Plugable unveiled the 'Thunderbolt 4 Quad Docking Station (TBT4-UDZ)' at CES 2023. The docking station is intended to offer the full capabilities of a Thunderbolt 4 port in one single hub. The interface options on the port accommodate all of a workers potential needs, including USB-C power delivery, 2.5 gigabit ethernet, seven USB ports of varying speeds, a 3.5mm audio jack, four display outputs, a micro SD and SD card slot, and a dedicated power button.
This dock allows users to charge a connected device with 100W power delivery while simultaneously supporting up to four 4K 60Hz displays, making this dock a travelling workstation powerhouse. The TBT4-UDZ is available for preorder now via Amazon at an MSRP of $299. The dock will release and ship on January 17th.
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Plugable Unveiled its Thunderbolt 4 Quad Docking Station, The 'TBT4-UDZ'
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