what type of usb 3 cable does it use?
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While I don't know the actual spec model/name for the usb 3.0 cable it looks the same as a micro usb but the micro end is wider with two sets of pins. On Amazon if you search usb 3.0 cable it looks like the first amazon basic cable that comes up.Actually the cable descriptions taught me something. It is type A Male to micro B.
481975
The Hoodman reader comes with a special unique three-foot long cable that has a standard USB (type A male) connector (goes into the USB 3 port on my PC) and special connector at the other that is one piece with two small connectors (one looks like a micro USB [type B male] the other like a micro USB with more pins) that fits into the back of the reader.
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Hi: I have Toshiba USB-3 external hard drives purchased on amazon :) and they have the same connector as the Hoodman. I think other than length, all USB-3 cables look the same, regardless of the peripheral.
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Any micro-USB cable should be suitable. Make sure you buy the right shape, the older mini-USB cable will NOT work.
387001
The port on the case is labeled USB 3.0, and the standard blue jacks are on the cable, so the cable is also USB 3.0
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I know the USB3-to-USB3 cable is included; uncertain (too much time has passed) but I think eSATA is also included (never have used eSATA connection,but I seem to recall having two unused eSATA cables at home -- on the road for the next week!)
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I got out the old box, but the "contents" were not listed. I think it came with a short USB3 cable, but I can't recall. These cables are quite cheep at MonoPrice.
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It is a USB 2.0 A/B cable. I believe ONLY the 2.0 version works for this item.
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USB 3 is backward compatible with USB 2. You just won't see the speed benefit of USB 3
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All 3 are USB3 or 2. Two of the ports are joined to one connector, the third port has it's own. The all have USB2 connectors that hang off to the side when not in use.
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Bella, don't worry. Just search for USB 3.0 cable and you will find a lot of results on where to buy.
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From what I've read, the length limit on USB 3 is about 3 meters. Possibly a special 15' cable would work, I don't know. My cables on these are 6' and work fine.
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USB 3.0 is backwards compatible, so any USB 2.0 will work in it. I don't see any reason why this setup shouldn't work. Hope this helps.
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Its USB 2.0. It come with a usb 2nd alternate Cable that you can use if you don't want to just plug in the adapter
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Mine came with a USB 2.0 cable. The difference is easily seen. USB 3.0 connectors have a Blue lip and USB 2.0/1.0 cables have a Black lip
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Its just an standard audio cable, not USB. It will work with anything with 3.5mm headphone and microphone jacks.
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It's a standard 2.0 USB connection. The wording in the description is just funny. Any standard USB port will work.
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unknown, but all I can say is give it a try it works with almost any type of usb 3.0 system after the drivers are downloaded.
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I believe it's just a standard USB A-male to mini-B cable (not micro-B). Something like what is below. Should be able to get one at pretty much any electronics store. Belkin F3U138-10 Pro Series 10-Foot USB 2.0 5-Pin Mini-B Cable