Do you think that Intel's Thunderbolt (formerly Light Peak) is...

Could be wrong, but I dont think its going to go anywhere. Unless Intel shoves down throat, shoves some more, then some more.
 
Intel made it, Apple paid for it from my understanding. Pretty cool technology that 98% of computer Users would never use it not to mention have the need for it's use were as a PC with USB 3.0 is more then sufficient.
 
DMGrier said:
Intel made it, Apple paid for it from my understanding. Pretty cool technology that 98% of computer Users would never use it not to mention have the need for it's use were as a PC with USB 3.0 is more then sufficient.
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So this is pretty much gonna go the way of firewire then..
 
I found the following info on http://www.intel.com/technology/io/thunderbolt/index.htm

With the 10 Gbps performance of Thunderbolt products you can

Transfer a full-length HD movie in less than 30 seconds‡
Backup 1 year of continuous MP3 playback in just over 10 minutes‡
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I agree with DMGrier, it sounds like amazing technology, but how many people need that kind of performance?

Even consider eSATA. My current external hard drive is both eSATA and USB 2, and when I get a new machine that I can use the eSATA on I will; but you don't see eSATA being advertised in the stores now. For now, I see USB 3 as the way to go: fast enough for most users, as well as common enough, plus it's backward-compatible.

Davis
 
intel.com said:
  • Bi-directional
  • Dual-protocol (PCI Express* and DisplayPort*)
  • Compatible with existing DisplayPort devices
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above is why I would love to get it on a standard computer. Since it is PCI exp. compatible, then it would be possible to get an external non proprietary PCI exp. x16 device and connect say a GTX590 or HD6990 to a lappy to power gaming, while having a power saving Intel HD or HD4200 series card for mobility.
 
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