USB 3.0

The new USB 3.0 was launched back in January. It replaces the USB 2.0 format and will transfer data at over 10x the speed of the latter. My gripe is that you can't but a computer fitted with USB 3.0 ports - Why? probably because the big distributers have so much old stock that they are trying to shift it before selling the decent stuff! You will end up lumbered with a PC that can't connect to new devices without the need for a fiddly adaptor gadget or something! Also watch out for the new intel i series of chips - most retailers are offering overpriced systrms fitted with the NEW intel i3 chip - beware this is the bottom end of the series i3. i5 & i7, The i5. The i3 chip's performance is good for a low priced budget PC it has no place in any PC priced over £500. If you are thinking of purchasing a PC then hang out for a while. If you are spending over £500, then insist on USB 3.0 ports and an i5 processor preferably i5 -750.