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    Where to get this Dell dock?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by mckenfry, Jun 25, 2011.

  1. mckenfry

    mckenfry Notebook Guru

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    mckenfry, Jun 25, 2011
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    You don't want that, I promise.

    Here's a better alternative: About RocketDock - RocketDock.com

    I'd link you to it anyway, but it seems like all XPS downloads are currently non-existent.
     
    jalalabee, Jun 25, 2011
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  3. Chase.Barnett

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    Agreed. Not that it's bad, but there are better looking alternatives that are too accessable to let yourself worry about the Dell dock.
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jun 25, 2011
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    Definitely get Rocketdock, its waaaay better than the Dell dock.

    Get some Rainmeter on there too. ;)
     
    beertha, Jun 26, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Funny how the Dell Dock isn't even officially by Dell. :rolleyes:
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jun 26, 2011
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    *sigh* Agreed :D
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jun 26, 2011
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    I got it, just can't figure it out... Which sucks, because it looks like it could really add a nice touch to my empty home screen.
     
    Chase.Barnett, Jun 26, 2011
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    I've worried about how resource hogging it is.

    Are there any dell apps that are actually appropriate to keep besides anything required for mapping the special buttons above the keyboard?
     
    jalalabee, Jun 26, 2011
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  10. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Dell Dock hardly uses any system RAM nor does it utilize much CPU.

    It really all depends on you, I prefer the stock image as typically Dells have less bloatware than HP/Compaq and Acer/Gateway/eMachines.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jun 26, 2011
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    mckenfry, Jun 26, 2011
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