expiredBraveWallaby499 posted Jan 08, 2021 08:45 AM
Item 1 of 1
expiredBraveWallaby499 posted Jan 08, 2021 08:45 AM
Targus USB-C Universal DV4K Docking Station with 100W Power (DOCK190USZ) $189.00
$189
$300
37% offAmazon
Visit AmazonGood Deal
Bad Deal
Save
Share
Leave a Comment
18 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
- Power my new XPS.
- Connect 2 external displays via HDMI or DP
- Plus the other ports on this.
ALL via a single USB C from dock to laptop?
But this does not have a network port for hardwired (instread of wifi).
- Power my new XPS.
- Connect 2 external displays via HDMI or DP
- Plus the other ports on this.
ALL via a single USB C from dock to laptop?
But this does not have a network port for hardwired (instread of wifi).
This deal however is a usb c dock. The way link is a tb dock
Yes, I could Google but frankly, I'd feel safer w/ a SD recommended link. tia
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Yes, I could Google but frankly, I'd feel safer w/ a SD recommended link. tia
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Fuzzy Wuzzy
Sure, I'll sum it up -
An actual Thunderbolt dock has a separate Thunderbolt chip (these are more expensive). This allows for true 40gbps bandwidth into your device, and for devices that require more power (i.e. 5k monitor, etc.). Requires the use of a Thunderbolt cable as well (for example, the CalDigit includes one). Also, your device must support Thunderbolt 3 through a USB-C port. Don't assume that just because your laptop has USB-C, that it also supports Thunderbolt (example, my Thinkpad has two USB-C ports, one of which supports Thunderbolt).
The OPs device is just a glorified USB hub. Max throughput is (probably) 10gbps. Can do many of the things a regular Thunderbolt dock can do, but at a limited capacity (powering one 4K monitor, etc.)
Ask yourself what devices you'll be using. If you're just powering one monitor, maybe with a keyboard and mouse, it may make more sense to spend $50 and getting a standard USB-C hub instead (those cheap Anker hubs)
If you're connecting SSDs, high-res monitors, etc. then spring for the Thunderbolt. I've got a 34in ultrawide, webcam, keyboard/mouse, and battery charging through a simple USB-C hub and it works fine.
An actual Thunderbolt dock has a separate Thunderbolt chip (these are more expensive). This allows for true 40gbps bandwidth into your device, and for devices that require more power (i.e. 5k monitor, etc.). Requires the use of a Thunderbolt cable as well (for example, the CalDigit includes one). Also, your device must support Thunderbolt 3 through a USB-C port. Don't assume that just because your laptop has USB-C, that it also supports Thunderbolt (example, my Thinkpad has two USB-C ports, one of which supports Thunderbolt).
The OPs device is just a glorified USB hub. Max throughput is (probably) 10gbps. Can do many of the things a regular Thunderbolt dock can do, but at a limited capacity (powering one 4K monitor, etc.)
Ask yourself what devices you'll be using. If you're just powering one monitor, maybe with a keyboard and mouse, it may make more sense to spend $50 and getting a standard USB-C hub instead (those cheap Anker hubs)
If you're connecting SSDs, high-res monitors, etc. then spring for the Thunderbolt. I've got a 34in ultrawide, webcam, keyboard/mouse, and battery charging through a simple USB-C hub and it works fine.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087219...UTF8&
Two questions:
- If I was to get this dock or CalDigit TS3 Plus, they deliver 100w and 85w, respectively. Wouldn't my laptop's battery be used during the day (WFH) since power charging isn't sufficient?
- Would I be able to get connection to Dell P3421W via USB-C and still be able to use USB ports on the monitor? I assume this would only be doable with CalDigit since it has USB-C out.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087219...UTF8&psc=1 [amazon.com]
Two questions:
- If I was to get this dock or CalDigit TS3 Plus, they deliver 100w and 85w, respectively. Wouldn't my laptop's battery be used during the day (WFH) since power charging isn't sufficient?
- Would I be able to get connection to Dell P3421W via USB-C and still be able to use USB ports on the monitor? I assume this would only be doable with CalDigit since it has USB-C out.
1 - Potentially. Unless your laptop is using 130w the entire time (probably not), then it'll charge. It may yell at you that the power isn't enough, but it would still work.
1a - You could just use both the power adapter it came with, and the monitor usb-c cable, that is if your laptop has two ports for it.
2- Yes, you should be able to do that. Your monitor would be acting as a hub.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
1a - You could just use both the power adapter it came with, and the monitor usb-c cable, that is if your laptop has two ports for it.
2- Yes, you should be able to do that. Your monitor would be acting as a hub.
2. Thanks again.
Leave a Comment