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Faster USB 3.0 Performance: Examining UASP And Turbo Mode
Why is it that an interface that operates at 5 Gb/s never reaches corresponding transfer rates? Our investigation reveals that not all USB 3.0-based solutions are created equal, and we explore two technologies used to bolster the performance of USB 3.0.
USB-IF Announces New Audio/Video and Power Spec
Manufacturers of small form factor devices such as tablets, cameras, projectors, or mobile phones can begin taking advantage of the USB-IF Audio/Video Device Class Specification.
Does The USB 3.0 Controller On Your Motherboard Matter?
Given a lack of chipset vendors integrating USB 3.0 support into their core logic (with the exception of AMD's Socket FM1-focused A75), motherboard manufacturers are forced to lean hard on third-party solutions. We take a few for a test drive.
Three External USB And eSATA Blu-ray Burners Tested
The advent of affordable, high-capacity media could bring a renaissance in optical storage, but only if the performance is adequate. We tested a few of today’s fastest drives with USB and eSATA connectivity to find out where this technology stands.
Buffalo Launches USB 3.0 Ministation Plus
Buffalo's Newest Portable Storage Solution Pairs High Performance USB 3.0 with a Sleek Shock-proof Chassis.
Lenovo Charger with 4 Built-in USB Ports is Genius
A shortage of USB ports is a problem tons of people are familiar with. It's easily solved with any one of the countless USB hubs available. But what's a USB hub if it's not also a laptop charger? A one-trick pony, that's what.
Not All USB 3.0 Implementations Are Created Equal
Despite the fact that today's USB 3.0 products center on the same NEC controller, we compared a handful of different USB 3.0 drives and found performance to range from 113 to 173 MB/s, depending on the implementation used. Should you be worried?
