“Intel on Tuesday finally put a name to its next-generation Thunderbolt protocol as ‘Thunderbolt 2,’ with the newly dubbed standard doubling the throughput of its predecessor while remaining backward compatible,” AppleInsider reports.
“Previously referred to by its codename ‘Falcon Ridge,’ Thunderbolt 2 will boast a bandwidth of 20Gbps, which Intel said is good enough for the simultaneous transfer and display of 4K ‘Ultra HD’ video,” AppleInsider reports. “In addition, Thunderbolt 2 will carry support for DisplayPort 1.2, enabling video streaming to one 4K monitor, or dual QHD displays.”
AppleInsider reports, “Thunderbolt 2 requires no new cables or accessory hardware, meaning it will be completely backward compatible with existing Thunderbolt products.”
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It’s “interesting that Apple plans its first major Mac Pro upgrade in over three years ’round the same time,” FairerPlatform writes. “Of course, Apple’s entire computer product line, save one, ships with Thunderbolt built in — the Mac Pro. Interestingly enough, it’s rumored that an all-new 2013 Mac Pro mini is also expected to ship later this year.”
FairerPlatform wonder, “Think there’s a relationship with Intel’s Thunderbolt 2 release schedule?”
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