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anyone know if one can connect a usb3 device to macbook pro with only usb2?

axisusaxisus Frets: 28336
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...... using some kind of adapter? I know that it won't work directly. Its a 2013 MBP so also has thunderbolt ports.

I've been fishing around the internet for info for some time and my head is about to explode!
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  • JezWyndJezWynd Frets: 6059
    Yes but you will only achieve usb2 speed. Just use the USB port on your Mac.
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  • JezWyndJezWynd Frets: 6059
    edited March 2019
    You can also get a thunderbolt/usb3 adapter which will give you full usb 3 speed.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-Thunderbolt-eSATA-plus-Adapter-Silver/dp/B00PY18ZXO
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  • JezWyndJezWynd Frets: 6059
    Are you sure your 2013 MBP does not have usb3? Early and late 2013’s have usb3 iirc.
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  • axisusaxisus Frets: 28336
    JezWynd said:
    Yes but you will only achieve usb2 speed. Just use the USB port on your Mac.
    Nah, the device I have specifically only works with USB3 - only found out after buying the bloody thing!
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  • MyrandaMyranda Frets: 2940
    axisus said:
    JezWynd said:
    Yes but you will only achieve usb2 speed. Just use the USB port on your Mac.
    Nah, the device I have specifically only works with USB3 - only found out after buying the bloody thing!
    almost definitely a power requirement then, so use a powered usb3 hub
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  • prowlaprowla Frets: 4916
    Some USB2/3 things can be a bit pernickety.
    Have you tried the Lightning-USB adapter option?
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