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- The Wokyis Retro Docking Station transforms the M4 Mac mini into a classic Macintosh-styled workstation with a functional 5-inch display and extensive port expansion.
- Macworld reports the dock offers two models priced at $170 and $300, featuring different SSD speeds and multiple connectivity options including USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, and card readers.
- While designed for the M4 Mac mini, the dock supports other Thunderbolt and USB4-enabled Macs and Windows computers, making it a versatile connectivity solution.
If you’re looking for a hub to expand your M4 Mac mini and celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary, the Wokyis Retro Docking Station is your perfect companion. This dock comes in an enclosure designed in the form of the original all-in-one Macintosh, adding a bit of retro flair to your desk.
The dock neatly fits over an M4 Mac mini and has removable bottom panels, so the front and back of the mini remain accessible. The dock offers the following ports:
- 2 front and 2 rear USB-A ports (10Gbps)
- 1 front USB-C (10GBps) and 1 rear USB-C port for connecting to the Mac
- 1 rear HDMI In port
- 1 rear 3.5mm headphone jack
- SD/microSD card reader 4.0
The dock/case also has a 5-inch 1280-by-720 display and a slot for an M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD module (not included). Made of plastic, the dock measures 5.71 by 5.16 by 2.13 inches (145 by 131 by 154 mm), and its front ports are positioned to mimic the original Macintosh’s floppy drive. It’s even got a little rainbow logo, air vents, and a retro aesthetic.
While the dock was designed to fit perfectly over an M4 Mac mini, it can be used with other Macs and Windows computers (you can leave the bottom panels in place in these instances). However, the computer needs to support Thunderbolt 5/4/3 or have a USB4 port.
Wokyis offers two models of its dock. The $170 model has an M.2 SSD slot that supports speeds up to 10Gbps. The $300 model has a faster M.2 SSD slot with support for 80Gbps.
