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Recommended Models
These are the models we recommend for each use listed in the left column, with the standard models highlighted in green. There will duplicate recommendations due to overlapping needs. A PDF version of the Recommended Models is available on Box. All costs are subject to change.
Any model that is not on this list requires evaluation and approval by the Lifecycle Manager before being purchased.
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15" MacBook Pro (S)
13" MacBook Air
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12" MacBook
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iPad Pro
iPad mini 4
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Optiplex 7450AIO
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All Dells should be purchased with the following:
- 3 Year ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite Service
- Keep Your Hard Drive, 3 Years
- Windows (for licensing purposes)
All Dell should be purchased without an Opal SED (Self-encrypting drive). Self-encrypting drives are problematic and should be avoided.
Do not purchase XPS models.
Costs are subject to change.
Portable
14" Latitude E7480
Standard Portable PC Recommendation. Add Recommended Display, Wireless Peripherals, and E-Port Plus Dock for MDSC.
65W AC Adapter, 3-pin.
| Cost | $1,180.52 |
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| Processor | i5 7300U Dual Core 2.5 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD M.2 |
| Graphics | Intel Integrated HD Graphics 620 with Thunderbolt 3 with Core i5 vPro |
| Ports | Ethernet, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, 3x USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, Stereo, SIM, SD |
| Display | Built-in 14" FHD (1920 x 1080) |
| Battery Life | 11 Hours (3-cell 37 Whr Lithium Polymer battery with ExpressCharge) |
| Weight | 3.03 lbs |
| Optional Accessories | Dell Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, WD15 docking solution, Additional Display(s), Dell USB Slim DVD Drive, Dell 65w Adapter |
12" Latitude 7280
Ultra-portable PC Recommendation. Add Recommended Display, Wireless Peripherals, and Dell Dock for MDSC.
Dell 65w AC Adapter, 3-pin
| Cost | $1,090.92 |
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| Processor | i5 7300U Dual Core 2.5 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB PCIe SSD M.2 |
| Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 620 with Thunderbolt™ 3 with Core i5 vPro |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 3, Micro HDMI, USB 3.0, Stereo, Micro SIM, Micro SD |
| Keyboard | Single Pointing, 83 key, Smartcard, Contactless Smartcard, Fingerprint Reader, Thunderbolt™ 3 |
| Display | 12.5" FHD (1920 x 1080) |
| Battery Life | 4-Cell 34 Whr ExpressCharge Capable Battery |
| Weight | 2.61 lbs |
| Optional Accessories | Dell Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Dell USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter, WD15 docking solution, Additional Display(s), Dell 65w AC Adapter |
12" Latitude E7275
Tablet and 2-in-1 PC Recommendation.
Dell 30w Type C Adapter.
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Intel HD 5300 Graphics
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15" Precision M5520
Performance Portable PC Recommendation. ARCH.
Dell 130w Adapter.
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NVIDIA Quadro M1200 w/4GB
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12 Hours (81Whr)
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14" Latitude E5480
Budget Portable PC Recommendation.
Dell 65w Adapter.
| Cost | $1,090.50 |
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| Processor | i5-7300U Dual Core 2.6 GHz |
| Memory | 8GB DDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| Ports | Ethernet, HDMI, VGA, 3x USB 3.0, SD, Stereo |
| Display | 14.0" FHD (1920x1080) Anti-Glare LCD, Camera WLAN/WWAN/WIGIG |
| Battery Life | Primary 4-cell 51W/HR Battery |
| Weight | 3.88 lbs |
| Optional Accessories | WD15 docking solution, Additional Display(s), Dell 65w Adapter |
Desktops
Optiplex 7050SFF
Standard Desktop PC Recommendation. Replace Wired Peripheral selection with Dell Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set for MDSC.
| Cost | $1,018.50 without Recommended Display / $1,247.78 with Recommended Display |
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| Processor | i7 6700 Quad Core 3.4 GHz |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe Class 40 |
| Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics |
| Ports | Ethernet, DisplayPort, DVI-I, 6x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0, Stereo, Line In, Serial, PS/2 |
| Display | External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor |
| Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s), Dell Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set |
Precision T3620
Performance Desktop PC Recommendation.
| Cost | $1,458.77 without Recommended Display / $1,687.84 with Recommended Display |
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| Processor | Xeon Quad Core 3.5 GHz |
| Memory | 32 GB RAM |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD M.2 |
| Graphics | AMD FirePro W5100 4 GB |
| Ports | 4x DisplayPort, 4x USB 2.0, 6x USB 3.0, Serial, Stereo |
| Display | External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor |
| Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
Optiplex 7450AIO
All in One Desktop PC Recommendation. Replace Wired Peripheral selection with Dell Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set for MDSC.
