Posted by the editor on January 13th, 2010

If you have used a computer in your life, chances are you have become familiar with a Universal Serial Bus; otherwise known as a USB cord. While USB 2.0 made strides in advancing the original option, USB 3.0 is even better. It already multiplies the 480Mmb/s bandwidth greatly and offers some tremendous advantages over the second version.

Similar to the first upgrade, USB 3.0 connectors and cables are compatible with hardware from the older specs. While you cannot maximize the bandwidth without using a 3.0, you can still plug the cable in without running into any problems. While 2.0 worked off of four lines, 3.0 adds five new lines making it easy to differentiate.

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The speed in its own is quite impressive as it will be 10 times faster than the 480 Mbps limit of the 2.0 spec. An example that is often used is that it will only take 70 seconds to transfer a 27GB HD movie to your media player where it used to take 15 minutes or more with the 2.0. Just keep in mind that solid state devices can benefit from the speed boost while magnetic hard disks are limited to the RPM and corresponding read/write speeds.

The next advantage to the USB 3.0 is that it will charge more devices quicker. The power output is now at 900 milliamps compared to the 100 milliamps it used to contain. You can now power more than 4 devices from a single hub while also allowing you to charge up heftier hardware at the same time.

Lastly, the new USB is power efficient as non-active or idle devices will not have the power drained by the host controller. The devices will instead send the host a signal to begin data transfer.

These are just a few of the many benefits and features you can enjoy with the USB 3.0, which has taken the already stellar 2.0 to a completely new level. Shop Amazon.com for USB 3.0 technology. Low prices and delivered direct to your door…