News Summary:
On April 1, 2026, Sonnet announced two professional Thunderbolt 5 docking stations, which include three Thunderbolt 5 ports, a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port, nine 10Gbps USB ports, high-resolution audio ports, and two video outputs, providing 140 watts of charging power for Mac, Windows, and Chromebook computers. Earlier in February 2026, the company revealed its plans to debut a Thunderbolt 5 line-up at the 2026 NAB Show, showcasing new docking stations, PCIe card expansion systems, and rackmount solutions designed for professional workflows. Previously, on December 22, 2025, Sonnet's "xMac mini (2024+) Enclosure System," a 2U rackmount system compatible with Mac mini 2024+ models, arrived at Akihabara. This system offers PCIe card expansion and is available in configurations including the base system, an Echo III expansion module, and an Echo II DV expansion module, with prices for the system alone starting at ¥128,000.