IS THIS DRIVE USB 2.0 COMPATIBLE?
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This drive is fully compatible with USB 2.0, and if your computer hardware supports it, the drive will run at USB 3.0
1511169
Yes it is but Ido not have a USB 3.0 on my machine so it is connected via USB 2.0, same goes for Windows 8
1010672
Yes. The drive will run at the maximum speed if your machine up to USB 3.0.
1154687
well is it really?and to be honest it wouldn't matter if it had 2mb cache, at usb 2.0 speed any drive made within the last 5 years and more could easily max out usb 2.0.
512459
The connector is similar and the cable which comes with the unit is compatible with USB2. I have used the drive on multiple computers, some of which have USB2 and others with USB3. The USB subsystem adapts seamlessly.
285255
Yes it is backwards compatible I use it in USB 2.0/3.0 with no problems. Also faster in respect to other 2.0 giveaway/throw away type thumbdrives.
997527
They claim it is a USB3, I even questioned them about it, but it does not seem to work any faster than a USB2. It does use a USB cable. It is a good drive and is probably limited by its read-write specs.
1780210
Unfortunately, I'm not using USB 3.0 on the computer using the drive. I would imagine it does via USB 3.0, but it gave a "not supported" message using Disk Utility on my current system.
94491
yes, but check at the seagate website. beware, it is a 5400 rpm drive, not 7200, does defeat the purpose of usb 3.0 somewhat.
2112402
This should be compatible with it. Any 2.5 HDDs I have used have been compatible with it.
2271720
Check your Owners Manuel. If it accepts USB 2.0 or later it should work fine.
512454
Yes, the connector is compatible. The drive will operate correctly but at USB 2.0 transfer rates.
398974
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...
2016604
Yes, this drive functions on USB 2.0 ports but the file transfer speed is a bit slower.
1118182
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.
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A USB 3.0 cable comes with the drive. It is my understanding that USB 3.0 is backwards compatible, but I have USB 3.0 on my machine and have not checked that.
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I believe it works with USB 2.0. It is a great writer for the money and I use it a great deal to archive many things to help remove big data from my drives.