[access-uk] Re: USB 3.0 Devices
- From: Jonathan H <digitaltoast@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:42:58 +0100
ALL usb is backward compatible with USB 2. The plug is the same.
The ONLY difference between the 2 is the huge speed increase; in most cases
you won't even need this.
I certainly wouldn't bother buying a USB 3 add-on card for an existing
computer; they're still very expensive.
If you have a USB 2 hub, it'll work with a USB 3 stick, and vice-versa.
On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 1:13 PM, <roger.south@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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 <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *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****
>
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