How well does it work connected to a USB 2 port?
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perfectly. are you looking for exact transfer speeds? I've used it on USB2.0 ports this entire time and it is fine.
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Like a normal flash drive,i suppose it depends on the file system format though.
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Hi Nigel G. It is backward compatible with USB 2.0, but the speed will be restricted by the USB 2.0 port as well. Anker Team1-800-988-7973 support@ianker.com Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm(pst)
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Seems to work well when connected to a regular USB port. So far I have not confirmed that any of the USB ports I have used are USB2. I apologize for that. Good luck with finding a definate answer.
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I concur with Joe's response. Some formats can occasionally become problematic for certain operating systems. Ive encountered zero issues in any capacity; however, my mobile formatted sandisk UHS 1, 64gb card was volitile with or without the reader; whereas, as aformentioned this may simply validate the importance of media format, i.e., FAT32, EXFAT32, EXT 3, EXT 4, etc.The card reader's ability to r/w via Usb 2.0 interface is as should be expected.... working and without concern. If your still wondering about purchasing, for what it is worth, this is the best reader I have ever used, beating out the RDCR-11003 74 in one internal card reader I bought from newegg last year. I concur with Joe's response. Some formats can occasionally become problematic for certain operating systems. Ive encountered zero issues in any capacity; however, my mobile formatted sandisk UHS 1, 64gb card was volitile with or without the reader; whereas, as aformentioned this may simply validate the importance of media format, i.e., FAT32, EXFAT32, EXT 3, EXT 4, etc.The card reader's ability to r/w via Usb 2.0 interface is as should be expected.... working and without concern. If your still wondering about purchasing, for what it is worth, this is the best reader I have ever used,... » Read More I concur with Joe's response. Some formats can occasionally become problematic for certain operating systems. Ive encountered zero issues in any capacity; however, my mobile formatted sandisk UHS 1, 64gb card was volitile with or without the reader; whereas, as aformentioned this may simply validate the importance of media format, i.e., FAT32, EXFAT32, EXT 3, EXT 4, etc.The card reader's ability to r/w via Usb 2.0 interface is as should be expected.... working and without concern. If your still wondering about purchasing, for what it is worth, this is the best reader I have ever used, beating out the RDCR-11003 74 in one internal card reader I bought from newegg last year. « Show Less
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Negative, the USB 2.0 ports are simply for add on's. I use one for my mouse, and a second for my wireless air mouse when I'm reclining on my sofa in the office.
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It has 2 USB ports, a 2rd port is slightly smaller than the USB. Sorry, we don't have all the technical information as out IT person is on vacation.
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It works perfectly well connected via USB cable. I've connected it to both my IMac and my Windows laptop.
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I bought one of these and it works well to give a little more USB connectivity .. uxcell® 27cm Blue USB 3.0 A Male to Male 19 Pin Header Slot Adapter Cable
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Yes it has a USB port 2 I recall. I do not know the speed I suppose 2.o USB
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Yes it works on 2.0usb connections that I connected , about 3 pc and 2 laptops.. 1.5 terr drives
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It works very well for drives etc. We have seen quality loss using it with some higher end usb2 webcams.
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Yes ,it does work flawlessly. Just plug into any available usb port and it is ready to go, no other program is required.
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Yes, it will work on a USB 2.0 port. It will just not be as fast as if it were connected into a USB 3.0 port.
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I am using it solely with the USB connection. I've it it about two weeks and have used it moderately with no issues.
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This works any usb port really. Its designed to give self powered devices like 2.5inch external HDD's extra power when the usb port is low power. Also USB 3.0 will work on older usb 2 and even 1 ports. It will just slower transfer speeds.
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Yes, it works great. It does need to use two use ports however. I do not leave it connected and have only for when needed.
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Yes. USB 2.0 devices work in USB 3.0 ports - they just aren't making full use of the fast transfer rate.
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It will work with USB 2, but won't always be up to the task for fast movement. Would highly recommend using the power adapter as that makes it the brightest, compared to all other configurations.
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Yes, I have used memory sticks, printers, portable drives and several other media devices with USB 2 interfaces and they work fine as well as my newer USB 3 devices.
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I plugged this into my 7 year old Dell, which only has USB 2.0 ports, and it works well. The first back-up ran quite fast, I thought, although my entire Dell hard drive is only 70 GB, so perhaps the back-up job was less than is typical.