Does this unit work with USB 2.0? null

Yep - USB standards are backwards compatible. The 3.0 plug goes into the drive with a standard USB plug going to your computer/desktop. Transfer speeds will be at 2.0 speeds if you don't have a compatible USB 3 port/driver on your computer

Yes, it has a 3.0 cord which allows faster upload and download speeds.

Of course it works, but ir will be S-L-O-W

Yes, this is backward compatible with USB 2.0 but will be restricted to USB 2.0 data transfer speeds.

“Does this unit work with USB 2.0?”

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Yep - USB standards are backwards compatible. The 3.0 plug goes into the drive with a standard USB plug going to your computer/desktop. Transfer speeds will be at 2.0 speeds if you don't have a compatible USB 3 port/driver on your computer
Answered by Hurrin 8 years ago
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Yes, it has a 3.0 cord which allows faster upload and download speeds.
Answered by KJ1234 8 years ago
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Yep... but it will be slower.
Answered by techie52 8 years ago
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Of course it works, but ir will be S-L-O-W
Answered by Flyguy 8 years ago
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Yes, this is backward compatible with USB 2.0 but will be restricted to USB 2.0 data transfer speeds.
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