What is the difference between a sync USB port and a 3.0 usb port?
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When you have or use an USB Sync or Sync USB it is to transfer or scyncronize information from your computer to a device (eg. iPod) or to other computer. A 3.0 USB port is an adapter that you attach to your computer to turn one USB port into a multiple USB hub. It's a splitter. Your computer should be 3.0 USB compatible to be able to use a 3.0 USB hub. The USB port 3.0 is a high speed data transfer port, almost as fast as an Apple Thunderbolt port.
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Yes. USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.0#Architecture_and_features
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Hi Thomas, you can connect the USB 3.0 devices but they will run at the USB 2.0 speed.
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The usb cable it comes with has 2 different ends to connect to your computer. I am guessing one is 3.0 but I don't know the difference to look at them.
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USB 2.0 port will remain a USB 2.0 port because of the bus speed. It won't make it 3.0 even if you plug in this hub. Hope this helps.
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You mean the USB 3.0 dock right? Not much. The docking station means you use 1 less USB port and have 1 less cable to connect. But a potential difference could be lag. When I was looking up non-lenovo docking stations (all use USB) the one issue I found was that there tends to be a slight lag with the monitor. Probably not a major issue unless you're playing games, but I was worried that the USB 3.0 dock could have the same issue. Not that this docking station doesn't have lag, but I assumed it would be the minimum I could get anywhere. I haven't noticed any lag though with one monitor. Also, I this docking station allows one more monitor than the 3.0 dock (3 instead of 2).
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No. All the USB 3.0 share the same bus at 2.5Gbps. The ports controlled by a singe 4 ports Fresco Logic FL-1100 USB 3 controller.
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Yes, you can use a 3.0 flash drive in a 2.0 usb slot. I would be faster if you have a 3.0 slot. You can tell if the slot is 3.0 by looking at the slot, if it is 3.0, it will have SS next to the slot.
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I don't believe its 3.0. I use it for my wiiu because it doesn't have enough power through one USB port. It worked though
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Well it does have three ports and I believe one is 3.0. Not absolutely certain on it, because I don't really know much re differences between the two types.
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Like the title says...USB 2.0...is high speed port...just not as fast as the new USB 3.0. My computer only had 1, USB 1.0 port, I thought this would bring it up to speed, but I could not get the software to work with my very old Gateway laptop, so returned it. It also requires a different USB cable as these are very thin plugs.
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USB 2.0 ports only provide 0.5 amps of electric while USB 3.0 ports provide 0.9 amps. Therefore, move your drive from a USB 2.0 port to a USB 3.0 port.
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Depends on the computer/laptop a lot of manufactures like to make the connection blue, or have a special symbol. If you look in your computer management->Universal Serial Bus controller you should see one listed as USB 3.0.
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Sorry, I don't know. If you searched your model number and determined if it had a USB 3.0 port, you'd know since it will not work as fast with a 2.0 port.
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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.
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It is 3.0. I suspect the box image is from a previous model. Interesting note, the USB connection is split; 1 for USB 3 and 1 for power. If you plug into the USB 3.0 port you do not need to plug in the other connection for power. The USB 3.0 powers it just fine. The extra power connection is for 2.0 connections I believe.
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I check in the entire manual and there is no mention of the USB Port Version. Sorry.