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Enjoy stunning visuals on larger monitors with built-in Thunderbolt™ ports, or easily connect any monitor to a full-featured Thunderbolt™ dock. (intel.com)
Most modern Mac models come with at least a few USB-C or Thunderbolt 4 ports. (appleinsider.com)
Around the back, the selection of ports starts with three Thunderbolt 4 ports, consisting of one for connecting the dock to the host Mac, and two more for connecting to peripherals or displays. (appleinsider.com)
As far as USB-style ports, the dock sports two Thunderbolt 4 ports (a single upstream and a single downstream port), a pair of USB-A 3.1 ports, two USB-A 2.0 ports, and a single USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 port with support for USB-C PD 3.0. (appleinsider.com)
The CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 4 is an excellent dock that can suit the needs of most Mac users withs its 18 ports, familiar design, and fast data transfer. (appleinsider.com)
On the rear, you'll find even more port options, including four USB-A 3.2 ports, a USB-C port, 2 downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4 port, audio input and output ports, and a 2.5Gb Ethernet port. (appleinsider.com)
Connectivity options include a trio of USB 2.0 ports, one Firewire 800 port, one HDMI port, one 3.5mm Audio port, one gigabit Ethernet port and two Thunderbolt ports. (ubergizmo.com)
Utilizing the latest Thunderbolt 4 chipset, this new addition to the OWC family of docks empowers you to add tremendous connectivity to your workstation, including additional Thunderbolt ports. (macsales.com)
Now you can expand the number of Thunderbolt ports on your Mac and PC with this OWC industry first. (macsales.com)
Upgrade to get the latest in connectivity with not one but two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports for even more flexibility. (dell.com)
Thunderbolt™ 4 dock with the highest number of ports connects multiple 4K displays and Thunderbolt peripherals allowing you to not compromise with your work setup. (dell.com)
By 2010, the first generation of Thunderbolt™ ports combined high-speed video and data transfers onto a single cable and port. (kensington.com)
Thunderbolt consolidates and simplifies high-speed data and video ports (10 Gbps). (belkin.com)
While all Thunderbolt 3 devices use the USB Type-C port, not all Type-C ports contain Thunderbolt 3 technology. (belkin.com)
This means that some USB-C ports may not support the features and capabilities of Thunderbolt 3. (belkin.com)
Now that speedy ports are par for the course on computers, how is Intel going to make Thunderbolt more enticing? (engadget.com)
Aside from capacity, the M4 offers everything that the R4 does as you get hardware RAID 5 and two Thunderbolt 2 ports for daisy-chaining. (anandtech.com)
Like many Thunderbolt devices, the M4 has two Thunderbolt 2 ports for daisy-chaining. (anandtech.com)
The Thunderbolt controller is Intel's DSL5520 with two Thunderbolt 2 ports (i.e. four channels) and it connects to the RAID controller through a PCIe 2.0 x4 interface. (anandtech.com)

The following is an edited excerpt from Glenn Fleishman's book, " Take Control of Untangling Connections ," a guide to USB, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, HDMI, Ethernet, and video connections and troubleshooting, available from Take Control Books . (macworld.com)
close Can I connect a mini DisplayPort to Thunderbolt? (belkin.com)
You can connect a DisplayPort device, such as a monitor, to a Thunderbolt laptop through an adapter or docking station. (belkin.com)
And even whether displayport mac versus thunderbolt macs are different in this respect when running over the various dongles. (anandtech.com)
I would expect a Thunderbolt port running in Displayport mode to be very slightly slower than a real displayport, would be interesting to see if that is the case, and how it compares to a TB port in TB mode, and whether other devices on the chain affect it. (anandtech.com)
Engadget and Gula Digital report that while Sony is planning on implementing Thunderbolt in their upcoming laptops, the company will be using a USB connector rather than a DisplayPort connector. (macrumors.com)
Engadget seems confident in their source, and Gula Digital's sources are independelty saying the same thing: Sony will use the USB interface, not mini DisplayPort for their Thunderbolt implementation. (macrumors.com)
It is believed that it is only due to their objection that Apple and Intel decided to use the mini DisplayPort as the Thunderbolt interface. (macrumors.com)

The Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock received a 5-star review and is likely the best dock we've tested. (appleinsider.com)
Announced on June 28, The Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock offers just about all of the extra connectivity you could want for a Mac or MacBook, including more high-speed storage - and it is our new favorite Thunderbolt dock. (appleinsider.com)
In the case of the Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock, it may be the best offering for most Mac users. (appleinsider.com)
The Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock is quite wide and flat. (appleinsider.com)

Thunderbolt Bridge is a network adapter that enables high-speed file transfers and sharing between two Mac computers using a Thunderbolt cable. (belkin.com)
Having one thunderbolt port on my iMac, I will automatically pass on anything that cannot be daisy chained, as I need the terminating device to be a display port to HDMI adapter. (macrumors.com)

If you want to run two monitors with a Mac, you'll have to use one HDMI port and the Thunderbolt 4 port. (appleinsider.com)

If you're looking for a Thunderbolt 4 dock so that you can add more connectivity to your Mac , we've curated some of the best docking and port-expanding accessories currently on the market. (appleinsider.com)
The aptly named OWC Thunderbolt Dock sets out to add additional port options to machines that lack a variety of wired connectivity. (appleinsider.com)
The Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock's main purpose of existence is to deliver a cleaner, faster and more productive workspace without sacrificing on connectivity when it comes to desktop devices and the Internet. (ubergizmo.com)
Thunderbolt™ 4 is the latest iteration of Intel's connectivity technology that's redefined what is possible with our peripherals. (kensington.com)
With this evolution in connectivity, you'll want to know what Thunderbolt™ 4 is, how it affects your desk setup, and if you can upgrade without worrying about additional adapters. (kensington.com)
At CES 2018, Samsung Electronics just expanded their signature curved display line-up with the new Samsung CJ791 monitor - the first QLED curved monitor to feature Intel's Thunderbolt 3 connectivity! (techarp.com)
Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) today announced upgrades to its award-winning G-Technology product lines, including the addition of Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C connectivity technologies. (techarp.com)

As with all Thunderbolt docks, it gets a little warm in use, so we don't recommend stacking anything on top of it. (appleinsider.com)

Come to think of it -- new iMac with dual thunderbolt out and one of them through a VGA dongle? (anandtech.com)

Intel® Evo™ laptops 4 and Intel vPro® platform-enabled laptops 5 all have at least one Thunderbolt™ 4 port. (intel.com)
Starting with Intel Falcon Ridge Thunderbolt controller there are 4 security levels available. (kernel.org)
Intel is already working on a Thunderbolt successor. (tomshardware.com)
Intel is reportedly working on a new interconnect technology capable of pushing data between computers five times faster than its just-launched Thunderbolt technology. (tomshardware.com)
Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. (lacie.com)
At the time when Intel started working on Thunderbolt™ (called Project Light Peak in 2009 ), consumers didn't have too many options available when it came to high-speed data connections. (kensington.com)
Thunderbolt™ technology, created by Intel®, steps up USB port technology by supporting both high‐speed data and video. (belkin.com)
By working together, Intel and Apple were able to bring to market Thunderbolt, a new, high-speed I/O technology that offers bi-directional, dual-channel, 10Gb per second performance using a single cable. (videoguys.com)
Thunderbolt products require a controller chip, supplied by Intel (www.intel.com), and a small connector. (videoguys.com)
Apple has already included Thunderbolt in its MacBook Pro and iMac products, and Intel is working with component manufacturers to deliver connectors and cables that will be compatible with PC products. (videoguys.com)
Intel plans to share the updated Thunderbolt standard's final name and capabilities sometime in 2023. (engadget.com)
This is unusual since Intel's own pages list Thunderbolt as an Intel trademark. (macrumors.com)

The path forward relies on the latest standards: Thunderbolt 4 and USB4. (macworld.com)
Most importantly, the two standards have effectively converged on a single cable type you can purchase and use almost universally with Thunderbolt 3 or 4, and USB 3.1, 3.2, and USB4 via USB-C. (macworld.com)
USB4 (see, no space) only allows for USB-C connectors and is an implementation of… Thunderbolt 3 ! (macworld.com)
USB4 is the public specification based on Thunderbolt 3 protocol with some differences at the register level among other things. (kernel.org)
Typically PCs come with a firmware connection manager for Thunderbolt 3 and early USB4 capable systems. (kernel.org)
Universal compatibility is one of the cornerstones that Thunderbolt™ 3, USB-C, and subsequently Thunderbolt™ 4 and USB4 are trying to solve. (kensington.com)

