Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

First, be aware that the lower priced D1000 docks all seem to be discontinued models. I've ordered dozens now from various sources and the Dell site sells the current version, of course...and discounted options like here on Amazon have been one of 2 discontinued models. As of this review, the current model is Manufacturer Part# : N6C1X and on Amazon, I've received part number JCJWD. Amazon is not listing this with the manufacture's part number, so you don't know which version you will be getting...but I would assume the cheaper ones will be older releases. That being said, I only know of one dud so far in the 20 or so I have ordered so far on Amazon. It got USB power surge messages when plugged in and nothing worked. Outside of that, these generally have worked out well for setting all employees up with dual monitors for their laptops. We were getting the D3100 model, but if you don't need a 3rd monitor, then using the D1000 will save you a few bucks on each dock. Also, not by intent, we have been using the older versions of the docks and they do seem to be working fine. Going with the older models will save you $20-$30 per dock, too. Note, the USB 3 version of this DOES NOT power your laptop! The only way you can power your laptop from these docks is if you have a USB-C port on your laptop and you buy the USB-C version of this dock, which does cost more. Even with that, the USB-C port's power limit is 100 watts, i think...so your laptop must be using a power adapter below that level. Just check the laptop's capabilities for powering over USB-C before you order. I know some people seem to be disappointing by not being able to power a laptop off these docks, but that is not a feature of the dock. Also, if you want to plug a closed laptop into the USB dock and press power button on the dock to turn the laptop on...you are also looking for the USB-C version and need a laptop with a USB-C power port. I hope that helps prevent some people form ordering the wrong thing or ordering with the wrong expectations of the device. Besides all that, we've been generally happy with these docks. We switched to these from the lenovo USB docks, as they were somewhat unreliable too often and the newer ones used the proprietary plug for the laptop.