First Thunderbolt 2 dock on market to support dual-display output

The Thunderbolt 2 Dual Video Docking Station offers higher level of productivity for users who need multiple high-resolution monitors, and expanded device connectivity. With a variety of ports, including digital optical audio and eSATA, users can connect up to 12 devices. For the ultimate Thunderbolt workstation, you can connect two DisplayPort monitors or a single 4K Ultra HD monitor.

“Thunderbolt users have been looking for a dual video support using mainstream displays and we have answered that call. With this docking station, users no longer require a Thunderbolt display to add dual video to their laptop,” said Carey Cline, Senior Product Manager at StarTech.com.

This Thunderbolt 2 dock is great for users who work with highly detailed graphics, such as animators, web-designers and engineers. It can also benefit high-end audio environments, such as recording studios, due to 5.1 S/PDIF digital optical audio output and line input.

It uses the full 20Gbps Thunderbolt 2 bandwidth, for connection between the host laptop and the dock and has dual DisplayPort video output, for two external monitors. Supports a single 4K (3840 x 2160p) display, including one 4K display when using a Thunderbolt monitor and a DisplayPort monitor.

S/PDIF 5.1 digital optical audio output for both MacBook and laptop users, plus microphone input is also featured and also has a eSATA port for fast, external data storage.

Always-on USB data and charging port compliant with Battery Charging Specification 1.2 for fast charging mobile devices, with or without a laptop connected to the dock and it also has a three USB 3.0 ports for connecting additional USB devices.

The Thunderbolt 2 Dual Video Docking Station will be available at Insight, Misco, Amazon.co.uk and Dabs and is also distributed by Enta, Ingram Micro and Exertis.