Is this backward compatible with usb 2.0
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Yes it is. For small files, you won't even notice the reduced speed of USB 2 compared to USB 3.
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Yes, it is. And in general USB3 flash drivers work on PCs with USB 2.0 ports, just that it will be at a lower speed, which we wont probably notice from small to medium size files.
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I was able to access and load files from my eMachines W3502 Tower. Therefore, it appears to perform as backward compatible.
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Absolutely. Like most products, USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0. You can also upgrade the Seagate to Firewire 8.0 or Thunderbolt with available connectors.
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it is usb 2.0 but should work for usb 3.0 because most usb 3.0 supports usb 2.0.
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Yes it is. I have a PC with both 2.0 and 3.0 usb ports. Works just fine. Can also jump from Mac to PC.
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Yes, this drive is completely backward compatible with USB 2.0. I use it on my older, HP Pavilion desktop PC which "only" has USB 2.0 and it works flawlessly. Purchase with confidence.
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Mr Pearlman, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.0#Connectors that connector on the back you're pointing at is a USB 3.0 Micro B connector. While it's new tech and not backward compatible with USB 2.0, it is a standard compliant USB cable produced by many manufacturers. It's not correct to call it proprietary.
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i can't say because I've only used it with Thunderbolt. However, if I had to guess, I'd guess that it would work with USB 2.0.
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It is backwards compatible. Performs fine - like a USB 2.0 drive when connected to an older port. Performs really well when connected to a 3.0 port.
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I assume you mean USB 2.0, in which case yes, it would work. 3.0 is backwards-compatible.
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Yes! I have USB 3.0 and 2.0 I really can't tell the difference between the two in speeds...
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Yes. It is actually rated for USB 3.0. USB 2.0 is only a data transfer rate. 2.0 can transfer 480 Mbits/sec. USB 3.0 (which is what this is rated for) transfers up to 5 Gbits/sec!
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Yes. One of the built in redundancies of USB 3.0 (as it was with 2.0) is that they are backwards compatible with the previous interface. The limitation being that it can only run at the top speed of said interface. But I have used this device on Thunderbolt, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 plugs and all work great!
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It doesn't matter. It will work fine on any USB port (regardless if it is 2.0 or 3.0).
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In 99.999% Of cases USB 3.0 is backwards compatible to 2.0. So its going to work... don't worry about it if it says 2.0 on any device out there. It will work.
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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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Sort: Most Helpful first | Newest first | Oldest first Showing 1-6 of 6 answers Yes, it is backwards compatible with USB 2. My husband is satisfy with this hub!
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all USB 3.0 slots are backwards compatible with 2.0 it's not a matter of the card