Microsoft gives business users a cheaper option: Surface USB 4 Dock

Microsoft recently announced a new piece of hardware designed for businesses. It is a USB 4 dock priced at $200. It is an alternative to the current $300 Thunderbolt 4 dock. The user will have access to only three ports in the cheaper model, while the more expensive version offers six ports. So, it is certainly a trade-off to get a lower price. While Microsoft made some interesting choices with port availability. Did they go too far? Users with this model will get a rear-facing HDMI. The Thunderbolt 4 dock is a powerhouse with 165W power draw. Its 96W passthrough feature allows it to charge your devices quickly and efficiently. The USB 4 Dock offers 100W through 65W passthrough. It has a gigabit Ethernet port. It lacks a 3. 5mm audio jack and desk mount. So, you can add another 4K 120Hz screen. ThisUSB 4 Dock allows high-speed transfers at up to 40Gb/s. You can display a 4K 60Hz on your screen. The more affordable docking station begins shipping on February 18. It is compatible with older Surface models. Two new Intel-powered Copilot Plus models were launched. They were designed to offer similar benefits to the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 as the Qualcomm Snapdragon variants. Will it be worth the extra cost? The Intel models start at $1, 499 as compared to the $1099 Qualcomm variants. It's planned for release on Feb 18 and will be compatible with Surface models. They feature the most recent Intel Core Ultra 200V chips. What exactly is a neural processing unit? With 48 TOPS of AI performance. They can support up to 32 GB of RAM. The Laptop 7 comes in 13. 8-inch and 15-inch screen sizes. The Pro 11 is only available in a 13-inch LCD or OLED panel. These models boast support for Windows 11 but at a steep price. The Intel models pack a punch. The Laptop 7 is has a 13. 8 inch or 15 inch screen. The Pro 11 screen is only 13 inch LCD or OLED. There are a number of potential trade-offs to consider. Microsoft's new USB 4 Dock may fit the bill. It's certainly good to have options.