The Thunderbolt connects directly to a Firewire or USB port. (r-tt.com)

Thunderbolt is a PCIe technology and hence, the source of the issue. (zdnet.com)
Based on what we have talked with manufacturers, there is some difference in performance between Thunderbolt in Windows and OS X. A part of that comes from the fact that in PCs, the Thunderbolt controller is connected to the PCIe lanes from the PCH, whereas in Macs they come directly from the CPU. (anandtech.com)

Many' of USB 4's new features are optional where they're required with the new Thunderbolt, Intel's Jason Ziller says. (engadget.com)

Thunderbolt™ technology is more than a USB-C connector. (intel.com)
Although it uses the same oval shape connector as USB-C, Thunderbolt™ technology certification mandates higher minimum performance and capabilities for cables, PCs, and accessories. (intel.com)
USB-C is the connector type that has its own set of specifications, but Thunderbolt™ increases the capabilities of the port. (kensington.com)
A Thunderbolt cable has a reversible connector offering high-speed data transfer. (belkin.com)
The Thunderbolt port uses the USB-C connector to connect a wide variety of peripheral devices to your computer. (belkin.com)

Thunderbolt™ 5 technology delivers up to 80 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth-2x vs. the previous generation-with fast device charging up to 240W 2 and dual 8K monitor support 3 to enhance all your PC experiences. (intel.com)
When detecting a high volume of video traffic, Thunderbolt™ 5 technology uses its Bandwidth Boost capability to deliver up to 120 Gbps for an unparalleled display experience. (intel.com)
Thunderbolt 2 increases data and video speed (20 Gbps). (belkin.com)
Thunderbolt 3 brings Thunderbolt and USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) to USB-C (40 Gbps). (belkin.com)
It supports high transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps and can receive data 8x faster, doubling the bandwidth of the previous standard Thunderbolt 2 at 20Gbps. (belkin.com)

A Thunderbolt™ eGFX device gives your laptop additional graphics performance for use cases, including 3D gaming, professional apps, and VR. (intel.com)

It connects Thunderbolt devices, all HD and 4K displays, and billions of USB devices using one compact, reversible plug-transferring 4x the data and 2x the video bandwidth of any other cable. (belkin.com)
The Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable (0.8m) connects a Mac that has a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port to a device that has a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port. (apple.com)
This cable also connects to Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C devices for charging your Mac laptop computer or other device. (apple.com)

Connect multiple devices via a Thunderbolt™ dock or hub while charging your laptop with just one flippable, reversible cable. (intel.com)
That's where a Thunderbolt 4 dock or hub comes in. (appleinsider.com)

No. No Thunderbolt on 2018 MacBook. (macrumors.com)

Verizon Wireless this week releases the long-awaited Android-powered Thunderbolt smartphone from HTC. (cio.com)
U.S. wireless carrier Verizon today confirmed that its much anticipated Android smartphone, the HTC Thunderbolt, which was announced back in January at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), will be released this week, on March 17, for $249.99 with a new service contract. (cio.com)
To help ease that burden, I've broken down the facts and features that set the new Google Android 2.2 HTC Thunderbolt apart from the competition. (cio.com)

Browsing the Web is certainly a key feature of any smartphone, so we also conducted some formal speed tests to see how well the HTC Thunderbolt compares to some of today's hottest smartphones. (hothardware.com)

