USB 3 versions gets confusing

[Dos_Box]

I know many of you are aware of this, but it does sound like there were more than a few committee meetings involved with this.

For those of you not quite aware with what is happening with the USB naming format please enjoy this rant from Linus.

 

[DalekSec]

Agreed, even Thunderbolt is getting confusing now!

 

(I haven't watched the video yet so unsure if he mentioned about that also!)

[bald_pig]

It's not that hard to remember! Just ask for Universal Serial Bus Three point Two Generation Two by Two, how hard can it be?

[DaveTheTech]

It was ok until they renamed the older generations.

[Arthur]

The USB-IF are always doing this. e.g. USB 2.0 Full Speed was actually USB 1.1. 480 Mbps USB 2.0 devices were labelled Hi-Speed.

 

https://arstechnica.com/uncategorized/2003/10/2927-2

 

In the case of the USB 2.0 standard, only Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices run at 480 Mbps. USB 2.0 Full-Speed/USB Full Speed devices are actually 12 Mbps USB 1.1 products. So caveat emptor! When you see the familiar USB 2.0 logo and packaging that trumpets "OMG SUPER EXTREME ULTRA FAST USB 2.0 SPEEDS!", read the specifications to ensure that it is the real deal. Are manufacturers shooting themselves in the foot by overusing the USB 2.0 label? Maybe. At the very least, it requires consumers to spend a bit more time reading labels. Face it: it's not easy being a discerning geek when standards aren't all that standard and marketing runs amok.

[HTCPCP]

You mean that USB 3 changing to USB 3.2 Gen 1 is confusing, Pah, mortals!

 

If you keep changing the names of things, people will think they are better and more shiny, so will request new machines with this 'new' USB 3.2 kit! What's not to like?

[Dos_Box]

It's not that hard to remember! Just ask for Universal Serial Bus Three point Two Generation Two by Two, how hard can it be?

 

[hardtailstar]

Do love a Linus rant!