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KittyKatta

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Feb 24, 2011
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the only a compelling reason that I want a 2012 Air vs 2011 is USB3. But now that we're seeing TB->Ethernet, TB->HDMI, TB->FireWire then would it be possible to see TB->USB3?

I know Apple would prefer we buy the newest machines but I'm still curious if the omission is more because of marketing choices or if it's technologically impossible.

Thanks for any input. :D
 

Stetrain

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Feb 6, 2009
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Not shipping yet, but here's a Thunderbolt dock that will include USB 3.0:

belkin_thunderbolt_dock_revised_back.jpg


...today announced that it has revised the specs to boost the previous USB 2.0 ports to USB 3.0..

https://www.macrumors.com/2012/06/0...with-usb-3-0-and-esata-bumps-price-to-399-99/
 
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