I always thought the full move to USB-C was the right one. Only someone like Apple could have pulled it off and forced all of their customers to change the way they use their devices but now we are better off because if it.
I connect a single USB C Cable to connect 2 extra monitors, mouse, keyboard, ethernet and extra USB ports.
This was only possible on proprietary Docks like Dell or Lenovo beforehand. Now even those moved to USB-C Docks and everyone can use most USB-C Docks.
Dongles are just for transitioning.
Did Apple make a pretty penny on selling you extra crap you didn't need before? Of course they did. But I still prefer USB-C over having a bunch of different ports on a laptop that I have to each connect every time I want to "undock" my laptop.
And now those technologies are shared beyond manufacturer lines and you don't have to buy a Dell specific dock.
I connect a single USB C Cable to connect 2 extra monitors, mouse, keyboard, ethernet and extra USB ports.
This was only possible on proprietary Docks like Dell or Lenovo beforehand. Now even those moved to USB-C Docks and everyone can use most USB-C Docks.
Dongles are just for transitioning.
Did Apple make a pretty penny on selling you extra crap you didn't need before? Of course they did. But I still prefer USB-C over having a bunch of different ports on a laptop that I have to each connect every time I want to "undock" my laptop.
And now those technologies are shared beyond manufacturer lines and you don't have to buy a Dell specific dock.