Consumer Tech These New Laptop Docks Support Two 4K Displays And Work With Apple’s Latest MacBooks Mark Sparrow Senior Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and photography Following New! Follow this author to stay notified about their latest stories. Got it! Oct 3, 2022, 06:21am EDT | New! Click on the conversation bubble to join the conversation Got it! Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The two new docks from ALOGIC are available in HDMI and DisplayPort flavors.
The docks can support . . .
[+] two 4K monitors with refresh rates of 60Hz. ALOGIC Expanding the ports and connectivity of a modern laptop is an excellent way of adding extra displays and peripherals with minimal fuss. ALOGIC has just announced two new universal docking stations designed for Macs, PCs and even Chromebooks.
The new docks will be available in Display Port and HDMI flavors and are an ideal way of extending the versatility of Ultrabooks, Chromebooks or Apple MacBooks. The docks offer a choice of twin DisplayPort or HDMI ports, enabling the connection of two external 4K (3,840×2,160) displays with a refresh rate of 60Hz. Thanks to DisplayLink technology, the docks can connect to USB-C or USB-A ports on a laptop.
Both models are compatible with Windows, Chromebooks and Apple Mac laptops, including Apple’s latest MacBooks powered by the company’s M1/M2 silicon. The new ALOGIC CD2 and CH2 docks are available in HDMI and DisplayPort variations, plus they have a . .
. [+] USB A and USB-C ports. The docks can handle 100W pass-through power.
ALOGIC In addition to the two video outputs, the CD2 and CH2 docks also have a USB A and a USB C data port with a 10Gb/s transfer rate. The USB-C power input port can handle 100W of pass-through power. There’s also an SD 4.
0/UHS-II card reader and Gigabit Ethernet port, but no 3. 5mm audio jack for headsets and headphones, so if that’s something you need, you will have to look elsewhere. MORE FOR YOU Google Issues Warning For 2 Billion Chrome Users Forget The MacBook Pro, Apple Has Bigger Plans Google Discounts Pixel 6, Nest & Pixel Buds In Limited-Time Sale Event The square format of the new ALOGIC docks is compact enough to slip into a work bag.
A few more USB ports would have been welcome because you can never have too many ports for connecting all those external drives, keyboards and mice. Pricing & Availability: The ALOGIC CD2 and CH2 Laptop Docking Stations are available globally from today and cost $199. 99, £160 and €192.
More info: www. alogic. co Tech Specs: Power: 100W passthrough Display: 2 x DisplayPort or HDMI outputs with 4K @ 60Hz.
Compatibility: Windows, macOS, ChromeOS. Ethernet: Gigabit. Card reader: SD 4.
0/UHS-II. Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 26mm (L X W X H) Weight: 320g. Colors: Space Grey and Black.
The CD2 version of the ALOGIC dock has two DiosplayPort outputs and there’s also Gigabit Ethernet . . .
[+] and an SD card reader. ALOGIC Follow me on LinkedIn . Mark Sparrow Editorial Standards Print Reprints & Permissions.
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