Ohhhh now I undetermined how come I can have two 4k 60hz on a usb-c 3.2gen2 laptop connected to my wd19tb. I never heard of DSC before. Thanks for sharing

I dont know its able to drive 3x4k 60hz while the documentation for the wd19tb says its 2x4k 60hz for hbr3

https://dl.dell.com/content/manual28182535-dell-docking-station-wd19-thunderbolt-user-guide.pdf?language=en-us

I want a U processor in a bigger chassis. I hope they develop a same replica of the 13 but in a 17in having the same components. Not everyone wants or needs a processing power.

you will be fine connecting a wd19tb to a usb4 with those screens. I think the dock can supply 2x4k @ 60hz. wt19tb can be bought very cheaply and they are quiet while supplying 90W of power to the laptop.

I tried so hard understanding and following the usb-c situations and I am always kept surprised. Take for example my current setup, I have a thinkpad e16 amd that only had usb-c 3.2 gen 2. In theory, this laptop connected to my WD19TB should not be able to output more than 4k 60hz. However, I am able to drive more than that by having a second QHD screen.

I dont know if you already own the laptop or not, but your best bet is to try the setup out by taking advantage of return policies.

Tell me what are you screen monitor resolutions? Do you already have the laptop with an e-GPU? Are you just looking to buy the dock? I might suggest you get a second hand wd19tb. I bought mine for 80$ and has been working on every laptop I connect to for the last 3 years.

The only reason why I would consider a framework is because of the community. I am a tinkerer and thus far, in the last 15 years kf laptop ownerships. I have never encountered a laptop that did not have an issue. Take for example the thinkpad x1 extreme gen2 that had its display brightness cut in half over a driver update that was never fixed. Lenevo in that instance never cared to fix that issue and burried it among a sea of laptops they sell. However, framework has thus far two models, and when something does work, it shows. So expect support for major issues from both framework and the community. Also, if you happen to come accross a major issue with your build such as a desing issue, you dont need to scrap the laptop on the long term. You can simply upgrade when ever another part becomes available. It is like the other redditor said, it is on the long term that it becomes interesting.

Yes for retail, no for outlet

I am on the same boat. Went from Q4 to Q2 because I cant change expansion bay in my order