I don't care. Give me the Switch already!

 

Both styles have their pros and cons. The brick in the middle is not as mobile because having two cords to tangle up is a pain, but works well for a stationary solution. But as you mention brick on the end is pain as well to plug in.

My fix is buying a 10 pack of 1' extension cords for $10 that I plug into power strips for all the brick on the end cables.

FWP

 

How much power does the brick deliver?

 

Switch brick? 5-15V 2.6A per FCC filing.

 

15V 2.6A = 39W = sure it has to be bigger than normal

 

Yes and no.
The cellphone ones i dont believe will be enough. I will test this when i get mines.
But something like the usb laptop charges should work as long as the voltage and amps are match.

 

I suspect post-launch there will be lists of suitable alternatives and soon third parties will come out with specific alternatives.

I personally would prefer something which can replicate the dock's features but is more the size/shape of a small USB hub to make it more portable for e.g. holidays.

 

But what chargers and voltage output?
I have sone 5v, and 9v 2amps

 

They only used 5V chargers. They ordered a 15V but it hadn't arrived yet.

 

And that's the problem, going it sideways means it can take two spots even though it's the slimmest of all.