@Gareth_Tom Also be aware that some of the cheap dock offers on eBay only include the main dock unit and not a power supply. In that case, 180W Dell power supplies aren't difficult to find since Dell has been making them for a very long time, and any Dell 180W power supply with the barrel connector will work since Dell has always used 19.5V output with the barrel-style connector, but the cost of that separate power adapter would of course have to be factored into the overall proposition in that case.
@ECharles There's no WD16. There's a TB16, and then various WD19 dock family models.
@Gareth_Tom I would imagine that the setup you're contemplating would work, but just be aware that your display setup would be limited to dual 1920x1200 or single 2560x1440.
Thanks ECharles & jphughan. Noted on the 180w psu. The low res screen connections don't limit my setup, it was more for the power, USB-A & Ethernet anyway.
I am. I use it for XPS-17(9710) power, Ethernet, 2 non-4K monitors, and USB. Sometimes the 9710 barks about insufficient power on startup, but usually not... but my old XPS-15 (9550) would too... just select "continue" and Bob's your uncle.
I tried to get compatibility confirmation from DELL regarding the combination and it was like pulling teeth... some support Reps said it would, others had no clue.
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@Gareth_Tom Also be aware that some of the cheap dock offers on eBay only include the main dock unit and not a power supply. In that case, 180W Dell power supplies aren't difficult to find since Dell has been making them for a very long time, and any Dell 180W power supply with the barrel connector will work since Dell has always used 19.5V output with the barrel-style connector, but the cost of that separate power adapter would of course have to be factored into the overall proposition in that case.