Thats a good point and something I should have mentioned. I only really consider the dock for ports purposes. If I were doing bigger cpu/gpu intensive tasks I would still have the computer plugged into power.
@@rolandaroche8115 Found it on Amazon "B0916F5DTM" (TB3) but "B0B13Y2QVW" (TB4) might be a better choice. One would expect very little compatibility issues with Dell's own docks :-)
Hey Gary, you forgot to mention the number one best accessory: The Everyday Dad baseball cap. But for some reason, I could not find the link to the website which to order the cap.
for the newer XPS models, imo a good thunderbolt dock is essential. The Dell WD19TB is imo the best one. No need for power cable, plenty of and extendability, and the power button on the dock can turn on/off your XPS, so there is never a need to open your computer, if you use an external monitor and accessories.
Usually, Logitech includes a unifying receiver dongle with every wireless mouse and keyboard. You must have one to get the wireless devices to operate. Some of their Bluetooth exclusive units might not need one but they are usually included with them as well. Logitech hands them out like chicklets! 😁 There is usually a panel under the keyboard where the batteries area and it's tucked in there in a fitting for it. or it is in the battery compartment tucked in vertically. It's easy to miss if you're not looking for it. Of course, if you are like me and have a Logitech keyboard all the way back to the 1980's you have an entire parts container of them. I have 15!
Could you make a video on the what ultrawide monitor you recommend for a macbook pro setup? Please & Thx! Everyone else only talks specs, but knowing your channel...you tend to actually talk about performance in terms of experience.
Great info. Thanks. Two questions: 1) Is that Thunderbolt 3 Dock at around the 8:30 mark a surge protector as well? 2) That backpack style bag you show does look nice, but do you know of a good black canvas or leather sleeve or thin travel case of some kind for a laptop that would work well for this, that is not a backpack style but does look good/professional, that also has some kind of a zip up pocket or two to keep the power chord and included dongle in, maybe a few other things but at least those two, when I go out with the laptop? Thanks again, and great work! Thumbs up!
Awesome reviews as always Gary!! I ended up returning my 9710 and grabbed a 16gb macbook pro m1. Sooo happy to have switched to apple. The 9710 wasn't performing quite like I was hoping. Sleep issues, Bluetooth mouse lag issues, over heating, very low battery life etc.
Has anyone used Broonel Black Fine Point Digital Active Stylus Pen (Compatible with The Dell 17 XPS 9700 17.3")? Both Amazon and Ebay sell this stylus.
"I've stopped using the apple magic mouse" because it's a poorly designed piece of trash that only appeals to apple fan boys that touch themselves everytime tim cook farts
I am with you on the keyboard and mouse, however I am a trackball man. MX Ergo I bought this laptop with a touch screen. Do you have a proposed pen or stylus that will work with XPS 17?
I highly recommend the Osprey Arcane Large Day Backpack. Very sleek and understated but you get YKK zippers since Osprey uses exclusively YKK on all their bags, and I have never wanted for nice/neat storage options. it even has a very discreet water bottle pocket that I use everyday for my 18oz water bottle. I doesn't look like much, just don't let anyone touch it because the materials are very obviously premium 😅
As someone with carpel tunnel I was told to stop using the wrist rest and the rest pad for the mousepad. Where you rest it is your carpel tunnel area. Best thing to do is make sure your chair and keyboard are at the right height and take lots of breaks and stretches.
Good choice on the MX Master 3. I've been using that mouse since I've learned about it and I love it. Best part is that it travks everywhere - even glass.
