Is it backwards compatible to 2.0 USB?
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Yes, it works fine on USB2.0 port except restriction of speed at 480Mbps due to USB2.0 specification.It works not only Windows7, but also MacOSX Mavericks.
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I have a Lenovo ThinkPad tuning win7... When I plug it into the USB 2port I get a message stating that it would work beter on the USB 3 port, but it works
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USB 2.0 peripherals are backwards compatible with USB 3.0, so yes, it shouldn't be an issue.
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Yeah I'm using it in a 2.0 slot right now. Works best in 3.0, but it's backwards compatible.
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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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USB 3.0 is backwards compatible, so any USB 2.0 will work in it. I don't see any reason why this setup shouldn't work. Hope this helps.
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If you mean usb 3.0, then the answer is no. Check the specs for the various flash drives you're looking at, they should say whether they're 2.0 or 3.0...
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i can't say because I've only used it with Thunderbolt. However, if I had to guess, I'd guess that it would work with USB 2.0.
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You bet! USB 3.0 supports exponentially faster transfer rates, but it's also backwards compatible to work with 2.0 device connections.
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Yes! I have USB 3.0 and 2.0 I really can't tell the difference between the two in speeds...
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Yes, indeed, it is compatible with USB2.0. That's how I'm using it. (It says so in the 'Technical Details' in the description, but that's okay: I don't mind answering your question.)
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Might be, if you have Windows 7.Didn't work on mine. Transfer rate was exactly the same as usb 2.0.
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If the port is a USB 1 or 2 compliant port, then yes; this unit is backwards-compatible with the older standards and should be usable.
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all USB 2.0 are backward compatible. I,am running a 20 year old HP 4+ thru one. What ever device you are running will have to be installed on the USB port you are using. If you move to a different port you have to reinstall it.
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Absolutely. Like most products, USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0. You can also upgrade the Seagate to Firewire 8.0 or Thunderbolt with available connectors.
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Yes, it is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 and works on USB 3.0 ports. Your read and write speeds will be lower on a USB 2.0 port, but this will work fine with either USB version.
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yes. you can connect USB 3.0 devices to a USB 2.0 port... It will run at 2.0 speeds.
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USB 3.0, so it works for 2.0, too. The cable that comes packaged is a little different than a micro-USB on the end that connects to the hard drive. Not as easily replaceable.