If you're VI, then you wouldn't, not by the shape of it, anyway. USB 3 is backwards compatible with USB 2, the only way you'd know the difference is by the fact that a USB 3 port is blue. As I say, probably not much help to you! On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 4:00 PM, Eleanor Burke <eleanorburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > How would I know if I had that type of slot? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: George Bell > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 10:49 AM > Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices > > You can also get them for laptops provided you have a slot such as PCMCIA > for one. Also under £30 for a two port one. > > > > George. > > > > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > Eleanor Burke > Sent: 13 July 2012 10:42 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices > > > > How about for laptops? > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: George Bell > > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 10:32 AM > > Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices > > > > Hi Roger, > > > > Yes I’ve seen them at Maplins – 3 port for about £30.00, but remember you > will have to plug a USB hub into a USB 3 port, so will still need a USB3 > card. > > > > Doubtless there are cheaper ones elsewhere, and I’ve no doubt prices will > come down as they become more popular. > > > > George. > > > > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > roger.south@xxxxxxxxxx > Sent: 12 July 2012 13:14 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices > > > > Hi George > > > > I assume there are usb3 hubs out there or I’ll be continually grovelling to > plug in or pull out from the back of the tower. LOL > > > > Many thanks for the info. > > > > Roger > > > > From: George Bell > > Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 12:39 PM > > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Subject: [access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices > > > > Hi Roger, > > > > First, check if the devices using USB3 are backward compatible with USB2. > > > > However, in an ideal world, if it’s a desktop, and you have a free expansion > slot, the best option is to go for a USB3 expansion card with 3 or even 4 > USB3 ports. They are not arm and a leg money. > > > > George. > > > > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > roger.south@xxxxxxxxxx > Sent: 12 July 2012 11:53 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] USB 3.0 Devices > > > > Hi All > > > > more and more of the commercial posts I receive are pushing USB 3.0 goods. > I’m aware that I need to have some form of conversion on my computer to use > these (well I think I do) but what is it I need? A simple plug in adaptor or > something more complex such as a wired in unit in my tower? Also is it > really necessary to change? > > > > Many thanks > > > > Roger ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq