WOODSTOCK, IL – June 8, 2015 –
Other World Computing (OWC®), a leading
zero emissions Mac and PC technology company, announced today the
OWC USB-C Dock. Available for immediate pre-order, the new OWC USB-C Dock provides a complete connectivity solution for the 2015 Apple MacBook and other computers that utilize USB-C ports.
Available in Silver, Space Gray, and Gold, the OWC USB-C Dock provides eleven ports and enables essential everyday peripheral connectivity. Users will be able to charge devices, connect a display, add external storage, import photos from an SD card, utilize wired Gigabit Ethernet connections, connect their favorite audio accessories, and even power their MacBook, all through a single USB Type-C cable.
The OWC USB-C Dock includes eleven ports for easy connectivity:
- Five fully-powered USB 3.1 Generation 1 ports, including: two high-power USB Type-A ports for fast mobile device charging, two USB Type-A ports, and one USB Type-C port.
- One full-speed Gigabit Ethernet port adds high-speed wired networking support for use when speed and stability are essential.
- One HDMI port provides connectivity for an external display, including support up to 4K resolution.
- One Secure Digital (SD) card reader to easily transfer photos, video or other content from an SD card.
- Two audio ports, including audio in and audio out.
- One USB-C port for connecting to your MacBook or other USB-C-enabled host machine.
Power for your MacBook. And more.
Included with every OWC USB-C Dock is an 80 watt power adapter. This is in contrast to other dock solutions relying on the power adapter that ships with the Apple MacBook, resulting in insufficient and unreliable power for many bus-powered USB peripherals. The included 80 watt adapter shipping with the OWC USB-C Dock is capable of powering not only the new MacBook but also all of the USB peripherals users will directly attach. As an added benefit, users can keep the original Apple MacBook 29 watt power supply in their bag for when they are on the go.
"...puts all other docks to shame."
The OWC USB-C Dock has been developed by the same design team that developed the OWC
Thunderbolt 2 Dock, which has been critically acclaimed by customers and product reviewers. Selected as a Finalist in the
2015 Stevie Awards, a premier business award program, the OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock has a customer rating of 4.9/5.0. Derek Kessler, Managing Editor of
Mobile Nations, stated "OWC's Thunderbolt 2 Dock puts all other docks to shame."
"The OWC USB-C Dock is at the cutting edge of technology and design, giving our customers the absolute most from their new MacBook with eleven high-performance ports and an impressive 80 watts of power," said Larry O'Connor, Founder and CEO, OWC. "USB 3.1 is an exciting new standard of connectivity, and I am very excited that OWC continues to deliver innovative solutions at the forefront of possibility, just like the all-new OWC USB-C Dock."
Availability and Pricing
The OWC USB-C Dock is currently available for pre-order at
www.macsales.com/usbcdock. Delivery of the dock is scheduled for the fall of 2015. The OWC USB-C Dock is priced at $129.00 for a limited time during the pre-order period.
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
About OWC
OWC is the manufacturer and upgrade provider of choice for Apple and PC enthusiasts and has been providing OWC memory upgrades for Apple computers since 1989. For the last decade, OWC has been building SSD upgrades specifically for Apple computers, winning multiple awards while also earning accolades for OWC external and optical drives. OWC memory, SSDs and a growing number of our products are designed, engineered and manufactured in Austin, Texas. Widely recognized for its exemplary customer service, OWC provides extensive US-based technical support for Mac and PC users around the world. As a member of the Apple Developer Program, OWC also produces a catalog of upgrades and accessories, having served the Apple community worldwide since 1988.
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 in 2013 and 2012
- 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
Company Contact:
Jennifer Myers: (815) 502-5640 or jmyers@owcdigital.com
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