a review by Tom Piper
Computers used to have lots of connections (like SCSI, USB, FireWire, and more), but that has changed with many of the newest units featuring USB-C ports. In fact, the most portable MacBook Airs only have one port, which also the case with the latest iPad Pros. Thus, multi-port docks have become a necessity.
The OWC USB-C Travel Dock, with a single cable connection, puts five essential ports at my fingertips wherever I am such as on-the-go, on vacation, at the office, or lounging at a coffee shop. In addition to USB Type-C connectivity, this dock is also fully compatible with Thunderbolt 3 equipped Macs and PCs, as well as the latest iPads.
When I’m traveling, having power and charging options can help keep my work flowing. The USB-C Travel Dock can be used via bus power when I don't have access to a power outlet. Or use my notebook USB-C power adapter to deliver up to 100W of pass-through power and use the open port on my computer or iPad to connect another device.
Whether it’s time-lapse photography, live events, or urban exploring, this little unit helps lighten my load of adapters and dongles. I can download my SD card quickly, and keep capturing the moment. The USB-C Travel Dock features an HDMI port for easy display connections up to 4K resolution, so I can plug in and focus on delivering a memorable presentation. All in all, I wonder how I ever traveled without this small and versatile.
And, if that isn’t enough, the free downloadable OWC Dock Ejector software they offer safely disconnects drives in a single click. This ensures that all data is written before disconnection, saving time and protecting against data loss. I use it to move quickly between workstations and get the most out of my OWC Dock.
The USB-C Travel Dock is available at macsales.com/USB-C-travel-dock for only $54.99 (USD). If you need even more ports on your desktop, the OWC 10-port USB-C Dock is also available for $119.00 (USD). Like most of its other products, 100% reliability is always OWC’s goal, because they rigorously quality test and back their hardware with a 3-Year OWC Limited Warranty and 24/7 customer support. This is a company we can count on!!!
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