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Wokyis G5 & G7 Mac mini/Studio Docks, Thunderbolt 5, 80Gbps NVMe, Retro Displays

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Wokyis has recently launched its new G5 and G7 dock series on Kickstarter, offering enthusiasts a way to transform standard Apple hardware into high-performance workstations with distinctive aesthetics. The product lineup includes options ranging from a 10 gigabit version priced at $99 for the G5 to an 80 gigabit variant available for $249 on the G7 model. These docks are designed not only to add essential connectivity ports to the front and back of Mac Mini or Mac Studio units but also to house built-in NVMe SSDs that can reach speeds up to 80 gigabits per second, effectively turning a basic machine into a powerful agent running station with significant storage expansion capabilities. A key feature highlighted in the presentation is the ability to create a local visual interface for AI agents or other intensive tasks, addressing the limitation of relying solely on mobile devices for monitoring system status. The G5 dock, which was previously popular at events like IFA, features an integrated screen that displays real-time statistics such as drive capacity, usage hours, health metrics, and remaining storage space. Users can interact with this display to change settings or view data directly on the desk, providing a tangible way to monitor system performance without needing to check a phone, while the enclosure design itself draws inspiration from modern architectural styles reminiscent of MoMA and the Louvre Museum. Beyond the docks, Wokyis is showcasing advanced Thunderbolt 5 solutions that promise even faster data transfer rates, including a 120 gigabit per second cable and docking stations equipped with 8K HDMI ports and multiple USB-C connections. The company is also offering promotional items like a stable 240W Type-C charging cable with active cooling for high-speed SSDs, which they are distributing freely to viewers who engage with their social media content. These products are marketed as providing superior value compared to other brands on the market, with some enclosures featuring passive cooling designs that can handle massive 8-terabyte drives without external fans, catering to users who prefer a quieter and more elegant setup. Ultimately, the video emphasizes Wokyis's mission to blend high-speed technology with artistic design, allowing users to convert their "ugly" Apple machines into beautiful pieces of art compatible with the latest M-series chips like the M6 or M5 Pro. The products are available for pre-order on Kickstarter and will soon be listed on platforms like Amazon and AliExpress, offering a wide range of configurations from 10 gigabit screens to full 80 gigabit active cooling enclosures. Whether a user is interested in the retro-inspired IBM PC style cases or the sleek, modern docks with exclusive color options, Wokyis provides a comprehensive ecosystem for upgrading Mac hardware while maintaining a unique and personalized aesthetic.

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So, Wookie is back. Launched 2 days ago on Kickstarter, the G7 and G5. This is starting at $99 for the 10 gigabit version, or $109 for the 10 gigabit version of the G7. And then you can also get the 80 gigabit version for 199 or 249. And it's right here. Look at Check it out. So, you can turn this ugly Apple um Tim Cook machine here and turn it into the beautiful uh John Ternus style. You know, like with some uh some extra ports, some like on the back, on the front. All these different things are happening. Also with the 10 gigabit or 80 gigabit SSD built in, right? Just turn it into a nice one. Or this this one, the bigger Mac Studio. Because, you know, uh when you're running your agent, I use Open Core, but you could you could use Hermes, for example. You install Hermes on this or Open Core, and then you want to have a kind of like a little little display that just shows you the the agent is running, what it's doing, what is happening. You can always check it on your phone, right? But maybe you just have this in the cupboard or on the on the table. You want to put it in front on your table, and you have the screen going up and down right here. This is the most popular one they launched before, right? The There it is. You put the Mac Mini in there. Or you have this kind of style, kind of IBM PC a little bit. And this also it goes to directly on your on your Mac Mini right there. And uh here we are at the IFA, and I'm checking out some of the other things. They gave away a hundred of these already today. Uh with the This is a 80 gigabit per second, the very stable 240 W charge uh type-C cable with a nice little logo. Check it out. The Walk East, they were just giving it out. If people scan and share on Instagram, boom, they get this cable. They'll have more tomorrow. So, come back tomorrow if you watch this today or yesterday or something. And here, this is 80 gigabit per second. And look look how cool it is. It It's got a little Yeah, if you check it out here, you can see it. Uh, it's got a a a fan that's also powered by a type C. So, this this will cool it down. So, you can get full 80 gigabit per second SSD, 8 terabytes, no problem. Just put it in. And this enclosure looks very cool. It looks a little bit like uh You know, it looks like John Turnus something. It's nice. And here you have a little um This is a 10 10 gigabit per second uh SSD enclosure with a cool screen. It has It showed the capacity, the how many hours it was on, the health, and um the storage [clears throat] that's left. And this cool information, you can click there to change the the screen. Uh, it's the opposite way, but it's it looks cool. I really like to be able to see my statistics on my portable SSD. And it's right there. And then there's also something going on right here. Thunderbolt 5 uh dock. Um This with um docking station with a SSD also. 80 gigabit per second. And this is way better value than some of the other brands on the internet. This is going to be um maybe 4 500, something like that. We'll see. Um But it should be better value with a 8K HDMI port, type C, type C, USB, USB. So, it's cool to get some kind of exclusive and then if you like these colors Ooh, this was a this was a special effect. So, you see these are these cases are so beautiful. You turn into your your ugly Mac mini into this beautiful piece of art that's inspired by MoMA and uh the Louvre Museum and everything. I'm not totally sure where the design came from, but um look at that. It's just $29. It's available on Amazon or on uh AliExpress on walky's.com. You also have these all these things, you know, you just pick them up. You can get the the 80 gigabit per second with the active cooling uh externally expo uh enclosure, 10 gigabit per second with the screen, or you get a 120 gigabit per second Thunderbolt 5 cable, very stable advanced cable, a bunch of other stuff. You you also get this one. So, Kickstarter right now. Go check it out. Maybe it will be more popular than the world-famous uh what do you call it? Like uh traditional computer historic computer design style. Uh get get this one if you want. And walky's is also doing some really cool enclosures. You can check them out. Very very popular that are actually passive without active cooling also for 80 gigabit per second in big quantities. So, this is cool. Walky's, check it out. Make it Make it I prefer this color here, I think. Just make your Mac mini a Mac mini M6, totally compatible. Or the M5 Pro, totally compatible. So cool.