The What: New from Comprehensive Connectivity Company is a set of Work Anywhere Connectivity Kits that can turn any space into a workspace. Comprehensive’s Work Anywhere Kits expand the capabilities of USB-C enabled laptops and improve productivity when users are away from their desk.

The What Else: Work Anywhere Kits combine a VersaHub or VersaDock and the necessary cables in one convenient kit. There are currently four kit configurations available. 

CCK-WAK02 Work Anywhere Chromebook Connectivity Kit
This kit includes a USB VersaHub with four ports: three USB-A and one gigabit RJ45. The included Cat 6 cable supports 100/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet. The included USB 3.0 cable supports SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps data transfers.

CCK-WAK03 Work Anywhere Laptop Connectivity Kit
This kit includes a USB VersaHub with four ports: two USB-A, 1 USB-C and 1 gigabit RJ45. The included Cat 6 cable supports 100/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet. The included USB 3.2 Type C cable supports SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps data transfers.

CCK-WAK04 Work Anywhere Laptop Docking Station Connectivity Kit (Dual HD)
This kit combines a VersaDock laptop docking station and all necessary cables to connect a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 laptop to HDMI and/or VGA external displays.

The dual HD docking station kit supports UHD video resolutions up to 4K@30 Hz single HDMI and 1080p HDMI and VGA displays. The included dual-display VersaDock is compatible with Thunderbolt 3. The VersaDock’s built-in 6-inch USB-C cable connects directly to the source device (laptop). The kit’s included HDMI 2.0 cable supports up to 4K@30 (4:4:4) video display. The included Cat 6 cable supports 100/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet. The included USB 3.0 Type A to Type B cable and USB 3.0 Type C to Type A cable support SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps data transfers.

CCK-WAK05 Work Anywhere Laptop Docking Station Connectivity Kit (Triple HD)
This kit combines a VersaDock triple display docking stations and all the necessary cables to connect a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 laptop to any HDMI and/or VGA external displays.

The triple HD docking station kit supports UHD resolutions up to 4K@30 Hz single HDMI and 1080p HDMI and VGA displays. The included triple-display VersaDock is compatible with Thunderbolt 3. The VersaDock’s built-in 6-inch USB-C cable connects directly to the source device (laptop). The kit’s included HDMI 2.0 cable supports up to 4K@60 (4:4:4) video display. The included DP 1.2 cable supports up to 4K@30 Hz (4:4:4) video display. The included Cat 6 cable supports 100/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet. The included USB Type C cable supports PD power charging. The Included USB Type A to Type B cable supports SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps data transfers. Dual video output (DP+HDMI, HDMI+VGA, DP+VGA) max resolution up to 1920 x 1080p/60 Hz with Multi-Stream Transport (MST) technology. Triple video outputs (DP, HDMI, and VGA) max resolution up to 1080p/60 Hz with Multi-Stream Transport (MST).

The Bottom Line: All kits are backed by Comprehensive’s three-year warranty. Kits work across computing platforms, supporting Windows, MacOS and Chrome OS. They feature plug-and-play operation.

The What: Comprehensive Connectivity Company has launched the CHE-HDBT2020 - Pro AV/IT 4K 18G HDBaseT Extender TX/RX Kit up to 330ft, for extending UHD audio, video and ethernet up to 330 feet.

The What Else: Comprehensive's CHE-HDBT2020 supports 18G, Ultra HD, 4K60, 4:4:4 color space, HDR and complies with the advanced HDCP 2.2 and HDMI 2.0 standards. This extender includes one transmitter and one receiver and is designed to convert a full HDMI signal to a standard HDBaseT signal, which can be transmitted over a single ethernet cable. It also supports bidirectional PoH, so there is no need to run additional power. This kit also includes two IR receivers and two transmitters, allowing for bidirectional infrared control of a connected HDMI source and display.

The Bottom Line: Well suited for showroom displays, lecture halls, retail sales displays, and anywhere in between, the CHE-HDBT2020's components are RoHS compliant and come with a three-year warranty.