Thunderbolt 3 is USB 3.1

[Rakehellion]

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015...type-c-connector-doubles-bandwidth-to-40gbps/

So what happens when you try to plug a Thunderbolt device in a USB port?

 

[Fritzo]

You get a thunderbolt.

 

[rh71]

charge a smartphone in 10 minutes? That's what I want.

 

[Rakehellion]

charge a smartphone in 10 minutes? That's what I want.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

I love you...

I just wish I could actually see it... Someone on YouTube tries it recording...

 

[AznAnarchy99]

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015...type-c-connector-doubles-bandwidth-to-40gbps/

So what happens when you try to plug a Thunderbolt device in a USB port?

Probably the same thing when you try plugging a current Thunderbolt device into a mini-display port.

 

[Rakehellion]

Probably the same thing when you try plugging a current Thunderbolt device into a mini-display port.

Your hard drive becomes a sick 4K display?

 

[Eug]

Not quite true. You can use Thunderbolt 3 over USB C, but my guess is most USB 3.1 ports out there will not support Thunderbolt 3.

BTW, this is probably the real reason the Retina MacBook uses USB C. The form factor was designed for future technology - ie. Skylake with Thunderbolt USB C, not current tech.

I've said many times, Apple often designs its new hardware for the future, which means that the first interation of any new Apple product is often quite gimped in some way, only to have that gimp removed in the 2nd or 3rd iteration. My main other hope is that the next Retina MacBook also gets a second USB C port (and a faster CPU).

 

[rh71]

That's pure BS. You know how I know? Android always comes out with the next big thing first nowadays.

 

[Imp]

I don't even have a single USB 3.0 port yet:.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

I don't even have a single USB 3.0 port yet:.

Me either. I was about to buy one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Uspeed...&qid=1433451406&sr=8-2&keywords=usb+3.0+pci+e

 

[Imp]

Me either. I was about to buy one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Uspeed...&qid=1433451406&sr=8-2&keywords=usb+3.0+pci+e

I almost did last year when I was putting in a new HDD and some fans. Then something about needing its own power connecting and having to get a hub that made me forget about it.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

I almost did last year when I was putting in a new HDD and some fans. Then something about needing its own power connecting and having to get a hub that made me forget about it.

I just want it because I'm thinking about getting a new case that has USB 3.0 on the front panel. Other than that I don't think I have any USB 3.0 devices lol.

 

[Eug]

I got a USB 3 card for my ancient (2010) AMD Win 7 slim desktop. Makes a huge difference for file transfer speeds for my USB 3 thumb drive. Also gives a nice boost for my 2.5" USB 3 SSD enclosure.

Small cost too.

 

[Rakehellion]

I don't even have a single USB 3.0 port yet:.

I have plenty of USB 3.0 ports, but not a single device that supports it.

 

[rh71]

Me either. I was about to buy one of these.

http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Uspeed...&qid=1433451406&sr=8-2&keywords=usb+3.0+pci+e

I bought their 4-port version and it works great. I just bought a single Amazon Basics extension cable that reaches to the top of my desk. Great for file transfers.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B3P15M8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ARQV6U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

The Sabrent hub I got is flaky.

 

[Imp]

I have plenty of USB 3.0 ports, but not a single device that supports it.

I've got a single external hard drive with a USB 3 mini connector that I use a few times a year. Ya, that's about it.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I wonder how many people actually tried that. :biggrin: The best is reading it quickly without much thought it really does sound legit.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I have plenty of USB 3.0 ports, but not a single device that supports it.

Pretty much the boat I'm in.

 

[Rakehellion]

Pretty much the boat I'm in.

I guess that explains the new MacBook. Wireless all around.

 

[John Connor]

Without reading all that is the connector keyed or reversible unlike the shit that IS USB now?