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Friday's announcement of the new MacBook Pro lineup saw the first release of Intel's new high-speed Thunderbolt technology, set to rocket data transfer to all kinds of new levels.]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:13:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-demos-light-peak-its-usb-30-killer.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-demos-light-peak-its-usb-30-killer.htm

Intel says its all-optical, 10Gbit/s USB-killer connector will be in your notebook next year, and puts live demos on display to prove it. ]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:37:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bench-test-is-usb-3-worth-the-cost-yet.htm http://apcmag.com//bench-test-is-usb-3-worth-the-cost-yet.htm

Our sister site, Notebook Hunter, has done some testing on real-life USB 3 speeds, with surprising results.]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:06:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-victorian-town-worships-the-god-of-usb.htm http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-victorian-town-worships-the-god-of-usb.htm

One small Victorian town eschews Firewire, shuns Bluetooth and won't have a bar of HDMI. As seen from above, their love for USB is palpable.]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:18:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//turns-out-the-ipad-does-support-usb-devices.htm http://apcmag.com//turns-out-the-ipad-does-support-usb-devices.htm

If you've written off Apple's iPad because it doesn't have a USB port, take heart: things aren't as bad as you think.]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:01:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//monster_unveils_1800_cable__very_expensive_unfortunately.htm http://apcmag.com//monster_unveils_1800_cable__very_expensive_unfortunately.htm

Monster Cable's event at CES had hype and hoopla, but nothing could conceal the fact that Monster exists to fleece the wallets of rich suckers.]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:02:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//usb_in_windows_7_more_reliable_but_no_30_speed_boost.htm http://apcmag.com//usb_in_windows_7_more_reliable_but_no_30_speed_boost.htm

Microsoft will combat driver installation woes in Windows with a much tougher approval regime -- and it's looking increasingly likely USB 3.0 won't be supported in Windows 7.]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:37:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel_to_upgrade_notebook_screens_to_displayport.htm http://apcmag.com//intel_to_upgrade_notebook_screens_to_displayport.htm

The next-gen ‘Calpella’ Centrino platform introduces embedded DisplayPort to run laptop screens with less power and boost battery life.]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//usb_30_tops_300mbs_first_gear_due_next_year.htm http://apcmag.com//usb_30_tops_300mbs_first_gear_due_next_year.htm

The new ‘Superspeed USB’ spec hits the home stretch and clocks a clear 10x boost over USB 2.0, although Intel has dropped optical interconnects from the recipe.]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//firewire_leaps_to_32gbits.htm http://apcmag.com//firewire_leaps_to_32gbits.htm

So you thought Fireware was dying off? Au contraire, mon frère ... turbo-charged FireWire 1600 and 3200 specs will deliver eSATA speeds.]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//usb_30_connectors_on_display.htm http://apcmag.com//usb_30_connectors_on_display.htm

USB 3.0 connectors made their into in the public light at CES. What will the new world of USB 3.0 look like? Remarkably similar to the old one, it seems.]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:21:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new_usb_30_will_be_optical_5gbits.htm http://apcmag.com//new_usb_30_will_be_optical_5gbits.htm

IDF San Francisco |In an attempt to break the USB bottleneck, Intel has kickstarted work on USB 3.0, aka 'Super Speed USB'. First devices aren't expected 'til 2009 though.]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:32:13 +1000