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Asus Launches USB 3.1 Front Panel Upgrade Kit
Asus has announced the world’s first dual USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C front panel which provides access to the fastest external transfer rates available. USB 3.1 Type-C operates at a maximum rated speed of 10 Gb/s compared to USB 3.0’s 5 Gb/s. However, to access this bandwidth, your motherboard requires…
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Thunderbolt 3 Speed Is Capped on Apple’s 12-Inch MacBook
Apple wanted to bring revolutionary technology with its new super slim 12-inch MacBook and it did with the USB Type-C port. Unfortunately, those of you wanting to reach top speeds with Thunderbolt 3 will have to wait a bit longer, according to Intel. Intel announced that its Thunderbolt 3 can…
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Intel Unveils Thunderbolt 3 on USB-C
Thunderbolt may soon go mainstream and ubiquitous. Intel has announced Thunderbolt 3 with a crucial new feature, USB Type-C connectors. Not only will Thunderbolt 3 use USB Type-C ports, it will also support the USB 3.1 protocol and provide up to 100W though the USB Power Delivery spec. Bandwidth has also…
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Android Phones Will Feature USB Type-C in the near Future
The new USB Type-C seems to be getting a lot of appreciation on the market for mobile devices. Google is said to already have included the technology in its Chromebook Pixel series and is now looking to include it in new Android smartphones too, according to product manager Adam Rodriguez.…
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SanDisk Introduces Their First USB 3 Type C Flash Drive
We’ve seen motherboard and add-in card manufacturers getting ready with new versions to support the USB 3.1 and Type C connectors, and the mobile industry is expected to add the type C connector to most of their new models too. But a connector is no good without anything to plug…
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USB 3.0 Promoter Group Announces New Slimmer Type-C USB In The Works
The next-gen USB is in the works according to the USB 3.0 Promoter Group. The upcoming version will be built initially on existing USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 technologies to help enable thinner and sleeker product designs, enhance usability and provide a growth path for performance enhancements for future versions…
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USB 3.1 To Be Fully Reversible
The humble USB port is one of the most annoying things in the world, and I think it is a pain we can all share. In fact, why tell you what I am talking about when the meme above sums it up so much better. The simple USB plug can be…
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