Several of the product reviews make it sound like the usb 3.0 cable is proprietary. To me it looks like a standard USB3 cable. Is it?
265106
No, I use the same USB cable in both my Shadow and my Toshiba. BTW, I love both my Shadow and USB 3.0!!! Hope this helps.
265107
I have not had any issues with the USB cable. I've connected the device to many PCs. I have not used it on MAC. It fits into the standard USB port.
1127855
Don't know for sure. I assume it is a clerical error on Amazon's part - associated wrong box image with the wrong product.If you look up the item number on LaCie's site, it says it is a USB 3.0 model.
1486889
In my system with windows 8.1 I found that yes it was recognized sometimes, most not until I installed the drivers; then the usb 3 came alive. if you have not found the right ones email me through my seller account here.
1199681
I purchased mine in 2009.It was in 2008 that USB 3.0 was first introduced, and it wasn't until November 2009 that consumers first had electronics that utilized 3.0. Another indication of 3.0 was a blue usb end, the one on my cable came white. So, I would say unless these are new cords, not over-stock or mass productions, these are 2.0. Hope this helps!
2165422
Yes, actually that's the way I'm using it. I don't recall if it came with the right USB cable or I used my own.
1547241
it's proprietary http://www.tenqa.com/products/tenqa-remxd-usb-charging-cable
1886804
No it's not a standard USB cable. I don't recommend purchasing this product.
238315
USB is the only connection to the computer available and I am using the cable that came in box. The cable looks to be 24", but I did not disconnect it to measure it. Not sure of USB type. I believe my computer recognizes USB 3.0 and 4.0
1652318
Yes, it comes with a USB cable. Both ends are USB though physically different and neither are proprietary.One end is the standard USB 3.0 Type-B micro connector that is unique to USB 3.0 devices. It's an open USB standard, not proprietary. You need this connector to provide USB 3 connectivity.The other end is a USB 3.0 Type-A. which fits the USB ports on computers and USB 2.0 hard drives. This connector provides both USB 3.0 connectivity and USB 2.0 backwards compatibility (at 2.0 speeds).
1865740
Beside the USB connector its pretty much the same. I never saw the new version but it looks like it's shape may be different.
1229057
Comes with the appropriate cable to utilize the USB 2.0 interface. I am currently using it that way now. Works fine.
1423840
My opinion is, the one I bought did not work at all. It did nothing. It says its compatible with anything that has a standard USB but I couldn't get it to function at all. Had several genius folks look at it and still got nothing.
2048126
No, it is a proprietary cable. I have not seen this type of cable on any other piece of electronic equipment I own.
673865
i dont know...its a standard usb on one side and a standard mini usb on the other side...if that helps.
1034733
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.
1190421
It's slower being it's usb 2.0. I don't know what the benchmark numbers for usb 3.0 but I would assume it's quite a bit faster. I had need of the older legacy 2.0 and the price was right for me.
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Not this one - it's the wrong kind of connection type on the peripheral side. You'd want this one instead (Type A to Type B) - Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Type A to B Cable in Blue 6 Feet