USB 2.0 Port I also noticed that the "Technical Details" sections lists the device with a USB 2.0 port. I am unaware of this being the case without the adapter, which needs to be purchased separately.Any thoughts? USB 2.0 Port I also noticed that the "Technical Details" sections lists the device with a USB 2.0 port. I am unaware of this being the case without the adapter, which needs to be... » Read More USB 2.0 Port I also noticed that the "Technical Details" sections lists the device with a USB 2.0 port. I am unaware of this being the case without the adapter, which needs to be purchased separately.Any thoughts? « Show Less
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U need a seperate adapter search amazon you will find many. Sdcard and hdmi adapters also.
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Hey there,I actually own this unit and the USB ports are on the backside of the unit. There are a total of two ports, the unit does come with one usb cable adapter as well.Enjoy
789549
yes it is required 2 usb 2.0 port, but actually I am using with just one usb 3.0, and for it working very good and I am using very big software like Inventor or ANSys.
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I think there's one very important point that no one has mentioned: USB 3.0 provides 0.9 amps while USB 2.0 provides 0.5 amps. Keep that in mind. BTW, 3.5" always needs the power adapter; 2.5" USUALLY (not always) is not required.
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Ditto to what some are saying.. there is no port to plug in any adapter.. what I received does not match the photo. clear references to working on the adapter in several reviews, including the ones highlighted. Amazon, you need to update the picture and state clearly to ignore the reviews that state it can work on the adapter!!!!
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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).
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The newer model is actually cheaper for some unknown reason. As far as I can tell that is the only difference since USB 3.0 is backwards compatable with USB 2.0 ports.
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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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Thanks a bunch...I bet that's what happened, I didn't get the USB one. I've already shipped the item back and will reorder.
1968345
Comes with the USB 3.0 cable and can only be used with USB 3.0 cables, no USB 2.0 cables. However, USB 3.0 cables work with USB 2.0 ports.
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There is a USB 2 port on the front of the case, so you'll have one port. Adapters are available for USB 2 headers => USB 3 ports. I picked one up from a no-name company, and it works fine.
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That isnt a USB port, its a PICTBRIDGE port. a few years ago, there was a push for an industry standard port for cameras and pic phones mainly to allow mobile print booths and drugstores to always be able to connect to anyones devices without a PC specialist and a box of cables or a 50 in 1 card reader. So they created PICTBRIDGE. what they didnt realize was, its basically a dedicated 1 function USB port, but if theyd simply made USB the standard and included driver instructions onm the devices to connect to PC or MAC, they woulda been fine anyway. the PB port connects to the included cable (optional on some units) and when detected, the printer and camera "sync" and you can start printing even without a PC using the camera or printer screen(If it has one) as the controller. Alas, most PB ports from canon are ONLY PB. Some other printer brands that have included the PB port also allow it to function more like a real USB and you can connect a flashdrive to it, though generally they are never fully a USB and even the flexible ones wont support a card reader or a wireless network adapter or a modem. Use it for what it is intended for. If not, USB hubs for the PC are very cheap
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No, there's only an included adapter for the micro USB port. - The micro port is 2.0, though.
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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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Not sure if I mislead you or not. I was thinking that the USB was included. It is possible that I had an extra USB and was thinking it was included. I believe you.
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No, you will not need a USB adapter cable to use 2.0 and it's extremely simply to reformat! You shouldn't have any problems. I honestly suggest this Hard Drive for anyone. It's extremely simply in all aspects.
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Yes, it works with USB 2.0 with an exception. If you connect it to a non-powered USB 2.0 Hub it does not always work. It always works with my USB 2.0 powered hub and it works when I plug it directly into my computer. It is much faster with USB 3.0 Port. (I don't have a USB 3.0 external hub so don't know how it would work with that). It comes with a USB cable that is around 1 foot long. The USB Connection on the drive side is "micro B". I have five of these drives (4 1TB drives and 1 500GB drive) and I did manage to "break" one of my USB cables. Costs about $7 to replace the cable through Amazon. I take the drive from home to work almost every day so I am always disconnecting and reconnecting the drive. I use a CaseLogic case when I'm transporting the drive and I may have bent the USB cable when I stored it in the case.