We've used Dell USB Docks for some time. One advantage is that they are quick and easy. The disadvantage is they are clumsy to configure on desks. We've never had an install that we were satisfied with.
Power is on the front instead of the back, which usually, but not always is a problem. it seems a better location would be on the back at the end. if they put the power on the back, they might as well add the Network port on that side too, it just makes sense.
The cable to connect to the PC is on the end, which actually works in most situations.
The usable ports on the "front" are fine, but they might consider moving the two ports that are currently on the back, to the end.
It would be nice if they had mounting on the bottom so the unit could be mounted under desks near the wire hole.
We've had to extend the USB C cable, which causes some issues when the users accidentally unplug it. Having a way to use different length USB C cables, that were securely attached, would be nice.
No longer work the money and certainly not worth the aggravation.
on June 17, 2022
Posted by: Jordan Nolan
Verified Purchase:Yes
The network ports on these have been having serious issues lately where they just cut in and out a few times a day. When we are paying 3x as much as a consumer grade devices and waiting nearly 4 months you would at least expect good quality, but they have become very unreliable in the past couple of years.
I am better off purchasing 3 consumer units for each laptop and paying less and have dozens if not hundreds of docks here before I see one of these Dell Docks arrive.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from dell.comBy Fred@Dell, DellRR, June 20, 2022
Hey there, Jordan Nolan,
Thank you for your review. We're sorry for the trouble you have come across with your product. We would love to help and have provided steps to run the hardware troubleshooter through Windows.
1. Press “Windows key + X” and go to “control panel”. 2. Type “Troubleshooter” in the Search box and hit enter. 3. Select “Hardware and Sound” from the Troubleshooter Window. 4. Select “Hardware and Devices” under Devices option
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