No, just go read some literature on how software can't magically become multithreaded without some level of code rewriting.
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USB3: Worth Waiting For?
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No, just go read some literature on how software can't magically become multithreaded without some level of code rewriting.
I just hope that Apple won't drop FireWire from their laptops by the time they get USB3. I have a FW400 audio interface that I'd like to use on a Macbook instead of the built-in soundcard (which are typically totally crap compared to proper soundcards/audio interfaces).
If Arrandale is used then it may be 10% performance increase, at least in single-threaded tasks.USB3 & Nehalem are the 2 things I'm waiting for before I replace my MBP. I want a noticible jump in performance
Hey, it's Airplaneman. I think we've met before
. Considering USB3 is coming out in a year or so, I say why not wait. More RAM should suffice in the meantime. Waiting will also give you a better processor in your notebook, too.
Getting the benefits of USB 3 will be challenging.
It is not sufficient to simply increase the bus speed. The performance of key USB class drivers is going to be limited by the design of the software protocol. For example, USB 2 disks are already limited by the software protocol before hitting the 480Mbit/s bus limit and they will not run any faster on USB 3 until a new driver protocol is also adopted on both device and host.
It will take quite a while to work through issues such as this. Waiting for USB 3.1 and making the most of established, reliable technologies until then would seem prudent...
It is not sufficient to simply increase the bus speed. The performance of key USB class drivers is going to be limited by the design of the software protocol. For example, USB 2 disks are already limited by the software protocol before hitting the 480Mbit/s bus limit and they will not run any faster on USB 3 until a new driver protocol is also adopted on both device and host.
It will take quite a while to work through issues such as this. Waiting for USB 3.1 and making the most of established, reliable technologies until then would seem prudent...
Oh, cause his computer would be obsolete in a decade. Waiting a year would not render his computer obsolete. I'm sure his BlackBook can handle another year of work. 10 years is another matter. Furthermore, USB comfigurations come out about every 5 years, not every day, so waiting a year would be worth it. (BTW, I bet USB 5.0, not 6.0, would be the new thing then).
Is his computer going to be obsolete next year, then?
There are two reasons most people buy a computer; they need it or they want it.
The former is easy enough to deal with; develop a budget, figure out your needs, ask for some advice, and do some shopping.
The latter, though, is a bit different. If you have to have the latest and greatest gadget, expect to purchase a new system annually. If you just need that new-computer-smell every couple of years, it is a bit easier to gauge when The Next Big Thing is coming. I do not think USB 3.0 is The Next Big Thing.
I have a feeling that USB 3.0 will not be mainstream for at least two more years. Even then, most common applications for the technology will have a Firewire 400/800 or USB 2.0 solution available.
If you have a specialized need for a certain port, then you are always going to be at the mercy of the hardware. That comes with the territory. Look at all of us Pro Tools users that went a bit bonkers when it looked as though Apple was going to phase out Firewire (as seen on the unibody Macbook). How was I going to get my digidesign 003 Rack into my future Macbook?
Hey, it's Airplaneman. I think we've met before
Oh goodness you look familiar. XD
I was actually gonna ask about the processors, too, is i3 going to have any sort of actual impact on anything as far as my usage goes (PS, Flash, Logic), be it performance-wise of battery-life-wise?
Simple advice:
Unless you absolutely, positively need the ability to connect to USB3, why do you need it?
AFAIK, now there is only 1 USB3 device, a HDD, for 2x more then a FW800 version is.
Unless you absolutely, positively need the ability to connect to USB3, why do you need it?
AFAIK, now there is only 1 USB3 device, a HDD, for 2x more then a FW800 version is.