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    will USB 3.0 become standard on Ivy Bridge laptops?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by FinkPad, Nov 27, 2011.

  1. FinkPad

    FinkPad Notebook Evangelist

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    will we expect to see the next generation Intel laptops to have USB 3 as the stardard?
     
    FinkPad, Nov 27, 2011
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    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    Supposedly, but given how X79 turned out despite Intel's lofty promises, I wouldn't hold my breath.

    Frankly, there's no reason for Intel to do more than the bare minimum at this point in time, especially given how they'd rather push Thunderbolt.
     
    Peon, Nov 27, 2011
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