Can I use this in my USB 2.0 PC?
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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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The definitive answer is yes. The type A adaptive works with USB2 or 3, and is backwards compatible for USB 2.0. Here is a link to this particular drive if you would like to learn more. http://www.buffalotech.com/products/desktop-hard-drives/drivestation/drivestation-ddr
1656629
Yes, it is backwards compatible. You can confirm this at http://www.buffalotech.com/products/desktop-hard-drives/drivestation/drivestation-ddr
1656630
Sure - but it hampers the speed of the drive, since it's only transferring data at USB 2.0 speeds, not 3.0. But it will function
463226
Yep. Works fine on mine at least. To my knowledge, USB is always backwards compatible, you may just run into speed limitations on some devices. This thing doesn't come anywhere close to needing all the speed of even 2.0, so there's really no difference.
2096680
If your usb port is 2.0 It should work. I don't think Ubuntu would have anything to do with it.
2128110
If it can support USB 2.0, I see no reason why it would not work perfectly.
1421935
Yes, but you need to have two open usb ports, one of them usb 3.0, with the power being plugged into the usb 3.0. USB 2 doesn't provide enough power.
2100801
Yes, it's backward compatible with USB 2.0. It has software for PC, we use with Macs so I did not try it out. With Mac, it is plug-and-play (no software needed).
1057807
No, it is a USB 2.0, however I purchased it for the internal Motherboard style USB slot. I needed an additional Internal USB and this card was a cheep option for that. It works great.
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There is no reason it should not...USB 2.0 is USB 2.0. There is no difference between USB for Mac or PC
83047
Yes it will work fine, but of course only at USB 2.0 speeds.You can also use the USB 3.0 cable it comes with to plug into a USB 2.0 port.
1842252
Yes, it is backwards compatible with USB 2.0, though it will be slower (USB 2.0 is slower than USB 3.0).
2034748
Yes, all USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. I thought my comp had 3.0 when I bought this, turns out I only have 2.0. Works great.
2177425
If you just read down further on the Amazon page on the listing for this item you would see the answer to your question: "....still compatible with--USB 2.0 technology...." A lot of times the answer you seek is right in front of you if you take a few moments to find it. :-)
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Yes it will work in a USB 2.0 port, however you will only get USB 2.0 speed out of the drive when it is used in this way. To get 3.0 speed, the drive must be plugged into a 3.0 port.
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I don't have any knowledge of that computer but it should be compatible with any computer with USB 2.0 port.
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Yes, with an adapter. You have to find an adapter to fit the 20pin USB 3.0 wire from the front to your mobo's USB 2.0 headers. You won't get the 3.0 performance, as the plugs should then function at 2.0 standard.Here is one example (price varies wildly):http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Tek-Internal-Adapter-G11303050-RT/dp/B0098FSJ92
334817
The card reader section of the device connects to the USB 2.0 ports on the motherboard so yes, you will experience USB 2.0.
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USB 2.0 can be used with USB 3.0 slots, you just won't get the transfer speed.