New Sonnet Echo 5 hub has three downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB-A

By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) Sonnet’s new Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 hub provides not just more downstream Thunderbolt ports to modern Macs, but also a fast USB-A port for older peripherals.The Echo 5 hub features four Thunderbolt 4 ports, with one connecting to the host computer. The rear of the device has three Thunderbolt 4 ports, and the power socket. The front features one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A port capable of speeds up to 10 gigabits per second while providing 7.5 watts of power, and one Thunderbolt 3 port that connects to the host.Sonnet’s hub delivers up to 85 watts of charging power to the host device, and is compatible with all computers with Thunderbolt 4 ports. This includes all of the Apple Silicon Macs, all Mac computers with Thunderbolt 3 ports running macOS Big Sur or macOS Monterey, and iPad Pro models with a Thunderbolt port. …

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Best deals Dec. 14: $1,049 512GB M1 MacBook Air, $280 Anker mini projector, more!

By news@appleinsider.com (AppleInsider Staff) Accompanying $200 off an upgraded M1 MacBook Air configuration, Tuesday’s best deals include discounts on Anker chargers, $100 for the Elgato Key Light Air, and $600 off a Sony 75-inch 4K Smart TV.Best deals for December 14The internet has a plethora of deals each day, but many deals aren’t worth pursuing. In an effort to help you sift through the chaos, we’ve hand-curated some of the best deals we could find on Apple products, tech accessories, and other items for the AppleInsider audience. …

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