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- Common uses: Connecting devices to computers such as printers, scanners, flash drives, keyboards and mice.
- Compatible with USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 technology
- Maximum data transfer speeds: 5000 Mb/s (625 MB/s)TG Daily: CES 2009: USB 3.0 slower... (January 7, 2008)
- CES 2009 display performed at 1320 Mb/s (165 MB/s) max transfer speedTG Daily: CES 2009: USB 3.0 slower... (January 7, 2008)
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USB 3.0 is the latest version of USB technology, which is designed to connect many kinds of peripherals to computers with a uniform connector.
USB 3.0 is approximately 10 times faster at transferring data than USB 2.0. A prototype of the USB 3.0 technology was displayed at CES 2009.
Initial data speeds are not at the peak of the specification, and are not expected to be when consumer devices hit the retail shelves in late 2009 or 2010.TG Daily: CES 2009: USB 3.0 slower... (January 7, 2008)
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Release Info
The USB 3.0 was first introduced on September 18, 2007 at the Intel Developer Forum. Intel associate Pat Gelsinger announced the technology during his keynote speech. -
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USB 3.0 News
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USB 3.0-compatible PCI Express interface card
by Serkan Toto on February 9, 2010 USB 3.0 is just around the corner, with us having reported about more and more compatible devices in the last few months. ... (February 09, 2010)CrunchGear (blog) -
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 from Amphenol Available at Mouser
Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest products, is the first to announce the availability of the much anticipated USB 3.0 ... (February 09, 2010)Global SMT & Packaging Magazine -
Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 USB 3.0
The good: The Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 USB 3.0 has fast throughput speeds, a large capacity, and a portable and sleek design at an affordable price. ... (February 05, 2010)CNET -
USB 3.0 makes a difference on Seagate BlackArmor external hard drive
After so much fuss about the new USB 3.0 technology, I finally finished the first CNET review of a storage device that uses this new high-speed connection, ... (February 07, 2010)CNET Asia (blog)
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Sean of butterskotch.com interviews a representative about USB 3.

