USB 2.0 maxed out at a theoretical 480Mbps,
while USB 3.0 can theoretically handle up to 5Gbps.

Mind you, applications like storage will still be limited by the type of drive inside; so, for example, you can expect better performance from RAIDed hard drives or fast solid-state drives (SSDs) than from, say, a standalone single drive connected to the computer via USB 3.0.

Then, Apple's Thunderbolt, which is double the speed of 3.0 will come along and be with us for a long time until the cloud technology takes over...

http://www.apple.com/thunderbolt/

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It's Thunderbolt that intrigues me the most. I have a 27 inch iMac with a Thunderbolt port but the first batch of hard drives that support it have been so expensive that I haven't taken the plunge yet. The old adage "those on the bleeding edge of technology should prepare to be nicked" definitely applies here.

John

Another interesting trend to watch is the evolution of smart tv. The convergence of computer and television hardware will continue, and smart cable providers will integrate cloud storage and standard ISP features.

This technology is here today. Watch it revolutionize the home theater experience, and provide an alternative to laptops and tablets for internet usage. We live in amazing times!

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Being able to play and enjoy music is a gift that's often taken for granted.

Don't leave home without it!