Usb 3.0 or 2.0? whats the speed on it? mbp/s that is
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This particular drive is USB2. You'll get about 16 megabytes per second write, 20 to 30 read, depending on file size, fragmentation, etc.
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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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USB 3.0 interfaces "should" work with USB 2.0 devices. Best to check with http://support.apple.com/
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3 usb ports, the computer is slow though. They say high performance lol where?!
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This is from Wikipedia: USB 3.0 adds a new transfer mode called "SuperSpeed," (distinguishable from USB 2.0 by either the blue colour of the port or the initials SS) capable of transferring data at up to 5 Gbit/s - more than ten times as fast as the 480 Mbit/s top speed of USB 2.0.
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The box only mentions USB 2.0. I would guess a USB 3.0 should be ok, just won't get the 3.0's speed rate for data.
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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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With USB 2.0, it'll move roughly 16 MB/ second. With USB 3.0, it'll move roughly 28 MB/ second.
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I only have usb 2.0 on the computer I upgraded and it worked fine. most (maybe all) devices that work with usb 3.0 will also work with 2.0.
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My machine only has USB 2.0, so I can't say anything about higher versions, sorry...
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The Newertech spec sheet here (http://www.newertech.com/products/usb.php) says OS X 10.5 and later
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Yes, & I agree with Dave; as a general rule I have found most 3.0 drives to be faster on a 2.0 port than a 2.0 drive. And in my experience, this is also one of the better ones.
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Most likely, it will be limited. USB 3.0 requires both drivers and motherboard ports that earlier models might simply not have. There is some forward compatibility between USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 but I would not bet on it. You will still be getting USB 2.0 speeds.
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That really depends. Do you plan on upgrading in the near future to have a USB 3.0? If you are then the clear answer is to get the USB 3.0. USB 3.0 devices are backwards compatible with USB 2.0. If you don't plan to upgrade at all, then save the money and buy the 2.0 version.
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dont hava a mac-so cant comment.. generally speaking-usb is the same for mac or wins,. computers.
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Friggin' USB 3.0 ONLY as well.One of these and an Apple at my Window, and I have my quiet time between big blue screen management.Kind of like a Summer's Eve.
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I cant tell you exactly how fast it is, but I can tell you its much faster than USB 2.0.