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Dock reccomendations (alien.top)
submitted 11 months ago by rtarb93@alien.top to c/framework@hardware.watch
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I use my Intel 13inch Framework full time at work. When I'm in my office I have been plugging it into an Anker 575 USB C dock to run two 1080p monitors, wireless mouse, wired keyboard, ethernet and a set of speakers with a built in USB DAC.

This is the second Anker dock I have had fail on me. The first one Anker swapped out under warranty. At this point I know Anker will make it right but I'm not sure I even want to mess with another of their docks.

So my question is, what docks are you guys using for your Frameworks? I'd like to stay in a relative budget of $300ish. I've also been looking at iVANKY docks as they are priced right and have the I/O I'm looking for. But I'm looking for some advice from people who might utilize their machine like I do.

Thanks in advance!

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[–] psiinara@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I'm rocking a CalDigit TS3. I dont need tremendous speed so it works to just have a single thing to plug into my FW13. 2x 1440p monitors, DAC, Mic, Keyboard, Mouse, Ethernet, and power delivery.

[–] OMPCritical@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Are you on Linux? Both monitors are connected via the dock?

I’m asking cause I have a TS3+ and I’m getting an EDID error with my monitor over the dock. Over normal HDMI or DP it’s fine…

[–] psiinara@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Yes and yes! PopOs 22.04

[–] rtarb93@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Ah! This is perfect! Thank you!

[–] Danxerw1@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Damn, I ordered the same one. Anything I can do to stress test it? To make sure it will last?

[–] rtarb93@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

You notice issues within 2 weeks if it's a bad one. HDMI will start disconnecting.

[–] Mach_Juan@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I gave the Dell TB4 dock. It's mostly pretty good. I have to reboot it periodically, but that may be because it's not playing well with Linux