Acasis Workstation packs Mac Mini into stylish case with two SSDs and many ports

We've covered docking solutions for the Mac Mini before, such as those from Ugreen, which are available via Amazon. A new model, the Acasis, is now available on Kickstarter. The Mac Mini is simply inserted into and mounted inside the 136 x 170 x 87 millimeter system. The system is made of aluminum and thus visually matches the Mac Mini. A fan is also installed for waste heat dissipation. The Mac Mini's ports can still be used as there are corresponding cut-outs.

The Acasis workstation dock significantly expands the variety of connections. Two USB-A ports with a maximum data transfer rate of 10 GBit/s are available, and image output is possible via two DisplayPort ports. If users limit themselves to a single display, 4K image material can be transmitted at 144 Hz. This becomes 60 Hz when using two 4K displays simultaneously. A memory card reader is on board for SD and microSD cards. Two options are available for mounting M.2 SSDs, i.e., up to two 8-terabyte SSDs can be installed, and a maximum data transfer rate of 2,800 MB/s is possible in RAID 0.

As part of the crowdfunding campaign, supporters are promised a model starting with a contribution of $149, with delivery scheduled for June. As always, the financial risks associated with crowdfunding campaigns apply.