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Thunderbolt 3 dock for mac mini4/13/2023 ![]() ![]() The so-called Quick Start Guide included with the dock provides some basic information, including how to contact technical support, and a link to where to find the full manual online. ![]() The only Mac with USB-C that this dock won’t work with is the discontunued 12-inch MacBook model, which had just USB support and not Thunderbolt 3. However, I’d be sure to place it on a surface that took advantage of its rubber feet on the bottom and not put items on top of it. With two displays plugged in and ethernet running full tilt in testing, the dock did heat up, though it wasn’t uncomfortable to touch. The one exception might be with an HDMI cable that has excessive plastic or rubber molding around its plug, though that’s rare. While compact, the dock separates ports well enough that they are all usable likely without special cables. ![]() With a metal case and 7-inch integral USB-C “tail”, it works well with both desktop and laptop Macs. The size, shape, and construction of the dock is top notch. OWC Two HDMI 2.0 ports, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and a gigabit ethernet connector. The USB 2.0 port has just 0.5A (2.5W) available, which is fine for its intent. Check your drive’s specs before attaching. It’s worth nothing the 3.0 port supplies only up to 0.9 amps (4.5 watts at 5 volts), which is enough to charge iPhones and other devices, but may not be enough power for some bus-powered external drives. ![]()
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