Accelerate PC Performance with New MANHATTAN SuperSpeed USB Devices

MANHATTAN, a leading global provider of personal computer components, peripherals, cables and accessories and one of the first brands to offer SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) personal computing products, introduces three new SuperSpeed USB devices. A new MANHATTAN SuperSpeed USB Desktop Hub creates 4 additional SuperSpeed USB connections on desktop, notebook and netbook computers to attach external storage, Web cameras and other SuperSpeed USB peripherals. Use the MANHATTAN SuperSpeed USB to SATA Adapter to connect SATA, enhanced-SATA and ATA / ATAPI devices to PCs through a SuperSpeed USB port. It allows technical and home users to transfer, store or share large files on hard drives up to 3.5” at faster SuperSpeed USB rates. The new MANHATTAN SuperSpeed USB SATA Quick Dock with a dual slot helps facilitate data access, storage creation and drive exchanges between 3.5” and 2.5” SATA hard drives. Ideal for owners of numerous hard drives, tasks are easily completed without multiple enclosures and inconvenient installation and removal in PC cases.

Supporting SuperSpeed USB data transfers of up to 5 Gbps with Windows and Mac compatibility and hot-swap capability, these new MANHATTAN SuperSpeed USB peripherals and components easily out perform other less capable devices.

MANHATTAN is a leading global provider of single-source personal computing solutions protected with a lifetime warranty for work, home and mobile venues. For our full line of SuperSpeed USB components, peripherals and cables and more, visit www.manhattan-products.com.

Top Benefits of USB 3.0

USB 3.0 has raised the bar for data transfer technologies. This version of USB was not a simple rework and improvement of the previous versions; rather, it was a rebuilding of the standard from the ground up. Known as SuperSpeed USB, the new specifications have made many improvements over the previous versions. The most outstanding improvement is the transfer speed. Other benefits include backwards compatibility, lower power consumption and the wide adoption of USB.


Increased Speeds
USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 had data transfer rates of 12Mbps and 480Mbps respectively. SuperSpeed USB has raised the bar to a staggering 4.8Gbps as a top transfer speed. While these numbers may look impressive, many people do not understand what that means in real application. To help understand the differences between USB technologies and competing data transfer methods refer to the chart below. The chart includes the different technologies and how long it would take to transfer a 25GB file (the size of a typical High Definition movie).

USB 1.1: 5 hours, 27 minutes, 7 seconds
USB 2.0: 8 minutes, 11 seconds
FireWire800: 4 minutes 54 seconds
SATA 3Gbps: 1 minute 17 seconds
USB 3.0: 43 seconds

Backwards Compatibility
Compatibility to previous versions of USB was essential for the creation of the USB 3.0 standards. Allowing people to be able to use older devices with newer controller cards and visa versa was essential. By maintaining backwards compatibility, users are able to integrate the newer products at their own pace. Cables, controllers and peripheral devices will all work together even if the USB versions are not the same. Backwards compatibility encourages adoption of the new technology, without putting financial and technical burdens on the user.

Low Power Consumption
With all of the emphasis on mobile computing, SuperSpeed USB has lowered the power consumption requirements. This provides more efficient use of battery power and prolonging run time and overall life of SuperSpeed USB devices. The lower power consumption also reduces heat build up, which can damage devices and reduce the life span. The less heat a system produces, the less money and power has to be spent in cooling the system.

Wide Spread Adoption
USB technology is the market leader in data transfer technology. The wide spread usage of USB for peripheral devices and direct connection to storage devices is another strength for USB. One connection type for multiple devices from mice, keyboards, enclosures, printers, hubs, hard drives, adapters and more use USB for connectivity. The wide spread adoption ensures that USB will remain a strong technology for many years.

MANHATTAN Adds Digital Storage Options with New SuperSpeed Enclosure

MANHATTAN, a leading global provider of personal computer components, peripherals, cables and accessories, announces its newest Drive Enclosure and first personal computing peripheral featuring SuperSpeed USB capability. With data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps or nearly ten-fold above those of Hi-Speed USB, this new MANHATTAN SuperSpeed USB Drive Enclosure accommodates 3.5” SATA hard drives to help meet high performance demands and storage applications with the benefit of reduced wait times and improved power efficiency. Windows 7 compliant and backwards-compatible with earlier USB versions, its Plug and Play and hot-swap functionality make it ready, willing and able to provide reliable digital storage in the home and office.

MANHATTAN is a leading global provider of single-source personal computing solutions protected with a lifetime warranty for work, home and mobile venues. For our full line of Components, Peripherals and Cables including drive enclosures and docking kits, visit www.manhattan-products.com.