Laptop docking, workstation setup

[Ivarfa]

Just bought a new Dell XPS-15 and am looking for a good and cheap way to easily be able to turn it in to a workstation, preferably with a connected ethernet cable despite the laptops lack of that port. Any tips on good budget monitors and docking stations are very welcome.

 

[hang-the-9]

Any universal dock that connects to USB will work. Keep in mind that the video cards in those will be slower than the laptop one. Although using USB3 or Thunderbolt if your system has it would be decent enough for basic work without lag.