| Cost | $1,085.66 |
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| Processor | i5 7500 Quad Core 3.4 GHz |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 RAM |
| Storage | M.2 256GB PCIe Class 40 SSD |
| Graphics | Intel® Integrated Graphics |
| Ports | 6x USB 3.1, 2x USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, Stereo, Line In |
| Display | AIO 23.8, FHD WLED NonTouch with Camera, Discrete Graphics, Platinum PSU |
| Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
Optiplex 5050SFF
Budget Desktop PC Recommendation.
| Cost | $723.35 without Recommended Display / $952.42 with Recommended Display |
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| Processor | i5 7600 Quad Core 3.5GHz |
| Memory | 8GB DDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 2.5inch 256GB SATA Class 20 SSD |
| Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics |
| Ports | 6x USB 3.0, 5x USB 2.0, Ethernet, Serial, 2x DisplayPort, HDMI, PS/2, UAJ, Line-out |
| Display | External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor |
| Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
Optiplex 7050 Micro Form Factor
Classroom Desktop PC.
| Cost | $810.64 |
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| Processor | i5 6600T Quad Core 2.7 GHz |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 256GB PCIe SSD M.2 |
| Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics |
| Ports | 6x USB 3.0, Ethernet, DisplayPort, UAJ, Line-out, HDMI |
| Display | External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor |
| Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
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Portable
15" MacBook Pro (S)
Standard Portable Mac Recommendation.
MagSafe 2 85W Power Adapter .
| Cost | $1,799.00 |
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| Processor | i7 2.2 GHz Quad Core |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR3 RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Pro Graphics |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, 2x USB 3.0, Stereo, SDXC |
| Display | 15" |
| Battery Life | 9 Hours |
| Weight | 4.49 lbs |
| Optional Accessories | Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter, Additional Display(s) |
13" MacBook Air
Standard and Budget Mac Recommendation.
MagSafe 2 45W Power Adapter.
| Cost | $1,049.00 + $29.00 Apple USB to Ethernet Adapter or Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter |
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| Processor | i5 1.8 GHz Dual Core |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR3 RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 6000 |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 2, 2x USB 3.0, Stereo, SDXC |
| Display | 13" |
| Battery Life | 12 Hours |
| Weight | 2.96 lbs |
| Optional Accessories | Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple USB to Ethernet Adapter, Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter, Additional Display(s) |
12" MacBook
Ultra-portable Recommendation. Silver.
USB-C 29W Power Adapter.
| Cost | $1,249.00 + $79.00 Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter or Apple USB-C DVI Multiport Adapter |
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| Processor | Intel Core M 1.1 GHz (up to 2.4 GHz) |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR3 RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 5300 |
| Ports | USB-C, Stereo |
| Display | 12-inch LED-backlit IPS display (2304 x 1440) |
| Battery Life | 9 Hours |
| Weight | 2.03 lbs |
| Optional Accessories | Belkin USB-C to VGA Adapter, Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter, Belkin USB-C to Ethernet Adapter , Additional Display(s) |
15" MacBook Pro (P)
Performance Portable Mac Recommendation.
MagSafe 2 85W Power Adapter .
| Cost | $2,249.00 |
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| Processor | i7 2.8 GHz Dual Core |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR3 RAM |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Pro Graphics + AMD Radeon R9 M370X 2GB GDDR5 |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, 2x USB 3.0, Stereo, SDXC |
| Display | 15" |
| Battery Life | 9 Hours |
| Weight | 4.49 lbs |
| Optional Accessories | Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter, Additional Display(s) |
iPad Pro
Tablet and 2-in-1 Mac Recommendation. With WiFi, no cellular. Silver.
| Cost | $879.00 |
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| Processor | 2.26 GHz dual-core A9X chip with 64‑bit architecture |
| Memory | 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB SSD |
| Graphics | 2732 x 2048 resolution |
| Ports | Lightning |
| Display | 12.9" LED-backlit Multi-Touch display |
| Battery Life | 10 Hours (38.5‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‐polymer battery) |
| Weight | 1.57 Lbs |
| Optional Accessories |
iPad mini 4
Tablet Mac Recommendation. With WiFi, no cellular. Space Gray.
| Cost | $429.00 |
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| Processor | A8 chip with 64‑bit architecture |
| Memory | 2GB LPDDR3 RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB SSD |
| Graphics | 2048 x 1536 |
| Ports | Lightning |
| Display | 7.9" LED-backlit widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology |
| Battery Life | 10 Hours (Built-in 27.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery) |
| Weight | 0.65 Lbs |
| Optional Accessories |
Desktops
27" iMac
Standard and All in One Desktop Mac Recommendation.
