CES: OWC Launches Thunderbolt 3-Integrated Products

Other World Computing (OWC) will introduce and demonstrate an entire family of Thunderbolt 3-integrated products at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV.

ThunderBlade V4

Company’s management team and founder/CEO Larry O’Connor will attend CES Unveiled on January 7th, and the products will be displayed in firm’s hospitality suite located in Palazzo Hotel throughout the show.

These products are launched officially on January 8th, and represent over 30 years of experience developing technology solutions for creative professionals. This family of Thunderbolt 3 products provides some of the most extreme examples of Thunderbolt 3 technology.

Products launching at CES include:

ThunderBlade V4

• ThunderBlade V4 – Resilient and silent, the ThunderBlade V4 is a fast external drive. Capable of speeds up to 2,800MB/s read and 2,450MB/s write, it is a solution for digital ingest and other high-tech applications. With the included ruggedized hard shell carrying case and capacities from one up to 8TB, this highly-portable drive is ready to take on location. MSRP from $1,199.99 to $4,999.00.

• Envoy Pro EX Thunderbolt 3 – The bus-powered Envoy Pro EX Thunderbolt 3 mobile drive offers high speeds, ruggedness and the ultra-portability of being able to carry it in a backpack or coat pocket. Speeds of up to 2,600MB/s read and 1,600MB/s write make it a solution for professionals on the move. At about half the size of most drives in this class, the Envoy Pro EX Thunderbolt 3 is a solution for high-speed applications on the go. Available in capacities of 1TB at MSRP $979.99 and 2TB at $1,699.99.

• ThunderBay 4 Thunderbolt 3 – The ThunderBay 4 Thunderbolt 3 speeds up this product line. With speeds up to twice as fast as the original and capacities up to 48TB, this version will continue to provide the performance the pros rely on to create workflows without limitations and meet the demands of the most complex projects. Starting at $699 for 4TB.

• Thunderbolt 3 Dual display adapters – Use the displays that best work for you. Connect two DisplayPort 4K displays @60Hz, or one 5K display @60Hz via the DisplayPort model or two HDMI 4K displays @60Hz via the HDMI model. The Dual DisplayPort Adapter has an MSRP of $79.99, while the Dual HDMI adapter has an MSRP of $99.99.

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• Thunderbolt 3 Dock (Windows and Mac) – With this version of the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock, the company brings its dock to the Windows world, delivering more connectivity, power and charging capability at fast speed. This sleek dock offers 12 ports including dual Thunderbolt 3, five USB 3.1, GbE, S/PDIF, combo audio, Mini DisplayPort, SD Card Slot, and supports laptop charging. MSRP is $299.95.

The company will celebrate its 30-year anniversary in 2018, a milestone that is almost unheard of for a privately-held technology company. Larry O’Connor, founder, started the company while still in school, only four years after the launch of the original Macintosh. He honed his focus when he realized he could help other Mac users make their machines better and faster and last longer by offering processor, storage and memory products so they could do their own upgrades. The firm now employs more than 200 people at locations across North America and continues to develop and manufacture the innovative and transformative products.

About the firm having served the Apple community worldwide since 1988, the company has become the reliable manufacturer and upgrade provider of choice for Apple and PC enthusiasts with its catalog of accessories, storage, and memory upgrades for nearly every Mac made in the past decade. It provides U.S.-based technical support for Mac and PC users around the world and comprehensive step-by-step installation and support videos.