Other World Computing - Thunderbolt 3, 14-Port Dock

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's Thunderbolt 3, 14-Port Dock

OWC Thunderbolt 3,14-Port Dock
https://www.owcdigital.com/products/thunderbolt-3-dock-14-port
MSRP $299
Available at MacSales.com: https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB3DK14PSG
Also available at Amazon, and at other fine retailers: https://www.owcdigital.com/reseller/resellers#reseller

The OWC Thunderbolt 3, 14-Port Dock is the last in a long line of OWC products to make your world more connected. The days of only working at your desk are gone; we're always on the move bouncing between our desks, meetings, and couches, often in a hurry. With a single connection to your notebook computer, the OWC Thunderbolt 3, 14-Port Dock makes coming back to your desk to work and leaving your desk to run to a meeting, a much quicker endeavor.

Through a single cable, the OWC Thunderbolt 3, 14-Port Dock brings an unprecedented combination of ports, convenience and power to your Thunderbolt 3 equipped Windows PC or Mac.

The most up-to-date and versatile dock on the market takes connectivity to a whole new level with 14 ports, a potent 85-watts of charging power plus a dedicated 10 Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port. This new dock keeps the Thunderbolt 3 port available for other Thunderbolt 3 devices such as hard drives or monitors.

Our engineers evaluated thousands of possibilities in discovering the optimal port configuration for nearly any environment. With its 14 ports of connectivity thoughtfully placed, the OWC Thunderbolt 3, 14-Port Dock delivers convenience while keeping desktops clutter–free. The docking station's front is designed for the easy connection of your portable devices, headphones and media cards, while the rear features a multitude of ports for your static devices, so cables stay out of sight.

Leave your power adapters in your bag! OWC Thunderbolt 3, 14-Port Dock provides 85 watts of power to your computer via the Thunderbolt 3 connection and has multiple, high-power USB ports to charge your mobile devices. The days of searching for your power adapter are officially over.

USB connections that matter

The OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock moves you into the future without leaving the past behind by including two USB Type-C (10Gb/s) ports, as well as five USB Type-A (5Gb/s), with one of each located conveniently on the front. Whether connecting your printers, storage and keyboards via Type-A or the latest mobile devices and portable SSDs via Type-C, the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock has room for all of your gear.

Wired for speed, security

The Gigabit Ethernet port brings access to high-speed, reliable and secure wired networks back to your notebook, giving you the fast data transfers and peace of mind that only come with a hardwired connection. Gigabit Ethernet provides a fast 1000Mb/s connection vs. slower 600Mb/s 802.11n or 48Mb/s 802.11g wireless standards. And for those in need of an even faster connection can utilize the https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB3ADP10GBE/">OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter for an up to 10X performance increase over the Gigabit Ethernet.

Thoughtful design – inside and out

Carefully chosen ports and functionality bring a new world of possibilities to your desktop, but we've also worked to ensure the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock is built to last. A seamless design wrapped in a single piece of aluminum brings a rugged exterior to endure your day-to-day, while maintaining a stylish design that complements any workspace.

Front-facing ports:
(1) USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port
(1) USB-A (USB 3.1 Gen 1) port
(1) SD card reader slot
(1) microSD card reader slot
(1) Combo in/out audio jack

Rear-facing ports:
(2) Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
(1) Mini DisplayPort 1.2
(4) USB-A (USB 3.1 Gen 1) ports
(1) Gigabit Ethernet
(1) S/PDIF digital audio output jack

In bullet-list form, briefly summarize up to ten (10) of the chief features and benefits of the nominated product or service:

-Thunderbolt certified for Windows and Mac
-Easily connect all of your peripherals (Thunderbolt 3 cable included)
-Jacks for headphone, mics, speakers and other audio gear
-85W of notebook charging power
-Connect two 4K displays or one 5K display
-Dual Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
-(5) USB-A (USB 3.1 Gen 1) ports; (1) USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2) port
-Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed wired networks; connect up to 5 additional Thunderbolt devices
-Charge your computer and all of your mobile devices simultaneously
-Front SD and microSD slots for fast media imports
-Front SD and microSD slots for fast media imports
-Front SD and microSD slots for fast media imports
-Front SD and microSD slots for fast media imports