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Thunderbolt 3
Review: CalDigit TS3 Plus is the new king of Thunderbolt docks
CalDigit today unveiled a new version of its well-received Thunderbolt 3 docking station. We put it through its paces, and it's better in almost every way.
Hands-on with LG’s new Thunderbolt 3 UltraFine displays
LG debuted three new Thunderbolt 3 UltraFine monitors last week at CES and we got to go hands-on and check them out.
The three models include an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio monitor, 4K monitors capable of being daisy chained, and a 5K monitor.
New Intel Thunderbolt 3 chips bring DisplayPort 1.4 support for single-cable 8K monitors
Intel is bringing a trio of brand new Thunderbolt 3 controllers for computers, code-named “Titan Ridge,” which offer DisplayPort 1.4 integration and basic USB-C peripheral compatibility.
Elgato announces new Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock
Elgato adds a new product to their Thunderbolt lineup with the Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock. This miniaturized dock gives you access to DisplayPort, HDMI, USB 3, and Gigabit ethernet ports in a compact size.
OWC launches Thunderblade V4, the world’s fastest external drive
Every once in a while you stumble onto a piece of gear that is so crazy powerful you just lust after it, even if its capabilities far exceeds your needs. I myself do it often with cameras, TVs, and cars. However, this time it was a hard drive that caught my eye.
Samsung debuts curved Thunderbolt 3 monitor ahead of CES
Just ahead of CES, Samsung has announced a new Thunderbolt 3 monitor, perfect for the MacBook Pro. Unlike LG's TB3 monitors, these feature a curved display.
LG previews a trio of new monitors, including 5K UltraWide model with Thunderbolt 3
Ahead of CES 2018, LG on Thursday pre-announced a trio of brand new external displays.
Apple is now selling first-party Thunderbolt 3 cable
Following yesterday's launch of iMac Pro, Apple is now selling a branded Thunderbolt 3 cable through its online and retail stores.
LaCie 2Big Thunderbolt 3 Dock is a nearly perfect desktop companion
LaCie, the premium brand of Seagate, makes some fantastic products. I've used their Rugged Drive (the same one you can say many an Apple Store employee toting around) for years. Recently, I've been using their updated 2Big Thunderbolt 3 Dock that not only offers plenty of storage, but a multitude of ports and expansion options as well.
Usually we see Thunderbolt 3 devices belong to one of two categories. The first being storage, the second being docking station. There are very few that fall in the middle of that Venn diagram. The CalDigit AV Pro II belongs there, as well as LaCie's 2Big Thunderbolt 3 Dock.
As per usual, to get the best look at this desktop beast, check out my in-depth video.
Elgato Thunderbolt 3 docking station looks great next to your MacBook Pro [video]
So far, we've taken a look at Thunderbolt 3 docks from CalDigit and OWC. Now we have a solution from Elgato as well. The Elgato offering takes a horizontal orientation, similar to OWC. It offers several ports, in a streamlined and well-designed body.
Review: OWC Thunderbolt 3 docking station
OWC has made a name for itself with high quality accessories and upgrades for your Mac. Their vision of the Thunderbolt 3 docking station is well thought out, making it one of the few to offer an SD card reader, Firewire 800, and a headset jack.