Thunderbolt™ products are designed for compatibility with prior, current, and future devices and USB 3 and USB 4 products. (intel.com)
Thunderbolt™ 4 technology has a broad installed base across Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS devices. (intel.com)
As Thunderbolt exists with USB, the new tech should exist side-by-side with Thunderbolt in some devices. (tomshardware.com)
For example, about a month ago, an Apple Support Note offered a fix when Thunderbolt devices weren't recognized after an upgrade to Windows 8 . (zdnet.com)
Currently, as far as I know (and I'm easily wrong when it comes to Windows driver details), there's no built-in Thunderbolt support in Windows supporting hot-plugging and daisy-chaining devices. (zdnet.com)
And as a LTE smartphone, the HTC Thunderbolt is a true 4G device&unlike some other new-ish handhelds deemed 4G devices that really aren't, such as the Motorola Atrix 4G/HTC Inspire 4G/etc. (cio.com)
Potential buyers may also want to hold off on the Thunderbolt for at least a month or so, since it is the first LTE device, and it's not unheard of for carriers to experience initial problems with new devices on new-ish networks. (cio.com)
The Verizon Wireless HTC Thunderbolt has mobile hotspot functionality that allows other Wi-Fi compatible devices to connect to Verizon's network via the Thunderbolt. (cio.com)
The Thunderbolt mobile hotspot feature will lets as many as eight separate devices connect to Verizon's network, according to Verizon's website-though HTC's site says only five. (cio.com)
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) wireless standard lets users with DLNA-compatible devices share media over a wireless network, and the HTC Thunderbolt fully supports DLNA. (cio.com)
The success that Thunderbolt™ had with Apple devices quickly made other specifications take note, and since 2015, Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB-C started working together towards a unified standard. (kensington.com)
By joining the USB-IF standard, more devices can now implement both USB-C and Thunderbolt™ technologies together. (kensington.com)
Thunderbolt is a technology designed to move large amounts of data quickly and safely between two compatible devices, such as a laptop and a monitor (to provide high-definition visuals to the monitor), or a camera and a laptop (to download large photo files from the camera). (belkin.com)
Thunderbolt 3 technology uses a USB-C port to connect devices together. (belkin.com)
A Thunderbolt 3 dock is an extension to your laptop through a single cable, and can support multiple peripherals all at the same time, to deliver high-speed data transfers for video, audio, and storage devices. (belkin.com)
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) allows six devices in a chain, so you can use this cable between your Mac and each device in the chain. (apple.com)

Thunderbolt™ technology offers a best-in-class set of capabilities to deliver the simplest, most reliable, and fastest cable solution available for connecting to power and your favorite accessories. (intel.com)

Thunderbolt™ technology provides the fastest port available on a computer. (intel.com)
Belkin's Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 dock is a 12-port dock first announced in February. (appleinsider.com)
The TS4 is our top recommendation for a Thunderbolt 4 dock but, you'll operate at lower speeds if every port is used simultaneously. (appleinsider.com)
On the front of the dock, you'll find a 96W Thunderbolt 4 port, a combination audio jack, a USB-A 2.0 port, and an SD 4.0 card reader. (appleinsider.com)
Harnessing Thunderbolt technology through a USB-C port created in partnership with USB-IF , Thunderbolt 3 is the fastest port available. (belkin.com)
close What is a Thunderbolt / Thunderbolt 3 port? (belkin.com)
The USB-C port is able to handle the large amounts of information pushed through by Thunderbolt at high speeds, without distortion. (belkin.com)
Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C look the same because they share the same port, but they are not the same. (belkin.com)
Thunderbolt 3 is the fastest port on the market today. (belkin.com)
close What is the Thunderbolt port used for? (belkin.com)
Unless it has another thunderbolt port on the other side (hard to tell from the pics), then massive FAIL. (macrumors.com)
Connect a device that has a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port to a device that has a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port. (apple.com)

It supports Thunderbolt 3 data-transfer speeds up to 40Gbps, and USB 3.1 Gen 2 data-transfer speeds up to 10Gbps. (apple.com)

Get the Sonnet Thunderbolt 4 dock for $299.99 on Amazon . (appleinsider.com)

is the Thunderbolt domain the host controller manages. (kernel.org)
There is typically one domain per Thunderbolt host controller. (kernel.org)

The Linux Thunderbolt driver supports both and can detect at runtime which connection manager implementation is to be used. (kernel.org)
At the time, USB-C was the latest implementation of USB and Thunderbolt™ had the opportunity to influence the system design. (kensington.com)
Yeah, that's Sony's Thunderbolt implementation according to a trusted source. (macrumors.com)

In 2015, Thunderbolt™ decided to work together with the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) and join the USB standards going forward. (kensington.com)
While the USB Implementers Forum is improving labeling, you may want Thunderbolt to be sure your gaming rig or creative studio can handle all the monitors you want. (engadget.com)

