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USB 3.0 queries

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/usb-3-0-queries.153268/

vikash
vikash Original post #1
Feb 27, 2012 at 7:11 PM
I am planning to buy a USB 3.0 pen drive 8GB.
And i 've never used a usb 3.0 before

So, first of all suggestions are most welcome....

Second,
I wanted to ask if there are issues regarding connectivity with my laptop, because going through the web i found that it behaves as a usual USB2.0 .:cry:

There were some explanations regarding number of pins in the USB 2.0 port.

I am a novice... so any discussion would enlighten my knowledge in the subject
tkin
tkin #2
Feb 27, 2012 at 7:57 PM
USB 3.0 is backward compatible to USB 2.0, you would get USB 2.0 speeds though.
vikash
vikash #3
Mar 2, 2012 at 10:26 AM
Is there any way... to get the maximum out of it!!!
tkin
tkin #4
Mar 2, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Is there any way... to get the maximum out of it!!!
No, unless you buy an USB 3.0 pci card, which costs a hefty amount.
Prime_Coder
Mar 2, 2012 at 12:33 PM
There will no advantage to buy USB 3.0 if you are having USB 2.0 port. It will give the same speed as USB 2.0 pen drive.
tkin
tkin #6
Mar 2, 2012 at 12:45 PM
There will no advantage to buy USB 3.0 if you are having USB 2.0 port. It will give the same speed as USB 2.0 pen drive.
No, a USB 3.0 drive will be faster than generic kingston USB 2.0 drives(pathetic read and even more pathetic write speeds) on a USB 2.0 ports.
vikash
vikash #7
Mar 3, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Looks like i've to go for a USB 2.0....

On the basis of your personal experience

which pen drive do you suggest (not just brand but product name too)
the one you were most satisfied with.:|
Gauravs90
Mar 3, 2012 at 9:05 PM
look for transcend jetflash 700 USB 3.0
tkin
tkin #9
Mar 3, 2012 at 9:15 PM
Looks like i've to go for a USB 2.0....

On the basis of your personal experience

which pen drive do you suggest (not just brand but product name too)
the one you were most satisfied with.:|
Adata 16GB USB 3.0(950/- in kolkata) and Corsair Flash Voyager 16GB USB 2.0(950/- in kolkata)