Any problems working with USB 2?
1449745
I haven't really paid any attention. It seems fast enough; of course, faster is always better. I use it to create and store backup disk images of PCs. I'm happy with the unit and am just happy that I don't have to manually make 2nd copies of things.
1449746
Nope never had any problems with backwards compatibility, other than the obvious slower speeds. I would however suggest buying a USB 3.0 card if you do not have 3.0 on your system. They are not that expensive and they help improve the speed of the drive transfers.
1111980
Mine came ready for usb2 but I recently bought a kit composed of a new base and cable to make it usb3 compatible.
347897
It's total crap. Doesn't work because I don't believe it's USB 2.0 compliant. Return it as "defective" (so you don't have to pay for postage), demand a refund, and then tell amazon to remove this nonfunctional item from its store. Good luck!
1554251
I've been using mine with a USB hub since I got it and haven't had any problems at all.
1610248
There's no reason why it should not be compatible. The usb protocol is standard across modern os's and is backwards applicable.
753375
There shouldn't be any reason it wouldn't work. USB 1 and 2 are compatable, it will just be limited to the speed your USB port can transfer the data.
1760980
Yes, it works fine in USB 2.0 ports. That said, the main advantage of this drive is its fantastic speed, so I'd consider it a bit of a waste to purchase for use specifically with a 2.0 port.
2034746
Yes this unit works great with USB 2.0 my Mac Pros about six years old have no problems
2265526
Yes! that is exactly what I did, but you will only get USB 2.0 speeds I haven't had any problems with mine.
1063720
USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with 2.0 so in theory it should still work. I can't speak from experience though so I'm not 100% sure it will work.
689786
FYI --- I answer this whole question about USB 2 and USB 3, how you can use a USB 2.0 cable with USB 3, and all of these issues in detail in my review here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RASVQKPFMCLG3/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
2220093
I can not say definitively yes or no, but if it is USB 2.0 then it should work w/o any issues.
270005
i have no issue with this unit..love it actually, only con is usb needs to be connected to mother board.
508479
My Mac is USB 2.0 as well and the WD HD is perfectly compatible, no problems encountered.
1375584
I got windows 7 up without a hitch and haven't had problems with it. If it's a problem with the USB 3, have you tried the back of the machine? I'm not 100% sure, but I thought the back ports were 2.0.
993777
Yes, all USB 3.0 devices will work in a USB 2.0 port, they will just run significantly slower due to the limits of USB 2.0 technology.
1489203
perfectly. are you looking for exact transfer speeds? I've used it on USB2.0 ports this entire time and it is fine.