So, for example, a Thunderbolt user could send music or video to a DLNA-compatible and Wi-Fi-connected television or home stereo system to listen to the content on better-quality speakers or watch it on a larger, HD display. (cio.com)
We absolutely have plans for Thunderbolt," says Pete Schlatter director of business development, professional products for G-Technology, based in Culver City, CA. "G-Tech - being a Mac-focused, content creation-focused company - we certainly see the advantages of having that nice fat pipe from storage to the system, especially on a laptop and for the portable market. (videoguys.com)

This month, Post spoke with a number of manufacturers working in the storage realm that have already committed to delivering Thunderbolt-enabled products. (videoguys.com)

The HTC Thunderbolt is the very first smartphone to run on Verizon Wireless's 4G, LTE network. (cio.com)
That means Thunderbolt owners should see download-speeds of five to twelve Mbps and upload-speeds of two to five Mbps, or more than two to three times the average Verizon 3G speeds, according to the carrier and assuming you live in a Verizon LTE coverage area. (cio.com)
Not only should the Thunderbolt see some of the highest data-transfer speeds available on Verizon today, users will also be able to place voice calls and surf the Web at the same time-a feat not currently possible via Verizon's 3G EV-DO network. (cio.com)
The Verizon HTC Thunderbolt may be a blazing fast device while connected to Verizon's LTE network, but unfortunately for global travelers, it is not a world phone, meaning the device won't work on GSM networks outside the United States. (cio.com)
Verizon is offering the mobile hotspot feature free to those who purchase the Thunderbolt by May 15. (cio.com)
The HTC Thunderbolt is getting closer than ever to an announced released date, and if this new training slide out of Verizon is an indication, we should be set for the late February/early March timeframe we've been talking about. (droid-life.com)
In the Speedtest.net test, the Thunderbolt achieved killer scores while connected to Verizon Wireless' 4G network. (hothardware.com)
The HTC ThunderBolt 4G was originally targeted for mid-February availability, but the device took longer than expected to pass Verizon Wireless certification tests, an HTC executive said. (twice.com)

Apple disables sleep because of a limitation of Apple's Boot Camp Thunderbolt drivers for Windows. (zdnet.com)
So, preventing sleep is a feature (sort of) because if Apple allowed the Mac to sleep with a Thunderbolt drive plugged in, when Windows woke up, it would no longer see the device. (zdnet.com)
Rizzo runs down the other issues with the Thunderbolt, Boot Camp and Windows mix from the Apple Thunderbolt FAQ . (zdnet.com)
The benefits were two-fold, once Apple adopted the first generation, it opened up new possibilities in device designs and since then, Thunderbolt™ and Apple continue to have a mutually beneficial relationship. (kensington.com)
Separately, we've noticed that Apple has applied for the Thunderbolt trademark in the U.S. It was previously noticed that Apple had applied for the Thunderbolt trademark in Canada as well. (macrumors.com)
Is Apple fragmenting Thunderbolt? (macrumors.com)
The Windows drivers are also not as good as the native OS X drivers, which I guess is not a surprise given that Apple has always been the biggest supporter of Thunderbolt. (anandtech.com)

Rather, I want to help you get up to speed on how USB and Thunderbolt work separately and together so you know how you can best use them-and troubleshoot them when incompatibilities arise. (macworld.com)

Thunderbolt provides more bandwidth with faster transferring speeds for large files and data. (belkin.com)

See all the ways Thunderbolt™ technology is the better choice for setting up your ideal desk. (intel.com)
Oh great, all those people who bought all the thunderbolt hardware are going to have to upgrade to this new technology or be left behind. (tomshardware.com)
No one bought into the thunderbolt technology to begin with. (tomshardware.com)
Up to 8x faster than USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3 technology supports the fastest data and most video bandwidth on a single cable. (belkin.com)
USB-C refers only to the shape of connectors and cables, while Thunderbolt 3 is the technology that runs through the connectors and cables. (belkin.com)

