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USB 3.0, Any idea when it will appear on desktops?

by Calif-Ed Feb 13, 2010 10:45PM PST

My old computer is still working, but it is showing it's age. I would like to replace it, but one of the things I have been waiting for is USB 3.0. It seems like USB 3.0 is right around the corner, but when will companies like Dell and HP start including it?

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When we pay for it.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Feb 13, 2010 11:18PM PST

This is all about what the consumer demands. On desktops it's just a simple PCI card today and motherboards will slowly show up with it so it is just a matter of time.

Bob

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USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gbs are already available on

by VAPCMD Feb 14, 2010 12:56AM PST

some motherboards made by Giga-Byte, Asus and perhaps others.

Re when it will appear on retail boxes by Dell, HP and others ... it shouldn't be too long and the only way is to just keep checking with the MFGs you're interested in.

VAPCMD

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