Monday, May 14, 2012

USB 3.0 is backward compatible

USB 3.0 which is the successor of USB 2.0 in coming months, it is noteworthy to note that USB 3.0 really power much high transfer rate than its legacy USB 2.0. Although USB 3.0 has maximum of 5 GB/sec transfer rate and USB 2.0 480MBps, you don't actually get 10 times speed when you try doing it practically. You get about 3-4 times faster speed in USB 3.0 . USB 3.0 is rumored to be used on latest MacBook Pro which will be featuring 15 inch Retina display and 2 USB 3.0 ports.

The USB 3.0 ports are backward compatible so it supports legacy accessories and plugs, quite necessary in this fast pace changing technology times. Backward compatibility of USB 3.0 gives us great speed with no additional hassle at our end.

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