{"id":30768,"date":"2017-08-08T18:55:14","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T22:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=30768"},"modified":"2017-08-08T19:04:28","modified_gmt":"2017-08-08T23:04:28","slug":"owc-usb-c-dock-and-why-youll-want-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/owc-usb-c-dock-and-why-youll-want-one\/","title":{"rendered":"OWC USB-C Dock and why you\u2019ll want one"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As laptops get smaller and smaller, manufacturers leave off more and more ports.\u00a0 The computers look more svelte, but you are now required to buy adapters or lose functionality. With this OWC dock and one USB-C connection, you\u2019ll be feeling like you are working on a desktop machine with all the ports you probably need. The dock works equally well with PC\u2019s or Mac\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/146024919\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" frameborder=\"0\" title=\"OWC USB-C Dock Commercial\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>While the <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/item\/OWC\/TCDK10PMDSG\/\">OWC USB-C dock<\/a> is not exactly small, the 7.9\u201dx3.5\u201dx1.1\u201d unit is worth its 1 pound in weight for all its capabilities.\u00a0 You\u2019ll need to power it with the enclosed power brick (another 1.2 pounds); but, if you have a USB-C powered computer like the MacBook, MacBook Pro, Lenovo 910, or current Dell XPS, then you can make up for it by leaving your charger at home.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30779 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.04.51e-900x600.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.04.51e.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.04.51e.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.04.51e.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.04.51e.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.04.51e.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.04.51e.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The unit looks sleek and feels sturdy. It\u2019s available in four colorways: Space Grey, Silver, Gold and Rose Gold. Each is backed by a two-year warranty.<\/p>\n<p>On the front of the dock, you\u2019ll find one each of the most needed ports:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SD Card reader \u2013 that accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC cards up to 2TB in capacity, and UHS-1 compatible up to 70MB\/s.<\/li>\n<li>Combination audio port \u2013 3.5 mm microphone and headphone jack<\/li>\n<li>High power USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port \u2013 which can also recharge your devices up to 1.5 Amp.<\/li>\n<li>Power and function lights \u2013 below the dock, you\u2019ll notice a blue glow if the unit has power and a green glow if there is an active data connection made with the computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30772\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/owc-usb-c-mdp-top-space-gray-1.png?resize=915%2C290\" alt=\"\" width=\"915\" height=\"290\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the back, be prepared to be blown away with all the connections conveniently available here.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Three USB 3.1 Gen1 Standard-A ports \u2013 backward compatible with USB 2.0. One of these is high powered for up to 1.5 A device recharging.<\/li>\n<li>One USB 3.1 Gen1 Type \u2013 C port for devices using type C connectors. This does NOT work for external monitors. (see Mini DisplayPort below for monitors.)<\/li>\n<li>Gigabit Ethernet port \u2013 connect here for local wired connectivity to your network.<\/li>\n<li>One USB 3.1 Gen1 Type \u2013 C port for connectivity with your PC or Mac computer. Works as power and data for compatible computers or as a data-only link for those using the supplied power brick.<\/li>\n<li>Mini DisplayPort \u2013 enables an external monitor using Mini DisplayPort cable (mDP). Works up to 4K@30Hz.<\/li>\n<li>DC In port \u2013 where you connect the external power brick if you can\u2019t pull power through the USB-C cable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30773\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/owc-usb-c-mdp-rear-space-gray-1.png?resize=969%2C298\" alt=\"\" width=\"969\" height=\"298\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In total, the OWC USB-C dock provides up to 80W of power \u2013 60W to your computer and 20 more to your peripherals. \u00a0If you\u2019ve been counting, that\u2019s up to 10 items connected through just one USB-C cable.<\/p>\n<p>With no power switch on the dock, the unit will stay on as long as it is powered up with its power cable. If connected to a computer, and the computer goes to sleep, all connected devices will also power off or enter their sleep state. The two high powered USB ports will continue to charge devices even if the computer goes to sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t curse the lack of ports ever again. Get set up with this dock and you\u2019ll be rocking with multiple external drives, monitors, card reader and LAN connection. It&#8217;s ideal for my photo editing. \u00a0I can plug in my SD card and my XQD cards at the same time and save to any one of three external multiple-TB drives. \u00a0Life just got good with the <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/item\/OWC\/TCDK10PMDSG\/\">OWC USB-C Dock<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30780 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.16.12e-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"OWC USB-C Dock with three hard drives and two media cards\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.16.12e.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.16.12e.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.16.12e.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.16.12e.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.16.12e.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.16.12e.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.16.12e.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Disclosure:\u00a0 OWC provided us with a sample OWC USB-C dock so we could do this review;\u00a0 but, as always, opinions are strictly our own.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As laptops get smaller and smaller, manufacturers leave off more and more ports.\u00a0 The computers look more svelte, but you are now required to buy adapters or lose functionality. With this OWC dock and one USB-C connection, you\u2019ll be feeling like you are working on a desktop machine with all the ports you probably need. 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With this OWC dock and one USB-C connection, you\u2019ll be feeling like you are working on a desktop machine with all the ports you probably need. The dock works equally well with PC\u2019s or Mac\u2019s. While the OWC USB-C dock is not exactly small, the 7.9\u201dx3.5\u201dx1.1\u201d unit is worth its 1 pound in weight for all its capabilities.\u00a0 You\u2019ll need to power it with the enclosed power brick (another 1.2 pounds);&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.16.12e.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.16.12e.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.16.12e.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2017-08-08-18.16.12e.jpg?fit=1280%2C960&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">OWC<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">USB Dock<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">USB-C<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">OWC<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">USB Dock<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">USB-C<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 9 years ago","modified":"Updated 9 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on August 8, 2017","modified":"Updated on August 8, 2017"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on August 8, 2017 6:55 pm","modified":"Updated on August 8, 2017 7:04 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-80g","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":32522,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/the-ultimate-fathers-day-2018-gift-guide-21-gift-ideas-from-15-to-200000\/","url_meta":{"origin":30768,"position":0},"title":"The Ultimate Gift Guide \u2013 21 gift ideas from $15 to $200,000","author":"Doug","date":"May 29, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"Looking for gift ideas?\u00a0 The challenge is to get something they\u2019ll really appreciate, something they\u2019ll really use and possibly, something maybe they've never even seen before.\u00a0 Viola!\u00a0 We\u2019ve got just the list here in our Gift Guide, shown in descending price points. 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