Is the Dell Dual Charge Dock Discontinued? What Are Some Alternatives?
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CuriousCat57
I found out today from our Dell representative that the Dell Dual Charge Dock (HD22Q) we were planning to standardize has been discontinued. This dock was great and priced around $60, but now the nearest alternative is almost $230! I'm looking for other recommendations for docking stations that fall into a similar price range.
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Honestly, I don't think there are any good docks in that price range from any vendor. We usually opt for dock monitors like the U2724DE or Thunderbolt 3/4 docks instead since the USB-only ones just don't cut it anymore.
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It's really disappointing! They were clearing out stock quickly, and I even had one catch fire recently! I tried to reorder, but it's like they switched to new models overnight and the old one is completely gone.
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That price you saw for the HD22Q was likely a clearance during Christmas. The best option at a similar price now is probably the WD19S, which can be found for around $150 if you keep an eye out.
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I remember when the E-Port docks were so reliable. Those port replicators were built to last, unlike the newer models. It's a shame we won't see anything like that again.
DocksAndLogic: True! The distinction between docks and replicators used to be significant, but nowadays it seems like they all just blend together. The older D/E-Port docks were practically indestructible!
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BudgetFinder22: Yeah, I've seen the WD19S pop up on sale sometimes. It's not as cheap, but it's still better compared to the higher-tier models.