Usb 3.0

[photogpab]

Im sorry for the incredibly dumb question, but do iMacs come equipped for USB 3.0 devices? My model is the late 2011 model (before this new thin model).

before i buy an external hard drive i am unsure if it can take USB 3.0

[NutsNGum]

Originally Posted by photogpab

Im sorry for the incredibly dumb question, but do iMacs come equipped for USB 3.0 devices? My model is the late 2011 model (before this new thin model).

before i buy an external hard drive i am unsure if it can take USB 3.0

I'm afraid your model only supports USB 2.0.

[GGJstudios]

Originally Posted by photogpab

Im sorry for the incredibly dumb question, but do iMacs come equipped for USB 3.0 devices? My model is the late 2011 model (before this new thin model).

before i buy an external hard drive i am unsure if it can take USB 3.0

No, your model comes with USB 2.0 ports.

You can find specs on all Apple products:

• By visiting EveryMac.com
• By using Mactracker
• By entering your serial number here to find specs for your model.

[photogpab]

thank you all!

[brand]

Even though your iMac only has USB2.0 the actual answer to your question is yes iMacs come equipped for USB 3.0 devices.

[GGJstudios]

Originally Posted by brand

Even though your iMac only has USB2.0 the actual answer to your question is yes iMacs come equipped for USB 3.0 devices.

That's not true for the OP's iMac. Only 2012 Mac models support USB 3.0.

[brand]

Originally Posted by GGJstudios

That's not true for the OP's iMac. Only 2012 Mac models support USB 3.0.

What I said is true. I never said that the OP's iMac supported USB3. I said that his iMac only has USB2.0 and that yes iMacs do come equipped for USB 3.0 devices. Both things I said are accurate and true.

His question is below.

Originally Posted by photogpab

do iMacs come equipped for USB 3.0 devices?

[GGJstudios]

Originally Posted by brand

What I said is true. I never said that the OP's iMac supported USB3. I said that his iMac only has USB2.0 and that yes iMacs do come equipped for USB 3.0 devices. Both things I said are accurate and true.

His question is below.

The OP was asking about their 2011 iMac. The answer to the question is, "No, all earlier iMacs, including your 2011 iMac, do not come equipped for USB 3.0 devices. Only 2012 iMacs come equipped for USB 3.0 devices." Or, if you prefer, "Yes, some iMacs come equipped for USB 3.0 devices, but not yours."

[NutsNGum]

Originally Posted by brand

What I said is true. I never said that the OP's iMac supported USB3. I said that his iMac only has USB2.0 and that yes iMacs do come equipped for USB 3.0 devices. Both things I said are accurate and true.

His question is below.

Mary, Mary, quite contrary.

[brand]

Originally Posted by GGJstudios

"Yes, some iMacs come equipped for USB 3.0 devices, but not yours."

I would agree with saying it that way.

I answered the question just as he asked it.

[Tanax]

Actually brand is correct.

1. OP's iMac does not have USB3
Reason: It's the 2011 model

2. All iMacs comes shipped with USB3
Reason: Because all currently shipped iMacs are of the 2012 model which has USB3.

So can we move on from that?

[GGJstudios]

Originally Posted by Tanax

All iMacs comes shipped with USB3

False. All 2012 iMacs come with USB 3.0. All earlier models, some of which ship currently as refurb models, do not.

The OP did not ask about 2012 iMacs or currently shipped new iMacs. The OP clearly stated they were asking about their 2011 iMac, which does not support USB 3.0. It is misleading to state otherwise. Read all of the original post, in context:

Originally Posted by photogpab

Im sorry for the incredibly dumb question, but do iMacs come equipped for USB 3.0 devices? My model is the late 2011 model (before this new thin model).

before i buy an external hard drive i am unsure if it can take USB 3.0

[Tanax]

Originally Posted by GGJstudios

False. All 2012 iMacs come with USB 3.0. All earlier models, some of which ship currently as refurb models, do not.

The OP did not ask about 2012 iMacs or currently shipped new iMacs. The OP clearly stated they were asking about their 2011 iMac, which does not support USB 3.0. It is misleading to state otherwise. Read all of the original post, in context:

Good grief, hello Mr. Police
You know, brand also said that OP's model did not have USB3, thus answering OP's question about if his model supports USB3. Lighten up.

[Giuly]

Why don't you buy Thunderbolt-attached storage like the 4TB Seagate Backup Plus with the Backup Plus Thunderbolt Adapter, Western Digital MyBook Thunderbolt Duo or the LaCie Little Big Disk instead?

[Kodo1670]

Nevertheless, OPs imac 2011 is equipped for USB3. Like every computer from the last 10 years.
It just wont get the benefit of the speed of a USB3-interface.

But when it comes to buy an external HD today, than of course one would buy a device with USB3. It's compatible with older USB2-hardware.

[NutsNGum]

Originally Posted by Kodo1670

Nevertheless, OPs imac 2011 is equipped for USB3. Like every computer from the last 10 years.
It just wont get the benefit of the speed of a USB3-interface.

But when it comes to buy an external HD today, than of course one would buy a device with USB3. It's compatible with older USB2-hardware.

Thank you, Captain Obvious.