OWC DEC Attaches to the Bottom of the MacBook Pro, Adds USB 3, SD Card Slot, Ethernet, Additional Storage

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Posted January 4, 2017 at 4:42pm by iClarified

OWC has unveiled DEC, a new expansion solution designed specifically for the 2016 Apple MacBook Pro.

The OWC DEC attaches completely flush to the bottom of the 2016 MacBook Pro, providing additional flash storage and connectivity. When installed, the OWC DEC and MacBook Pro will be as thin as a 2012 MacBook Pro.

OWC DEC Attaches to the Bottom of the MacBook Pro, Adds USB 3, SD Card Slot, Ethernet, Additional Storage

Features Include:
● Up to 4TB of additional Flash/SSD storage (for a maximum of 6 TB, including factory capacity)
● SD Card Slot/Multi-Media card slot
● USB 3 Type A Ports for standard USB cabled devices
● Gigabit Ethernet
● And other features to be announced at a later date

Larry O'Connor, OWC Founder and CEO, will personally showcase the OWC DEC prototype in Las Vegas this week. The OWC DEC enables the new MacBook Pro to be updated and expanded in order to operate at peak performance and ultimately be relevant for years longer than may otherwise be expected.

"We've been developing this concept for over three years and feel now is the perfect time for this ground-breaking product," said O'Connor. "Storage space is always at a premium on a laptop and without the potential to upgrade the factory drive, the OWC DEC gives users that option back in addition to cleanly supporting the gear we all rely on."

OWC will ship the DEC in Spring 2017. Check out some images below and let us know what you think in the comments. Would you sacrifice aesthetic for the additional connectivity?

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LinusUK - January 9, 2017 at 5:39pm

Yaaay... I have always wanted a FatBook Pro.

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tommy704 - January 4, 2017 at 9:36pm

mmmm they could have totally designed that thinner or maybe a wedged design. This should be something you want to keep on your laptop vs only being able to use it at a desk/etc

steven l - January 4, 2017 at 6:35pm

good idea, wish I thought of it!! Like the MacBook Pro either way, I will probably be ineterested depending on the price.

Waqas Ahmad - January 4, 2017 at 6:19pm

Total Crappy. Apple is finished

SayingWhatEveryonesThinking - January 5, 2017 at 5:35pm

That's the problem. Apple can keep removing everything we love from their products and they're still making better products than whatever runs Windows. I would rather use anything than use Windows.

LinusUK - January 9, 2017 at 5:40pm

Macs run Windows!