| Cost | $1,789.00 |
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| Processor | i5 3.4 GHz Quad Core |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD ($180 for 512 GB SSD) |
| Graphics | Radeon Pro 570 with 4GB |
| Ports | Ethernet, 2x Thunderbolt 2, 4x USB 3.0, Stereo, SDXC |
| Display | 27" Retina 5K with IPS technology (5120 x 2880) |
| Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
21.5" iMac
Budget Desktop Mac Recommendation. NURS.
| Cost | $1,229.00 |
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| Processor | i5 2.8 GHZ Quad Core |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR3 RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 |
| Ports | Ethernet, 2x Thunderbolt 2, 4x USB 3.0, Stereo, SDXC |
| Display | 21.5" Retina 4K 4096 x 2304 P3 |
| Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
Mac Pro
Performance Desktop Mac Recommendation.
| Cost | $3,339.00 without Recommended Display |
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| Processor | 3.5GHz 6-Core Intel Xeon E5 with 12MB L3 cache, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz |
| Memory | 32GB DDR3 ECC RAM |
| Storage | 512 GB PCIe SSD |
| Graphics | Dual AMD FirePro D500 with 3GB GDDR5 VRAM each |
| Ports | 2x Ethernet, 6x Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, 4x USB 3 ports, 1.4 port |
| Display | External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor |
| Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
Mac mini
Classroom Desktop Mac. NURS.
| Cost | $1,159.00 without Recommended Display |
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| Processor | i5 2.8 GHz Quad Core |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR3 RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Graphics |
| Ports | Ethernet, 2x Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, 4x USB 3 ports, Audio in, Headphone, SDXC, IR receiver |
| Display | External 24" Ultrasharp Monitor |
| Optional Accessories | Additional Display(s) |
Optional Accessories
Displays
| PC | Mac | |||||
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| Name | Number | Cost | Name | Number | Cost | |
| Dell 23" Ultrasharp Monitor w/ Camera | U2315H | $233.99 | ||||
Dell 24" Ultrasharp Monitor | U2417H | $229.07 | ||||
Dell 27" Professional Monitor | P2717H | $260.59 | ||||
Use the Arrows to see the full list of LAITS recommended models. Updated (9/13/2022)
Prices and model availability are subject to change. Contact rvogel@austin.utexas.edu for special quotes.
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Optional Accessories
Displays (check ship times before ordering - most models are on 60 day backorder). There are many options for Dell monitors, however, these are the most popular and offer the most features and best displays available.
| Displays | |||
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| Name | Number | Resolution | Cost |
| Dell 27 Video Conferencing Monitor - This monitor has a HUB (docking station) built-in as well as a camera & microphone. Purchasing this monitor with a new computer (Mac or PC) will not require a docking station. Maximum Refresh Rate 76 Hz. Backlit LED Panel | C2722DE | 2560 x 1440 | $431.99 |
| Dell 27" USB-C Hub Monitor - This monitor has a HUB (docking station). No built-in camera, microphone, or speakers. Purchasing this monitor with a new computer (Mac or PC) will not require a docking station. 60 Hz refresh rate. Backlit LED Panel | P2722HE | 1920 x 1080 | $326.39 |
Dell 27” USB-C Hub Monitor - This monitor has a HUB (docking station). No built-in camera, microphone, or speakers. Purchasing this monitor with a new computer (Mac or PC) will not require a docking station. 60 Hz refresh rate. Backlit LED Panel | U2722DE | 2560x1440 | $369.33 |
| Dell 34” Curved Video Conferencing Monitor - This monitor has a HUB (docking station) built-in as well as a camera & microphone. Purchasing this monitor with a new computer (Mac or PC) will not require a docking station. Maximum Refresh Rate 76 Hz. Backlit LED Panel | C3422WE | 3440 x 1440 | $680.00 |
| Dell The Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Hub Monitor - This monitor has a HUB (docking station). No built-in camera, microphone, or speakers. Purchasing this monitor with a new computer (Mac or PC) will not require a docking station. Maximum Refresh Rate 85 Hz. LCD Panel | U3421WE | 3440 x 1440 | $766.34 |
| Dell UltraSharp 38 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor - This monitor has a HUB (docking station). No built-in camera, microphone, or speakers. Purchasing this monitor with a new computer (Mac or PC) will not require a docking station. 60 Hz refresh rate. Backlit LED Panel | U3821DW | 3840 x 1600 | $1,146.09 |
