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USB 3.0 SuperSpeed update to eliminate need for chargers
- While the imminent arrival of next-gen USB and Thunderbolt interfaces is no longer fresh news, ComputerWorld brings to attention one potentially revolutionary detail: the next iteration of USB will deliver enough juice to effectively power any device without the aid…
Intel showcases 20Gbps-capable second-gen Thunderbolt technology
- Intel unveiled the second generation of their speedy Thunderbolt connectivity technology during the National Association of Broadcasters conference yesterday. The next generation interface boasts data rates of 20Gbps in both directions which is double the speed of existing Thunderbolt applications.
Optical Thunderbolt cables on the way, prices expected to drop
- As rumored nearly a year ago, it appears optical Thunderbolt cables will be making their debut in 2013. The move to fiber-optic will bring a number of changes, but most importantly should allow for greater speeds (possibly up to 100Gbps)…
Thunderbolt-Equipped Gigabyte Z77X-UP5TH Meets Velociraptor Duo Review
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Unveiled at the 2009 Intel Developer Forum, Thunderbolt wouldn't make its debut into an actual product until two years later with Apple's MacBook Pro 2011 refresh, and then another one until it finally started to find its way into PCs.
With most Thunderbolt-enabled products available today being storage-related, we wanted to see what the new Gigabyte Z77X-UP5 TH motherboard and its dual Thunderbolt ports had to offer in terms of performance. The best way to accomplish that, in our opinion, is to test the new ultra-fast Western Digital My Book Velociraptor Duo, which has a pair of 10,000RPM Velociraptor hard drives.
Portable Thunderbolt drive promises 750MB/sec speeds for $799
- Promise Technology today announced the availability of what it claims to be the world's fastest ultra-portable storage device with Thunderbolt connectivity: the Pegasus J2. At the time of this writing, the J2 appears to only be available at the Apple…
Thunderbolt bandwidth to double in 2014 with Falcon Ridge
- Intel’s Thunderbolt is still getting off the ground when it comes to consumer adoption, with only a handful of systems supporting the high-speed interconnect and just as few peripherals that can take advantage of it. But Intel is not slowing…
Thunderbolt 1.2.1 update resolves kernel panic issue for Mac users
- Apple has released a new Thunderbolt update (1.2.1) which promises not to crash your Mac this time around. For those of you who have been patiently waiting in hopes of avoiding a system crash, it should now be safe to…
Acer launches super-thin, Thunderbolt-equipped Aspire S5 for $1,400
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Acer is stepping up its game in the Ultrabook market with an updated version of their S3 model as well as an all-new Aspire S5 that’s being touted as the thinnest Ultrabook currently available. The 13.3-inch laptop, which was first unveiled...
Warning: Thunderbolt update crashes Macbooks, iMacs
- In addition to a number of major product announcements, Apple also showed off its new Thunderbolt-based gigabit network and FireWire adapters Monday at the 2012 WWDC. In order to enable support for the adapters on older Macs, Apple rolled out…
Asus intros two new Z77 boards, one with native Thunderbolt support
- Asus has added two new motherboards to their Z77 lineup that include support for Thunderbolt connectivity, the P8Z77-V Premium and the P8Z77-V Pro/Thunderbolt. The Premium is an entirely new offering that will be the first board certified by Intel to…
Intel starts shipping next-gen Thunderbolt controllers
- Intel is said to have finished work on its next generation Thunderbolt controller, codenamed Cactus Ridge, and it is apparently ready for Apple's upcoming Mac releases. According to VR-Zone, the new controller should make its way into the iMac and…
Intel set to release Thunderbolt optical cables this year
- Intel has confirmed that it will release optical cables for the Thunderbolt interface later this year, enabling devices to communicate at further distances than possible with the existing copper-based versions, as well as offering increased bandwidth. Thunderbolt was released just…
Lightning Bolt is AMD's answer to Intel's Thunderbolt
- AMD has been quietly demonstrating a cost-effective alternative to Thunderbolt at CES. It's unimaginatively called Lightning Bolt and, according to the company, it will deliver USB 3.0, DisplayPort and power over a single cable with mini DisplayPort connectors for a…
MSI demos Thunderbolt-based external GPU solution
- External graphics solutions have long been a dream of those who want a laptop that's both powerful enough to play games and light enough to carry around comfortably. We've seen some prototypes throughout the years, and some have even made…
Lenovo intros new ThinkPads, Thunderbolt-equipped Edge S430
- Lenovo is kicking off their CES laptop announcements early with the unveiling of several new laptop computers. The round of announcements includes everything from new B Series laptops at the low-end, to a revamped ThinkPad Edge lineup, as well as…
Intel's Thunderbolt to see wider adoption starting April 2012
- Intel is reportedly pushing for wider adoption of its high speed Thunderbolt interconnect in 2012. According to DigiTimes, the company will "fully release" its I/O technology in April -- which happens to coincide with Ivy Bridge's launch -- and already…
Intel: current Thunderbolt ports will support optical cables
- Thunderbolt ports on current Macs will support optical cabling, according to Intel. If you recall, the company's original specification for the technology (codenamed Light Peak at the time) was to use optical cables and eventually reach speeds of up to…
LaCie starts shipping Thunderbolt-equipped Little Big Disk
- LaCie has announced today that its first Thunderbolt device, the Little Big Disk Thunderbolt external drive, is now available for purchase. The drive was announced all the way back in February for a summer launch, and now it is finally…
High-speed Thunderbolt interface coming to PCs
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Intel has announced that high-speed I/O interface Thunderbolt will be making its way to PCs. The news comes from day two of Intel’s Developer Conference during a stage demonstration of pre-production Ultrabook designs...
USB powers up to the tune of 100W, new spec in the works
- Apple and Intel may be pushing Light Peak (aka Thunderbolt) technology forward as a true next-gen USB replacement, but that doesn't mean the latter will die so easily. The USB 3.0 Promoter Group is working on a new specification that…
Apple launches new 27-inch Thunderbolt Display, Mac mini
- Coinciding with the launch of Mac OS X Lion and the revamped MacBook Air, Apple has unleashed a new high-resolution display and Mac mini, both of which advance Apple's adoption of Thunderbolt connectivity (formerly known as Light Peak). Set to…
Sony launches Light Peak-equipped Vaio Z, docking station
- Sony has taken the wraps off its latest Vaio ultraportable, a two-part system that comprises a very lightweight main unit and a separate attachment that will turn it into a powerful desktop replacement when docked. First rumored back in March,…
PCI-SIG proposes external PCIe cable standard
- The PCI Special Interest Group has revealed plans to develop an external version of PCI Express to rival the likes of eSATA, USB 3.0, and Intel’s new Thunderbolt interconnect. The standard would be based on PCIe 3.0 technology, which will…
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