Accessing data and transferring files are now made faster than the conventional USB 2.0 via the latest two port ExpressCard USB 3.0 introduced by StarTech.
Further, with 900mA of power per USB port, more external devices can operate even without an additional power source. Just like eSATA port, communication with 127 different USB devices through one USB 3.0 interface is made possible. Transfer speed with the USB 3.0 ExpressCard is now enhanced. As compared to USB 2.0 which takes about 14 minutes, with USB 3.0, 25GB of data is transferred in 70 seconds at the transfer speed of 5Gbps.
This StarTech peripheral adds two USB 3.0 ports to ExpressCard compatible laptop. Additionally, the ExpressCard is also backwards compatible with previous USB standards. It fully supports control/bulk/interrupt/isochronous transfer. The StarTech USB 3.0 ExpressCard is fully compliant with USB 3.0 revision 1.0 specifications as well as Intel xHCI rev0.96 specifications. The device measures 21mm x 115mm x 34mm and comes with a lifetime warranty. The USB 3.0 ExpressCard weighs about 45 grams.
The StarTech USB 3.0 ExpressCard is now available for pre-order at $49.99.
