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Why do we still have usb 2?

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Since usb 3 is backwards compatible why are there still usb 2 ports on new motherboards and often cases? 

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its dirt cheap!

 

also usb 3 is not 100% backwards compatible

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because some of the folks still use xp.

This is the best post i've ever seen.

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Probably cheaper like some people have already said and also nothing wrong with USB 2.0 though I would like a few more USB 3.0 since I only have two ports on the back of my Z68 board.

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also usb 3 is not 100% backwards compatible

What do you mean?

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What do you mean?

 

I have had, and seen certain devices just not register in a USB 3 port

 

Usually fixed with a driver update, but there are still a few issues

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Compatibility, and being able to use a pheriperhal before the pc is booted( IE to enter bios)

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More expensive, it has a bulky connector, it needs drivers and support to work, and unless you are using an storage/network USB device, the extra bandwidth is completely useless.

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you are making me more sad now, i am already depressed.

Wh-why?! 

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