Plugable launches Thunderbolt 4 dock and cables to help convert your laptop into a desktop
Plugable’s new dock and cables are here to convert laptops into desktop setups.
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What you need to know
Plugable announced three new products today; the TBT4-HUB3C Thunderbolt 4 hub and the TBT4-40G2M and TBT4-40G1M Thunderbolt 4 certified cables. The Thunderbolt 4 Hub delivers transfer speeds of 40 Gb/s and up to 60W Power Delivery. The cables support up to two 4K displays, data transfer speeds up to 40 Gb/s, and 100W Power Delivery. The TBT4-HUB3C ($189), TBT4-40G1M ($34), and TBT-40G2M ($59) are all available starting today.
The new dock and cables from Plugable work with several of thebest computer monitorsto convert your laptop into a full desktop setup.
The TBT4-HUB3C looks to compete with thebest Thunderbolt 4 dockson the market. It’s built to transform a single USB-C port from a laptop into three equally functioning ports for data, display, and charging features. For example, if your device supports two extra displays, the hub will also support two extra displays. The Thunderbolt 4 hub can daisy chain up to six devices and supports up to 60W Power Delivery.
The TBT4-40G1M is a one-meter cable, while the TBT4-40G2M is a two-meter cable. Both cables support dual 4K displays, data transfer speeds up to 40 Gb/s, and 100W Power Delivery. Since they’re Thunderbolt 4 certified, they are backward compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB-C.
Many modern devices support Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, including the newSurface Pro 8. Plugable’s dock allows devices to expand their connectivity or to convert into a desktop setup.
This Thunderbolt 4 docking station supports data transfer speeds of up to 40 Gb/s and 60W Power Delivery.
These Thunderbolt 4 cables support data transfer speeds of up to 40 Gb/s and 100W Power Delivery.
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