Intel plans to share more official details about the upcoming Thunderbolt standard latest this year. Speeds are said to include 80 gigabits per second both ways, in addition to a special mode that allows for 120Gbps speeds up and 40Gbps down when supporting several high-end monitors on a single cable. Intel previewed the Thunderbolt 4.2 standard in October of 2022 which it claims can deliver up to three times the capability of Thunderbolt 4. Though Microsoft has introduced this new accessory, Thunderbolt 4 might also soon be on its way out as the transfer standard. The brand plans to sell the Surface Dock alongside older models, including the Surface Dock 2, which sells for $260, and Microsoft USB-C Travel Hub products to maintain a choice of options for consumers. Surface Enterprise Management Mode (SEMM). These include Firmware Update through Windows Update, Wake on LAN from Modern Standby, and MAC Address Passthrough‎. While Microsoft notes that the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock is a commercial product, it has many IT features, which might still make the Dock appealing to business customers. The Dock should also have general support for other PC laptops and MacBooks however, specifics, such as Ethernet and external display support might depend on the individual specs of devices, Ars Technica notes. The connector port is also easily detachable, so it won’t snag your laptop and cause an accident. Additionally, the Dock connects ideally with Windows 11 and can project from a laptop to two 4K monitors at 60 Hz. Its charging power provides 96 watts when connected to a laptop.

Specifications on the Surface Dock include dimensions of 5.91 by 2.95 by 0.84 inches, with three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, three 5Gbps USB-A ports, a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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