Are you guys sure this is USB 2.0? anyone getting &gt; 12 mbps data transfer speeds at least? 1 question/answers above say its USB 2.0. Reviews say otherwise
813045
no they SUCK they are useless unless you want a long mouse or keyboard. they data rate is horrible and def NOT 2.0
2168189
USB 2.0 port will remain a USB 2.0 port because of the bus speed. It won't make it 3.0 even if you plug in this hub. Hope this helps.
411909
I've observed transfer speed up to a maximum 32 MB/sec in a USB 2.0 port. But the transfer rate can vary dramatically, depending upon what other tasks your computer is doing in the background.
1037340
I really don't have any way to measure these things, other than simple observation. My experience has been excellent. Compared to USB 2, this setup has definitely, at the VERY least, doubled the USB 2. When using multiple ports simultaneously, I did not detect any slow-down. Install was easy enough, and the company's support has been very responsive. I needed to contact them because Windows didn't recognize the hardware. Highpoint offered a "dummie" driver to prevent Windows Device Manager from constantly displaying a warning that there is something wrong with a device. The device works very well, and I have never experienced any problems with it. I hope this response helps you!
997527
They claim it is a USB3, I even questioned them about it, but it does not seem to work any faster than a USB2. It does use a USB cable. It is a good drive and is probably limited by its read-write specs.
817425
If you are using an older machine that does not have USB 3.0 support the slower transfer rate can cause an issues such as this and there is no fix. If you are using a USB 3.0 port make sure your motherboard drivers and bois settings are up to date. After trying all this if the drive continues not to perform to your expectations I would exchange it for a different one.
1934002
No problem, it is backwards compatible..The speed loss is dependent upon the cable itself and the connector pin coating. Not the shape of the connector. If the cable is rated as a usb3 it will carry data at usb3 speed, however, if connected to a usb2 port it will carry at usb2 speed. Not really a negative issue.....
1271992
I didn't see anything on the box stating that. It does work well, I use it almost daily and I haven't had any problems yet. I transfer files that are 8 -12GB's with this drive. Also it does seem work faster with the USB 2.0 computers then the 2.0 flash drives.
1082856
I will test it tonight and see. Last time I checked though it performed at good speeds. But I am only using a 4700rpm drive so I may be maxing out the read/write on it anyways. But from my experience it performs a lot better then 2.0. Also another note is that if you plug this into a 3.0 port you don't need to use the extra USB cable for power. The 3.0 port can put out enough juice to power the whole thing. I didn't know this before I bought and honestly wasn't a big deal, but helpful to know now.
689786
FYI --- I answer this whole question about USB 2 and USB 3, how you can use a USB 2.0 cable with USB 3, and all of these issues in detail in my review here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RASVQKPFMCLG3/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
1529253
I had the same question and went to the TRENDnet.com web site ... As I suspected for this price, it is USB 2
842370
The box only mentions USB 2.0. I would guess a USB 3.0 should be ok, just won't get the 3.0's speed rate for data.
45646
I was having some "issues" with mine, nothing serious. Just occasionally disconnecting and then reconnecting. Checked which USB I had mine in, and it was in my USB1. Changed it to a 2.0; and haven't had a problem since then. So, in my experience, it worked with USB1; but was a little "funky" from time to time.
36841
My similar drive (5TB) is also equipped for USB 3, but it works great on my 2.0 ports. I assume it could transfer faster on 3.0, but there's no incompatibility.
42755
not completely true, i have 1.1 usb and mine works fine, but 1.0 usb i dunno. everytime i plug it in it tells me "the device can perform faster" with a usb 2.0....
621341
Yes, it is USB 2.0 compatible. However, data transfer rate will be much slower than with Thunderbolt or USB 3. If you are using it strictly with USB 2.0, there are cheaper alternatives.
355965
Mine came with what was described as a USB 3.0 cable. I don't have a USB 3.0 port, so I plugged it into one of my USB 2 ports, and it works just fine. I hope this is helpful to you.