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OWC to Showcase Award-Winning Thunderbolt 2 Dock at NAB 2015
Dock now shipping and enables a streamlined workspace for 20 Gbps performance and connectivity for up to 78 devices
Apr 9, 2015 | Las Vegas, NV
Apr 9, 2015 | Las Vegas, NV
Other World Computing (OWC), a leading zero emissions Mac and PC technology company, announced today that it will feature the OWC Thunderbolt™ 2 Dock at its NAB booth, #SL13905 in Las Vegas, NV, April 13-16. The dock is available now for same day shipping.
Compatible with any Thunderbolt-equipped Mac running OS X 10.9.4 or later, OWC's Thunderbolt 2 Dock provides a compelling solution for creative professionals seeking to unite a multitude of peripherals through the dock and a single Thunderbolt cable. Featuring elegant industrial design, the OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock offers the ultimate in convenience and flexibility with its 12 ports:
- 2 x Thunderbolt 2 ports
- 5 x USB 3.0 ports
- 1 x FireWire 800 port
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet port
- 1 x HDMI 1.4b port
- 1 x 3.5mm audio input/mic
- 1 x 3.5mm audio output/headphone
Reviewers Praise for OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock Technology product reviewers have given the dock positive reviews. Following are some representative quotes from product reviews:
- ...adds a litany of plugs for power users like me..." Jordan Golson, TechRepublic
- "...these Thunderbolt docks are indispensable. It makes coming home or back to the office so much easier by just having to plug in one or two cables to have all of your devices connected." Terry White, Terry White's Tech Blog
- "OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock...sports a whole array of ports...This is a totally awesome piece." Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, ZDNet
"Video production and post-production facilities need to be able to quickly transfer large amounts of data between multiple devices," said Larry O'Connor, OWC Founder and CEO. "The OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock is the solution creative professionals have been waiting for – they are able to directly connect up to eleven devices, including dozens more by daisy-chaining through the Thunderbolt and Firewire ports. Files can move between these devices at an astounding 20Gbps of throughput that can transform the way professionals approach each and every project."
Pricing/Availability for the OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock:
| OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock | $249.00 |
| OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock with 1 meter Thunderbolt Cable | $279.00 |
The OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock is now available immediately with Same Day Shipping. For more information on OWC's Thunderbolt upgrades and Thunderbolt solutions, visit http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Thunderbolt/
The OWC Trust Advantage®
- Over 25 years of product design and innovation
- OWC tested for compatibility, speed, and reliability
- Comprehensive step-by-step installation and support videos
- 24/7 award-winning, U.S.-based technical support
OWC's industry awards include:
- Videomaker Best of CES 2015 Spotlight Award for OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock
- 2015 CES Innovations Honoree for OWC ThunderBay 4 External Storage Solution
- Storage Visions, Visionary Product Award 2015 for OWC Envoy Pro mini, a SSD thumb drive
- Inc. 5,000 "Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in America" list honoree 2007-2013
- Reseller Ratings Elite Member 2009-2014
- About.com Readers' Choice Award winner for best Mac Peripheral Reseller
- Business Intelligence Group 2013 Green Tech Company of the Year
- American Business Awards "Stevie" Gold (2012) and Silver (2014)
- Better Business Bureau Top Rating of A+ 2010-2014
About OWC
Other World Computing (OWC), founded in 1988, is dedicated to helping Mac and PC enthusiasts do more and reach higher. We believe in sustainability – OWC solutions are genuinely built to last, go the distance, and enable users to maximize the technology investment they have already made. OWC's operation provides leadership in business sustainability, with its headquarters among the first in the world awarded LEED Platinum certification. OWC features an award-winning technical support team and an unparalleled library of step-by-step DIY and informational videos. From the home desktop to the enterprise rack, the corporate backup to secure medical data, the recording studio to the motion picture set, and beyond, there should be no compromise. That is why OWC is here.
