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What mattersj5create JCDP4140 PowerbaseChoose a dock aboveChoose a dock above
Laptop connectionUSB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode; DP 1.4 for 4K60——
Display technologyCheck model documentation——
Maximum displays*2 displays maximum——
Power to laptop*100W published host power——
HDMI sockets2——
DisplayPort socketsNone——
Display conditionsOne native HDMI 4K60 and one USB graphics HDMI 4K30——
Mac requirementsDriver required; confirm supported OS on current downloads page——
Windows requirementsDriver required; confirm exact Windows version——
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet——
USB peripheralsMixed 10Gbps, 5Gbps and USB 2.0 ports; separate charging connections——
Before buying100W maximum laptop power; 145W describes combined charging.; Hybrid native/USB-graphics video; j5create driver required.; Official page has conflicting minimum OS versions; verify current driver compatibility.——
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