USB 3.0: Five Things You Need to Know

USB-perhaps the most successful, versatile computer interface yet-is getting a major overhaul. The third version brings big improvements, including higher speeds and better power management. The first devices began hitting stores this year, and a flood of new products is expected to follow. Adoption of USB 3.0 could bring an end to interfaces that use serial ports like e-SATA, which, while fast, require an additional power cable.

By Martyn Williams | 22 July, 2010 06:01

Tags: hardware, Hardware | Peripherals, hardware systems, peripherals, USB 3.0