For this week’s delivery, we’ve teamed up with CalDigit to offer it MacRumors opportunity for readers to earn SOHO USB-C Dock that is compatible with Apple Macs and iPads USB-C. SOHO stands for Small Office Home Dock, and is a perfect companion for those who work from home who need access to more ports than Apple devices provide.
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Priced at $ 100, the bus-powered SOHO Dock offers Gen 2 USB-C transfer speeds of up to 10Gb / s, which is twice as fast as traditional USB-C docks limited to USB-C Gen 1, and allows for more additional features.
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The SOHO Dock can connect to a 60Hz 4K display, and on devices that support DisplayPort 1.4, up to two 60Hz 4K monitors can be connected in dual mirror mode on macOS. On the iPad Air and iPad Pro, one 4K monitor can be connected. Standard USB-C hubs are limited to a single 4K monitor at 30Hz when used with a Mac.
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It has an HDMI 2.0b port and a DisplayPort 1.4 port for connecting displays, in addition it is equipped with gold plated dual SD card readers that support UHS-II speeds. There is a USB-C port for connecting to a computer, a 10Gb / s full-speed USB-C data port, a 10Gb / s USB-A port, and a USB-C port for power delivery.
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Passthrough is supported, and the SOHO Dock can charge a MacBook at up to 90W, which is enough power for all Apple devices. Charges vary depending on the wattage of the USB-C charger and the number of USB devices connected to the SOHO Dock. The Passthrough charge works for laptops, and is also compatible with iPad Pro, Windows tablets, and USB-C smartphones.
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The SOHO Dock is made from high-grade aluminum that allows heat dissipation, and CalDigit claims that it uses high-quality components to ensure thermal integrity and machine longevity. CalDigit equips the dock with an accessible cable to allow flexibility if all customers need a longer cable.
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The SOHO Dock works with the 12-inch MacBook, Thunderbolt 3 Mac which includes the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac mini, and Mac Pro, moreover it is compatible to the M1 Macs and Windows PCs with USB-C Gen 1, USB-C Gen 2, Thunderbolt 3, and Thunderbolt 4.
We have 10 of our SOHO Docks to offer MacRumors readers. To enter to win our giveaway, use the Gleam.io widget below and enter your email address. Email addresses will be used solely for communication purposes to reach the winners and send out the prizes. You can earn extra entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us Twitter, follow us on Instagram, or visit the MacRumors Facebook page.
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The competition runs from today (January 8) at 11:00 am Pacific Time through 11:00 am Pacific Time on January 15. Winners will be randomly selected on January 15 and you will be notified by email. . Winners will have 48 hours to provide a response and shipping address before new winners are selected.