Thunderbolt Archives

Thunderbolt 3 Dual-4K Docking Station – Review

December 4, 2017December 1, 2017 Dock, Review, Thunderbolt 0

Thunderbolt 3 Dual-4K Docking Station StarTech $405 U.S. Direct / $331 U.S. Amazon StarTech Thunderbolt 3 Dual-4K Docking Station is a Windows and Mac

OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock – Review

May 26, 2015March 11, 2025 Audio, Camcorder, Camera, Headphones, Network, OWC, Review 0

Thunderbolt is probably the most interesting technology that came to our Macintoshes in recent years. Since I bought a 15″ MacBook Pro with retina display, I have been following the market for Thunderbolt docks. In the first years, they were slow to come to market. Then, with Thunderbolt 2 released, they removed some ports. OWC has a new accessory that has Thunderbolt 2 connectivity with a FireWire port: the OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock.

Nemos 2014 Hardware Accessory Roundup, Part 2: USB3 to HDMI/DVI Adapter and 15 inch MacBook Pro Vertical Docking Station

October 3, 2014March 9, 2025 Adapter, Audio, Dock, Features, Keyboard, Macbook Pro, Macintosh, Monitor, Mouse, Nemo Memo, OWC, Review 0

This innovative and versatile new video adapter falls into the category of Where have you been all my life, and where were you when I really needed you? In five minutes you can unpack its three component pieces, download the necessary free software, and be viewing your Mac’s content on an external display that has either an HDMI or DVI interface.

My Passport Pro – Review

April 24, 2014March 8, 2025 Hard Drive, RAID, Review 0

My Passport Pro 2TB portable hard drive is built specifically for the Mac as it utilizes Apple’s Thunderbolt technology. It is also powered by Thunderbolt so no external power source is required. The hot, new feature is that it contains two identical drives that are user configurable. For example, you can use one of the drives for Time Machine and the other for your back-ups.

StarTech Thunderbolt Docking Station versus Akitio Thunder Dock: And The Winner Is? – Nemo Memo

April 3, 2014March 8, 2025 Adapter, Dock, Features, Hard Drive, Macbook Pro, RAID, Review 3

Your life just changed for the better. You purchased and put into service one of these newest-generation of hardware docks that are compatible with the Thunderbolt ports on your recent MacBook Pro. It’s time to party as if SCSI, FireWire, and USB docks are ancient history, which they are, thanks to StarTech and Akitio.

Backup Plus Desktop Drive for Macintosh – Review

October 10, 2013March 7, 2025 Adapter, Dock, Features, Hard Drive, Macintosh, Review 1

Seagate’s semi-modular external drives are versatile gems of design and engineering. With only a few companies now manufacturing good-quality consumer backup drives, the latest lineup of Backup Plus Desktop Drive for Macintosh models offers reliability, excellent value for money, and a secret hidden feature in the removable bottom power and interface port base unit.

Matrox DS1 Thunderbolt Docking Station – Review

April 1, 2013February 23, 2025 Dock, Macbook Air, Macbook Pro, Review 0

DS1 Thunderbolt Docking Station Company: Matrox Price: Â£195/$249 After what seems like an interminable delay since the introduction of the high-speed Thunderbolt interface to

Drobo 5D – Review

December 12, 2012March 6, 2025 Hard Drive, Review 1

With Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 technology making their way into the market, many new products were recently announced supporting those technologies. Drobo made the announcement of two new products this summer that incorporate both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt: the Drobo mini and the Drobo 5D. In this review, I will cover the latter.

Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt Adapters
First Look – Nemo Memo

May 11, 2012February 9, 2025 Adapter, Dock, Features, Hard Drive, Macintosh, Nemo Memo, Review 1

Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt Adapters – First Look – Nemo Memo Internet prices: $100 and $190 (approximately) It’s not easy to test these innovative new

To USB 3, or Not to USB 3. That is the question.
Part 3

January 24, 2012March 3, 2025 Features 0

Back in September, I decided to see if USB 3 was worth my time and money. I installed a USB 3 PCI card (CalDigit SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card – $79.00 USD) in my Mac Pro and set out to take a look at drives that offered USB 3 as an interface option.

Jason Hiner
TechFan #23

March 11, 2011March 1, 2025 MyMac Podcast, TechFan 2

Jason Hiner of CBS Interactive and the Editor in Chief of the TechRepublic joins Tim and David! Topics include Intel’s move from USB 3 to LightPeak (Thunderbolt), Wireless USB, Tablets, the MyMac Podcast Network, and the future of how we will get our content.

Thunder Cohen
TechFan #21

February 25, 2011March 1, 2025 MyMac Podcast, TechFan 0

David drinks way too much caffeine and runs away with the show. Happy to be lazy, Tim sits back and simply directs traffic. Topics include: XOOM, GameLoft and Tim inserting foot in mouth, Lion Server, and Thunderbolt!