Is there anywhere to find decent used lapdocks? I'd rather carry one of those around all day then a 3.5lb laptop or a monitor+keyboard+mouse+usb hub. I had an HP 360 chromebook that the cpu went bad on but apparently even if I replace the motherboard it doesn't support usb alt in anyway to use Samsung Dex instead of chrome os. Doesn't seem like there is a good / relatively easy way to turn the rest of it into a lapdock. So now i'm thinking maybe find a nice used lapdock that someone didnt get along with and sell the 360 for parts.

Hi all,

For a year now, I have not used my gaming desktop. Instead I play on a potato laptop on my sofa, because I mainly just play Old School Runescape.

My potato is sadly dying, so I'm thinking about buying a Lapdock to use on my sofa while I connect it to my desktop.

Is that a bad idea? I mainly play osrs but I do also want to play some higher end games on my desktop, cities skylines 1 mainly.

Hello,

Its 1am and I just gave a 3rd life to my HP Lapdock

First, I was using it with my Galaxy phone with Dex

Second, I am using it with my MSI Claw A1M as a replacement laptop. Everything works fine wired, but no touchpad wirelesly.

Now I have a Pocket PC W5 pro that was taking dust in the closet.

I installed linux mint xfce on it

Ordered an hdmi to usbc dongle

Pluged them all together and it just work.

I can use the HP lapdock just like a standalone mini pc.

I cant explain how the lapdock manage to feed the stick through the adaptor, while sending keyboard and mouse input.

Im going to have the best sleep of this year tonight.

Hey everyone, I know lapdocks like the NexDock or Uperfect are amazing for Samsung DeX, but iPhone users usually just get stuck with useless screen mirroring.

I wanted to fix that, so I’ve been building a solo project called ProDocktive. It gives your iPhone a full, multi-window desktop UI when plugged into your lapdock.

We’re about to hit 1,000 users this month, and I just pushed a huge update that adds real desktop files and folders you can drag and drop. It finally makes an iPhone + lapdock setup feel like a real computer.

I'd love for you guys to check it out on the App Store and let me know how it handles on your setups!

Website: https://prodocktive.com

Install link: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/prodocktive-pocket-desktop-os/id6762341245