Can I use this hdd disk for USB 2.0 type? I would like to know can I use this USB 3.0 type of hdd disk to USB 2.0 type computer?
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Yes you can. USB 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 all work using the same connector. You will not get 3.0 speeds, but whatever the lowest version being used. Using you as an example, a 3.0 drive with a 3.0 cable, but using a 2.0 port on your computer will drop that speed to 2.0
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Yes! that is exactly what I did, but you will only get USB 2.0 speeds I haven't had any problems with mine.
1669122
Yes, it works fine in USB 2.0 ports, usually faster than a 2.0 flash drive in the same port. You won't get the screaming speeds of a 3.0 flash drive in a 3.0 port, but it's definitely an improvement over the 2.0 flash drive.
1669123
Yes absolutely,but speed wont be same as usb3.0. So hence you will get regular speed with USB 2.0.
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Yes, it works fine in USB 2.0 ports. That said, the main advantage of this drive is its fantastic speed, so I'd consider it a bit of a waste to purchase for use specifically with a 2.0 port.
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Yes, it's backwards compatible with 2.0 It's what I use. Of course you don't get the speed of 3.0. I have a Toshiba drive that is USB 2.0 and esata compatible. Esata is faster, however you need a port on your computer and for mine, it must be turned on before I boot my computer. It requires power also. The Seagate and some others draw their power from the device they are plugged into.
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Yes, all USB 3.0 devices will work in a USB 2.0 port, they will just run significantly slower due to the limits of USB 2.0 technology.
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Yes, all USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. I thought my comp had 3.0 when I bought this, turns out I only have 2.0. Works great.
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Ok my friend you can used any hard drive in any computer with USB port, the only problem is some computer read different format. So you to change the hard drive format than you can used.In my experience about computer,xbox & PS3 I used that program (Fat 32) is free and you can change the format a try. Let me know what happen. (Rafael Coss Computer & Electronic Tech )
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well I believe if you hook a USB 2.0 cable onto the USB 3.0 cable that goes to the drive itself, that you can get it to hook up to a usb 2.0 port, however I think you may need drivers and possibly proper hardware to support the device itself as it is a USB 3.0 device for the most part.
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Yes. I use a USB 2.0 model on my desktop. I ordered this one for a friend in Africa who has not yet received it. I researched it to make sure that a 3.0 USB would work if the computer only had 2.0 USB and was told it would; it just wouldn't have the speed of 3.0. I haven't noticed any speed issues with my 2.0 so I doubt speed would be an issue.
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Absolutely. Like most products, USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0. You can also upgrade the Seagate to Firewire 8.0 or Thunderbolt with available connectors.
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My machine only has USB 2.0, so I can't say anything about higher versions, sorry...
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Yes! I'm using mine with USB 2. The cord supplied with the drive works with either USB 2 or 3.
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You should be able to use a USB 2.0 cable to connect your hard drive to your computer. USB 3.0 is compatible with 2.0. You'll just get 2.0 speeds.
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That would depend on the type of USB on the hard drive. Most of my USB 2.0 seagate drives uses mini USB, not mini USB.
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Yes, it works with USB 2.0 with an exception. If you connect it to a non-powered USB 2.0 Hub it does not always work. It always works with my USB 2.0 powered hub and it works when I plug it directly into my computer. It is much faster with USB 3.0 Port. (I don't have a USB 3.0 external hub so don't know how it would work with that). It comes with a USB cable that is around 1 foot long. The USB Connection on the drive side is "micro B". I have five of these drives (4 1TB drives and 1 500GB drive) and I did manage to "break" one of my USB cables. Costs about $7 to replace the cable through Amazon. I take the drive from home to work almost every day so I am always disconnecting and reconnecting the drive. I use a CaseLogic case when I'm transporting the drive and I may have bent the USB cable when I stored it in the case.