The Natec Fowler 2 It comes to be the perfect companion for notebooks and ultrabooks that sacrifice some features in exchange for achieving the thin and light appearance expected of them. In this case, it gives up the practicality of several ports that allow us not to have to disconnect some devices and connect others, or to have different types of readers. Faced with this problem, the solution is not to have a thousand adapters that again occupy ports until we have no room for anything.

This multifunctional adapter comes from Natec, a company that has been producing computer accessories and consumer electronics since 2007. Its goal is to make everyday technology-related life easier for every user. All this is summed up by the slogan: “Technology born from nature”.

In accordance with this philosophy, the Fowler 2 was born, specially designed for users of notebooks and ultrabooks, i.e. devices in which ports are particularly lacking. In addition, the compact size and lightness allow you to carry it in every pocket, so it can accompany you everywhere.

Features Natec Fowler 2

• Eight expansion ports
• Three USB 3.0 ports
• HDMI port supporting 4K resolution
• Slots for SD/microSD cards
• Data transfer rate 0 – 5000
• Ethernet LAN, data transfer speed: 100 Mb/s
• Host interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C
• Maximum video resolution: 3840 x 2160 px
• RJ45 (Ethernet) port ensuring stable cable access to the Internet
• A Power Delivery port that allows the adapter to be used with simultaneous pass-through charging from a power source
• Plug&Play
• Made of ABS and aluminum finish

With the Fowler 2, we add a total of eight more ports to our usual rig: three USB 3.0 ports, a USB Type-C port, two SD and microSD card slots (TransFlash), 4K HDMI, and an Ethernet port.

In this way, in addition to being able to connect various devices such as a mouse, keyboard or hard drive, we can read memory cards without the need for an additional adapter. In addition, Ethernet will guarantee us cable access to the Internet network, thus avoiding possible outages or instability caused by the Wi-Fi network.

It measures 50mm in width, 105mm in length and 16mm in height. It is made of aluminum, a material that makes it very light. The connection cable to the device is short, about 15 cm, which I personally consider a positive point, because we will not have to deal with an eternal cable that can disturb our work space.

Natec Fowler 2 connection

The connection to the computer is realized using USB type C, which, although it is already present in most portable devices, we may miss a second USB standard option that would open up a wider range of devices to which we connect it.

It should be noted that it is powered exclusively by this USB-C and you do not need to plug it into a power outlet as was the case with older devices.

Thanks to Plug & Play, just connect the Fowler 2 to your computer, plug in the device you want to read or use, and that’s it. We can start working (or use it as needed) without having to configure anything or install any software.

Since it is compatible with Android, it can be used with a smartphone with DEX technology, Huawei EMUI Desktop or PC Mode. In this way, we can connect our phone to a monitor and even add a keyboard and mouse to use it in a similar way to a computer, creating the perfect workspace at home or anywhere else.

Conclusions

Natec Fowler 2 is a multifunctional adapter that will become the best work companion for notebook and ultrabook users. Its light and elegant design allows you to take it with you anywhere and turn any environment into an ideal workplace. Forget searching for adapters or plugging and unplugging devices.

Right now, the Natec Fowler 2 can be purchased from the PC Components website for a price €52.80.