USB 3.0 Accessories Thread

this thread usb 3.0 , accessories take advantage of new specification , super speed! usb 3.0 runs @ half speed of single thunderbolt channel, high cost of tb accessories right , fact devices don't yet saturate 3.0 (except maybe high-end ssd raid 0 configs), usb 3.0 brings value , speed right now!

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usb 3.0 accessories


card readers

lexar media inc. dual slot usb 3.0 reader professional – $37.37

hoodman ruggedized raw steel superspeed usb 3.0 udma – $49.95

kingston mobilelite g3 usb 3.0 card reader – $11.74

transcend usb 3.0 multi card reader – $17.49

kingston's usb 3.0 media reader – $23.74

pixelflash usb 3.0 compact flash memory card reader – $18.95

gymle usb 2.0/3.0 super speed professional multiple memory card reader – $13.98


docks multiple port types

toshiba dynadock u3.0 universal usb connect docking station – $149.99

ports: 4 x usb 3.0, 2 x usb 2.0, 1 x gigabit ethernet, 1 x hdmi, 1 x dvi, 1 x line-in mic, 1 x line-out headphone, 3 x line-out 5.1 audio (info via this tech document)


enclosures

akitio 3.5" usb 3.0 – $41.94


esata

esata vantec nexstar esata usb 3.0 adapter – $19.99

bytecc superspeed usb 3.0 esata 3gbs adapter – $19.99

mukii zio-q050u3-bk usb3.0 esata dongle – $21.99

newer technology esata usb 3.0 adapter – $24.99


ethernet (gigabit)

toshiba dynadock u3.0 universal usb connect docking station – $149.99 // same dock listed above in dock section, listed here because it's gigabit ethernet port we've seen listed runs on usb 3.0.


flash drives (speedy)

there many models choose from. tried narrow down based on reviews , top speed since reason usb 3.0 version speed. bad many of these drives seem bulkier , uglier many of 2.0 drives i've owned. note many of these come in alternate sizes.

mushkin enhanced ventura pro 32gb – $42.99 // read: 120mb/s write: 70mb/s

adata n005 pro 64gb – $89.99 // read: 180mb/s write: 90mb/s

patriot supersonic magnum 64gb – $89.99 // read: 200mb/s write: 120mb/s

kingston hyperx datatraveler hyperx 3.0 128gb – $237.99 // read: 225mb/s write: 135mb/s

transcend jetflash 780 8gb – $17.99 // read: 100mb/s write: 20mb/s

sony 16gb micro vault usm-q – $29.99 // read: 120mb/s write: unknown

lexar jumpdrive triton 16gb – $46.99 // read: 145mb/s write: 110mb/s

verbatim store 'n' go 32gb – $53.35 // read: 120mb/s write: 70mb/s

super talent raiddrive 128 gb – $426.34 // read: 300mb/s (firmware upgrade 370mb/s) write: 160mb/s


hard drives (desktop)

western digital book essential 1tb – $99.99

seagate freeagent goflex desk 3tb – $149.99

buffalo drivestation axis 3tb – $184.99

verbatim store n save 2tb – $129.99

hitachi 1tb touro desk dx3 – $89.00

iomega 1tb ego charcoal – $129.00

lacie minimus 2tb – $139.00

lacie 2tb lacie d2 quadra – $196.00


hard drives (portable)


western digital 320gb passport essential – $64.95

seagate freeagent goflex 500gb ultra-portable – $79.99

buffalo 500gb black external hard drive – $81.99

adata dashdrive durable series hd710 1tb black water & shock proof – $119.99

western digital passport 2tb – $199.99

toshiba canvio 1tb – $99.99

lacie rikiki 500gb – $82.95

lacie 500gb f.a. porsche designed – $94.00

lacie rugged mini 500gb – $94.95

seagate 1tb freeagent goflex – $94.99 * have owned around 8 months , recommend it.

seagate 500gb goflex turbo (7200rpm) – $99.95

buffalo 1tb ministation stealth – $113.71


hard drives (raid arrays)

buffalo 2tb drivestation duo

newer techn guardian maximus enclosure q 2-drive raid 1 & 2 1tb hard drive kit – $314.90

lacie 2tb 2big – $315.00

owc 6 tb mercury elite-al pro quad interface external dual drive array raid 0 – $529.00


hard drives (ssd)

transcend 64 gb 1.8" (4.57 cm) portable ssd – $89.99 // read: 260mb/s write: 110mb/s

transcend 128 gb 1.8" (4.57 cm) portable ssd – $139.95 // read: 260mb/s write: 200mb/s

iomega external ssd 64gb – $139 // read: 265mb/s write: 215mb/s

owc 256gb m4 ssd 2.5" & mercury elite pro mini combo interface case – $254.99 // read: 500mb/s write: 260mb/s

owc 720gb vertex 3 2.5" ssd & mercury elite pro mini combo interface case – $712 // read: 550mb/s write: 520mb/s

verbatim store 'n' go 64 gb external ssd – $184.64 // read: 160mb/s write: 120mb/s


hubs – usb 3.0 3.0/2.0

uspeed usb 3.0 7 port hub usb 3.0 cable , power adapter – $49.98

aluratek 4-port usb 3.0 superspeed hub – $39.99

iogear superspeed usb 3.0 4-port hub – $36.45

d-link 4-port superspeed usb 3.0 hub – $45.24


sata

newertech universal drive adapter – $29.99

syba usb 3.0 sata device adapter cable ac adapter – $25.87

seagate freeagent goflex upgrade cable usb 3.0 – $22.97


thunderbolt usb 3.0 hub

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wifi gigabit 802.11ac

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how usb 3 blu ray burner....quite few out there, example



http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/725692-reg/buffalo_br3d_12u3_usb_3_0_12x_blu_ray.html

 

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