Tag: Other World Computing

OWC (Other World Computing) has launched its new generation OWC Express 4M2 quad-slot NVMe M.2 SSD enclosure. Besides boasting data transfer speeds up to 3200MB/s, this enclosure fully supports USB4, Thunderbolt, and USB-C ports, enhances compatibility between Mac and PC platforms, and upgrades heat dissipation and quiet operation for high-performance applications. OWC states that the new Express 4M2 is primarily designed for creators with intensive needs such as video editing, 8K editing, RAW material processing, or large-scale photo organization. The device supports four M.2 NVMe SSDs (2230, 2242, and 2280 sizes) and can be configured with RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, and 1+0 modes to provide flexible options for maximum performance or data redundancy backup. The casing is made of aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, enhancing durability and featuring a smart temperature-controlled fan system. This system operates almost silently under low loads, improving focus during creative processes and preventing overheating of external devices that could slow down processing performance. OWC states that this temperature control system only activates when necessary, maintaining stable high-speed transmission while ensuring a quiet experience. Regarding software support, OWC also offers an advanced version with SoftRAID, compatible with macOS Disk Utilities and Windows Storage, supporting complex RAID array creation, real-time monitoring of hard drive health, and anomaly alerts, thereby enhancing data security management capabilities. For DIY enthusiasts and business users, the new Express 4M2 standard comes with a 40Gb/s USB-C cable and offers a 2-year limited warranty (3-year warranty for the SoftRAID version). Users can choose whether to include RAID software based on their needs. Regarding product pricing, the OWC Express 4M2 standard edition will be sold for NT$7920, while the OWC Express 4M2 with a three-year SoftRAID license will have a suggested retail price of NT$12540. It is expected to be available for sale on the OWC Taiwan flagship store (owc.tw) starting from the end of June this year.

OWC (Other World Computing) unveiled its new Thunderbolt 5 Dock at Computex 2025, and also showcased several products utilizing Thunderbolt 5 connectivity technology. ▲OWC showcased its Thunderbolt 5 Dock with a full range of ports at Computex 2025. The Thunderbolt 5 Dock is designed for the needs of thin and light laptops and Mac minis, which have relatively limited ports, and supports faster data transfer and a full range of ports. It features four Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports, two USB-A 10Gb/s ports, one USB-A 5Gb/s port, a 2.5GbE Ethernet port (supporting MDM), a micro SD card slot, and an SD UHS-II slot. It also includes a 3.5mm audio jack. Furthermore, by supporting Thunderbolt 5 ports, the Thunderbolt 5 Dock can support bidirectional data transfer speeds of up to 80Gb/s, or provide data transfer speeds of up to 120Gb/s in an asymmetric manner. When used with Macs, it can connect up to three 8K resolution displays or two 6K resolution displays. ▲The front features one Thunderbolt-enabled...

At IBC2024, OWC (Other World Computing) announced the launch of its Thunderbolt 5-compliant SSD, "Envoy Ultra," along with Thunderbolt 5 cables and the new NAS device, "Jellyfish Studio." The "Envoy Ultra" offers data transfer speeds of up to 6000MB/s, twice the speed of Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4. It is backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB 4 ports and can be used with PCs, Macs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks, and Surface devices. It features a waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof design, as well as fanless operation and an aluminum casing for heat dissipation. The "Envoy Ultra" will be available in 2TB and 4TB capacities, priced at NT$13200 and NT$19800 respectively, and is expected to be available for purchase in late October. OWC's concurrently launched Thunderbolt 5 cable offers bidirectional data transfer speeds of 80Gb/s and unidirectional data transfer speeds of up to 120Gb/s. It is also compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB-C connectors, and is available in 0.3-meter, 0.8-meter, and 1-meter lengths, priced at NT$759, NT$924, and NT$1320 respectively. The new NAS device, "Jellyfish Studio," offers read and write speeds of up to 3500MB/s, supports up to eight SATA hard drives or SSDs, and supports storage capacities from 16TB to 160TB (SSDs are limited to a maximum of 120TB). It features 128GB of built-in DDR4 memory to accelerate data transfer speeds. However, after deducting the space occupied by the NAS operating system and RAID configuration, the actual usable storage capacity is a maximum of 96TB when using hard drives and 80TB when using SSDs. The operating system is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, and it also supports mainstream video editing software for Windows and Mac environments. It integrates a DaVinci Resolve compatible database system to accelerate video editing workflows. "Jellyfish Studio" can be ordered through OWC's online customization service or with the assistance of official customer service personnel; the price varies depending on the customized specifications. Sizes range from ATX desktop to server-compatible, and storage capacity can be expanded to 300TB, of which approximately 240TB can be used for data storage.