Other World Computing - Best New Computer Hardware
Company: Other World Computing
Company Description: OWC is a US-based manufacturer of storage and expansion products for creative professionals. From production-grade SSDs and external hard drives to expansion products and enterprise storage, OWC delivers workflow solutions perfectly tailored for any project. With campuses in Illinois, Texas and Nevada, OWC is committed to constant innovation, exemplary customer service, and American design.
Nomination Category: New Product & Service Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Hardware - Computer
Nomination Title: Other World Computing Thunderbolt Hub
Product page:
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-thunderbolt-hub
Product image 1:
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Product Image 2:
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The OWC’s Thunderbolt hub solutiongives you the additional Thunderbolt ports you’ve always wanted.Connect more, display more, and charge more with this new Thunderbolt 4 solution.
The OWC Thunderbolt Hub expands the number of Thunderbolt ports available on a Thunderbolt 4 PC.Through a single Thunderbolt 4 port, you canconnectand chargeany device with a USB-C or USB-A connectorwiththis compacthub.Dual 4K displays ora single5K/6K/8K display,high-performance storage--includingNVMesolutions,A/V mixers,phone or tablet, even desktop accessories like a keyboard or mouseare all fair game.Accessorieswithpast, present, or future USBorThunderbolt interfaces…allconnectto the OWC ThunderboltHub.
OWC Thunderbolt Hub Highlights:
• For the first time ever, add more fullspeed, fullyfunctional Thunderbolt ports to your computer
• Same device compatibility and performance, whether plugged into thehub or directly into your machine
• Connectstorage, two 4K displays or one 5K/6K/8K display, multipleaccessories you name it, you can use it
•New multi-port accessory architecture reinvents the daisy chain and allows more bus powered devices
•Adjustable LED: Customizeillumination for youruniquework setting
• Kensington NanoSecuritySlot™for anti-theft cabling
•OWCClingOnTMready: cable stabilizerpreventswork session interruption and data loss
•Independently tested and Intel Thunderbolt-certified for Windows
Daisy chains can be complex.In the past, removing any device besides the last one in a daisy chain caused a disruption that rendered all devices unusable until the chain was re-established.OWC’s ThunderboltHubletsyou create a separate multi-port accessory architecture consisting of three “tree branch” chains, so you can remove devices from one chain without affecting or disconnecting the others. Now you can connect multiple portable SSDs directly to the OWC ThunderboltHub to experience the fastest speed your storage device can deliver.
Pricing & Availability
OWC Thunderbolt Hubis available for pre-order through MacSales.com for $149.00
Brand new product
Debuted October 1, 2020
Debut press release: https://www.owcdigital.com/company/press-releases/owc-launches-new-hub-for-thunderbolt-4-pcs
Market performance: First of its kind
Critical Reception: Positive reviews from media and users
Customer Satisfaction: Positive
Sales met or exceeded expectation? Exceeded.
Sold out of initial production runs? Sold out first production; would have sold more if there wasn’t a global Integrated Circuit shortage.
Thunderbolt Hub: Reviews and Media Coverage
Apple Insider:
https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/10/01/new-owc-thunderbolt-hub-expands-thunderbolt-4-connectivity
Slash Gear:
https://www.slashgear.com/owcs-new-thunderbolt-4-hub-packs-three-ports-and-unique-design-01640811/
iMore:
https://www.imore.com/owc-thunderbolt-hub-offers-three-thunderbolt-4-ports-and-usb-port-single-cable
Tech Radar:
https://www.techradar.com/reviews/owc-thunderbolt-hub-review