USB 3.0 queries

[vikash]

I am planning to buy a USB 3.0 pen drive 8GB.
And i 've never used a usb 3.0 before

So, first of all suggestions are most welcome....

Second,
I wanted to ask if there are issues regarding connectivity with my laptop, because going through the web i found that it behaves as a usual USB2.0 .

There were some explanations regarding number of pins in the USB 2.0 port.

I am a novice... so any discussion would enlighten my knowledge in the subject

 

[tkin]

USB 3.0 is backward compatible to USB 2.0, you would get USB 2.0 speeds though.

 

[vikash]

Is there any way... to get the maximum out of it!!!

 

[tkin]

Is there any way... to get the maximum out of it!!!

No, unless you buy an USB 3.0 pci card, which costs a hefty amount.

 

[Prime_Coder]

There will no advantage to buy USB 3.0 if you are having USB 2.0 port. It will give the same speed as USB 2.0 pen drive.

 

[tkin]

There will no advantage to buy USB 3.0 if you are having USB 2.0 port. It will give the same speed as USB 2.0 pen drive.

No, a USB 3.0 drive will be faster than generic kingston USB 2.0 drives(pathetic read and even more pathetic write speeds) on a USB 2.0 ports.

 

[vikash]

Looks like i've to go for a USB 2.0....

On the basis of your personal experience

which pen drive do you suggest (not just brand but product name too)
the one you were most satisfied with.

 

[Gauravs90]

look for transcend jetflash 700 USB 3.0

 

[tkin]

Looks like i've to go for a USB 2.0....

On the basis of your personal experience

which pen drive do you suggest (not just brand but product name too)
the one you were most satisfied with.

Adata 16GB USB 3.0(950/- in kolkata) and Corsair Flash Voyager 16GB USB 2.0(950/- in kolkata)