USB 3.0 Performance on new Apple Laptops

The 2012 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Pro with Retina Display saw the addition of USB 3.0. This video looks at how the new interface performs and some ideas on how it can be utilized. Tested is a Lexar flash drive, Intel 520 SSD, 7200 RPM HDD, and an OWC USB 3.0 enclosure.

Intel 520 120 GB SSD - http://amzn.to/IZaIf2
Lexar Triton USB 3.0 Jump Drive - http://amzn.to/LPq4t5
OWC Mercury USB 3.0/2.0 Enclosure - http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewi...
MacBook Air 2012 - http://amzn.to/KEJU9D

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[kavaliauskasm]

Which Lexar is it?

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

There's a link in the description.

[Jascha5]

if I would buy a usb 3.0 thumbdrive, would i be able to stick it in my usb 2.0 blu-ray player??

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

Blu-ray may not be fully compliant, but if they are, it should work.

[ninjadude991]

What would happen if u use a usb 2.0 device such as an iphone in a usb 3.0 port

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

It runs at USB 2.0 speeds.

[Pk King XII]

If your gonna test an SSD in a USB 3.0 enclosure, get a Sata 3.0 USB 3.0 enclose, because Sata 2 pretty much maxes out at 250-300MBps.

[csa9]

I thought it was a multiplier ... USB 6.0!!! RAW POWER!

[csa9]

All USB 3.0 should be backwards compatible (or so the wiki page states).... but I guess in this situation, it may end up depending on your blu-ray player.

[ghgjftythnhcfghdty]

You get transfer speeds equivalent to both USB types:  USB 2.0 + 3.0 = USB 5.0!

This is a secret though, don't tell anyone.

[psedog]

I have to say I was pretty dang excited. This is what has held me off of buying a new macbook for a while. I was also waiting for them to ditch the optical drive. I just picked up the new Retina 15" Pro :D

[ultimatetoturial56]

finally USB 3.0 on macbooks....