CES 2012] Belkin has jumped into the Thunderbolt fray with their Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock at CES 2012, where it will allow Macbook and Ultrabook users to access multiple desktop peripherals in a jiffy using but a solitary cable. (ubergizmo.com)
Thunderbolt is more than a cable. (tomshardware.com)
close What is a Thunderbolt cable? (belkin.com)
Use this cable to connect your Mac to a display that uses Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C for video, such as the LG UltraFine 5K Display or LG UltraFine 4K Display . (apple.com)
Use this cable to connect your Mac to a device that uses Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C for data transfer, such as an external hard drive or dock. (apple.com)

At MacWindows, readers reported problems of Macs failing to sleep when running Windows 7 or 8 while a Thunderbolt device was connected. (zdnet.com)
Windows will "forget" that the Thunderbolt device is there if it goes to sleep. (zdnet.com)
If users want to access a Thunderbolt device in such a case, they must shut down and reboot Boot Camp again. (zdnet.com)
Since wireless coverage should be one of, if not the most important consideration when purchasing a new device, you should make sure you're satisfied with Verizon's network in your area before running out to grab the Thunderbolt. (cio.com)

Dell Thunderbolt ™ Dock - WD22TB4 offers wide compatibility across Dell Commercial laptops. (dell.com)
John Rizzo at MacWindows pointed me to several recent posts about Thunderbolt compatibility with Windows running under Boot Camp. (zdnet.com)

The company has previewed a next-generation Thunderbolt standard that will offer more bandwidth for multi-monitor setups and other 'visually intensive usages. (engadget.com)

Sadly Thunderbolt 2's ten watts of power is not capable of powering the M4, so it is not a fully portable solution like regular external hard drives are. (anandtech.com)

Yet, the LaCie Thunderbolt manages to combine both design and toughness in one compact drive. (r-tt.com)

It is is also compatible with notebooks from other manufacturers which support industry standards for Thunderbolt ™ docking. (dell.com)
However, a look at Apple's Thunderbolt Support FAQ tells a different story: some of the issues are features. (zdnet.com)
The company had previously offered a similar external USB 3.0 SSD , but this new model brings Thunderbolt support. (macrumors.com)

He faces Mura, the five-headed demon (upper right), who soon falls, "like a mountain summit struck by a thunderbolt. (cdc.gov)

The connected Mac can get up to 100W of power through the Thunderbolt connection. (appleinsider.com)
The first full-featured Thunderbolt dock with a built-in power supply. (macsales.com)
Portability is key with the LaCie Thunderbolt -- so key that this drive doesn't need a power source. (r-tt.com)
Eliminating the need for a power source definitely makes the Thunderbolt simpler to carry while traveling. (r-tt.com)

On the top of the fairly standard Thunderbolt dock enclosure construction is the SonnetTech logo, while below are some rubber feet and the door for the SSD. (appleinsider.com)

According to OCZ, the Thunderbolt-equipped SSD should have transfer rates as high as 750MB/s and "improved latency and highly accurate time synchronization" for professional audio/video work. (macrumors.com)
The LaCie Thunderbolt has a 1 TB capacity, so it's more than capable of holding all of your video, audio, and other files. (r-tt.com)

The update, which also adds a raft of new features for Ensemble Thunderbolt interfaces allows for two Ensembles (or one Ensemble Thunderbolt and one Element) to connect simultaneously for double the I/O. For the Ensemble interfaces, it replaces the Maestro 2 control software delivering a vastly updated interface that can sit alongside your DAW. (soundonsound.com)
In addition to being a tough drive, the Thunderbolt also offers some enviable features. (r-tt.com)

I should probably care about the thunderbolt thing more than I do but the only thing I was thinking when reading this was 'Why are we still putting VGA on laptops? (macrumors.com)

But, anyone who's searching for a rugged drive that can also hold a lot of data will enjoy the Thunderbolt. (r-tt.com)

Macs running Windows under Boot Camp may encounter some trouble when it comes to Thunderbolt niceties - in other words, the Mac experience. (zdnet.com)
In order for Windows (booting a Mac) to recognize Thunderbolt, it has to boot up with Thunderbolt already plugged in. (zdnet.com)
This isn't the first issue with Thunderbolt and Windows boot sequences. (zdnet.com)
Unfortunately I do not have a Mac with Thunderbolt, so the results and analysis are limited to a Windows based system. (anandtech.com)

These transfer rates were achieved using AJA System Test when connected to a Mac computer via the Thunderbolt 2 interface. (lacie.com)

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