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USB 3.0 for OSX 10.6.8
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08-08-2012
04:17 PM
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will a 3.0 usb cable work in my imac osx 10.6.8 purchased in 2009
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Re: USB 3.0 for OSX 10.6.8
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08-08-2012 09:13 PM
All USB ports in all the 2009 iMacs were USB 2.0. While you can use a USB 3.0 device, it will only operate at USB 2.0 speeds. You will not receive any benefit for using a USB 3.0 device over a USB 2.0 device, but it should still work.
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08-08-2012 10:09 PM
Great help. Thanks