| Dell UltraSharp 43 4K USB-C Monitor - This monitor has a HUB (docking station). No built-in camera, microphone, or speakers. Purchasing this monitor with a new computer (Mac or PC) will not require a docking station. 60 Hz refresh rate. Backlit LED Panel | U4320Q | 3840 x2160 | $890.59 |
| 49" Curved UltraSharp Monitor - No HUB, just monitor: Connectivity types: 2 x HDMI, 1 x DP, 5 x USB 3.0 Downstream, 2 x USB 3.0 Upstream, 1 x USB Type-C Power Delivery. 60 Hz refresh rate. Backlit LED Panel | U4919DW | 5120 x 1440 | $1,240.99 |
Adapters
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Dell Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter | 332-2270 | $29.57 | Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter | MB572Z/B | $29.00 | |||||
Dell Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter | 332-2272 | $25.34 | Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter | MB570LL/B | $29.00 | |||||
Dell USB-C to VGA | 470-ABNC | $33.79 | Belkin USB-C to VGA Adapter | F2CU037dsWHTAPL | $39.95 | |||||
Dell USB-C to HDMI/VGA/Ethernet/USB 3.0 | 470-ABQN | $63.37 | Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter | MJ1L2AM/A | $79.00 | |||||
Dell USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter | 443-BBBD | $33.79 | Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter | MJ1K2AM/A | $79.00 | |||||
Dell USB-C to Ethernet | 470-ABND | $38.02 | Apple USB to Ethernet Adapter | MC704LL/A | $29.00 | |||||
Dell USB-C to USB-A | 470-ABNE | $16.89 | Belkin USB-C to Ethernet Adapter | F2CU040dsWHTAPL | $34.95 | |||||
Startech USB-C to Ethernet Adapter | US1GC30A | $37.09 | ||||||||
Apple Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter | MD463LL/A | $29.00 | ||||||||
Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter | MB571LL/A | $99.00 | ||||||||
Apple USB-C to USB Adapter | MJ1M2AM/A | $19.00 | ||||||||
Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter | MD464LL/A | $29.00 | ||||||||
Cables & Power
| PC | Mac | ||||||||||
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| Name | Number | Cost | Name | Number | Cost | ||||||
Dell 65w Adapter | 332-1831 | $42.59 | Apple Thunderbolt Cable 2m | MD861BE/A | $39.00 | ||||||
Dell 45w Type C Adapter | 492-BBUU | $35.49 | Apple USB-C Cable 2m | MJWT2AM/A | $29.00 | ||||||
Dell 30w Type C Adapter | 492-BBSP | $35.49 | Apple MagSafe Power Adapter (45W) | MC747LL/A | $79.00 | ||||||
Dell 130w Adapter | 332-1829 | $63.89 | Apple MagSafe Power Adapter (60W) | MC461LL/A | $79.00 | ||||||
Apple MagSafe Power Adapter (85W) | MC556LL/B | $79.00 | |||||||||
Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (45W) | MD592LL/A | $79.00 | |||||||||
Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (60W) | MD565LL/A | $79.00 | |||||||||
Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (85W) | MD506LL/A | $79.00 | |||||||||
Apple USB-C Power Adapter (29W) | MJ262LL/A | $49.00 | |||||||||
Apple MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter | MD504LL/A | $9.99 | |||||||||
Peripherals
| PC | Mac | ||||||||
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| Name | Number | Cost | Name | Number | Cost | ||||
Dell Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set | 580-ADTY | $35.49Dell KM714 | $62.99 | Apple Magic Mouse 2 | MLA02LL/A | $79.00 | |||
DellUSB Slim DVD Drive | 429-AAUX | $50.69Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set | Dell KM636 | $34.99 | Apple Magic Trackpad 2 | MJ2R2LL/A | $129.00 | ||
| Dell USB Slim DVD Drive | 429-AAUX | $50.69 | Apple Magic Keyboard | MLA22LL/A | $99.00 | ||||
Apple Wired Mouse | MB112LL/B | $49.00 | |||||||
Apple Wired Keyboard | MB110LL/B | $49.00 | |||||||
Apple SuperDrive | MD564LL/A | $79.00 | |||||||
Docking Stations
| PC | Mac | ||||||||
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| Name | Number | Cost | Name | Number | Cost | ||||
Dell E-Port Plus Docking Station | 331-6304 | $153.99 | **Belkin Thunderbolt 2 Dock | 3551165 (from CDW-G) | $287.99 | ||||
Dell Dock WD15 130W | 450-AFGM | $141.99 | |||||||
Dell Dock WD15 180W | 450-AEUO | $141.99 | |||||||
WD19 130w - 180w AC | $190.19 | CalDigit TS3 Plus | HMX12ZM/A | $249.95 | |||||
**Note about dual displays with the Belkin Thunderbolt 2 Dock: At least one display has to be Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 technology-ready. For displays that are not Thunderbolt technology-ready, the Thunderbolt port is backwards compatible with Mini DisplayPort. The dock supports either HDMI or Mini DisplayPort, but not both. We are working on another recommendation.
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