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The USB standards have evolved for a couple of decades. There are specifications that define the operation and connectivity of devices that conform to the specifications. If you "Google" USB 3.1, you will likely see a good explanation of the latest standard. From a practical perspective, 3.1 Gen 2 is faster than prior generations. Type A and C refer to the stye of the connector. Type A is the squared edge rectangular USB connector we all know and have used for many years....about 1/2" wide and perhaps 1/8" high. Type C is the latest connector type and is much smaller with rounded corners and it is reversible, so it doesn't matter which way is up...both ways work just fine. You may remember mini-USB and micro-USB from prior generations and many mobile phones and cameras...the latter sometimes being a bit difficult to determine which way is up. USB-C solves that problem. Compact and reversible.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later."USB 3.1 Gen 2" means that the SanDisk Extreme 500GB External USB Portable Solid-State Drive supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 protocol. It is also backwards compatible so it can be used with computers and other devices that have USB 3.0 or USB 2.0. "Type-A/Type-C" refers to the type of connector. USB-C is small, with rounded edges, and can be inserted either-side-up. USB-A is a wider, rectangular connector, that needs to be inserted with the correct-side-up. The SanDisk Extreme 500GB External USB Portable Solid-State Drive has a USB-C port, and comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable for connecting directly to computers, phones, cameras, etc. that port. There's also a USB-C to USB-A adapter in the box. That allows you to connect the drive to a computer or other device with the older (but still very common) a USB-A connector.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.in simple terms, 3.1 Gen 2 type-a is a rectangle and looks just like a regular USB but it transfers files much faster and USB type C looks like an oval and is also much much faster then a regular USB
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.3.1 is the USB-A connection marked by a blue piece inside the connector but it’s faster than the old 2.0, of course due to advances in tech. The USB 3.1 type A is similar to the part of your phone charger that goes into the power brick. USB type C is a whole other world! Type C is currently the best in class for power delivery and data transfers. Type C is rounded on one or both ends so you can connect it without having to worry about right side up. It delivers up to 10Gbps compared to the 3.1 which is 5Gbps I believe. A more superior product that is becoming increasingly more popular. There was a 3.0 that was flat on one end that marked an increase in speeds for tranfers a while back but they didn’t get too popular. Hope this helps
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The USB-A connection is the same connection you use to connect to a computer and takes advantage of the newer, faster 3.1 Gen 2 connections, but is still compatible with the older versions. The USB-C connector is becoming the standard for all non-Apple devices. The USB-C has a big enhancement over USB-B in that allows the connection to be non-directional -- you won't have the concern/problem of making sure you plug it in the 'right' way.
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