Intel Releases USB 3.0 Controller Interface Spec
hardsky submitted thrilling news about everyone's favorite interconnect cable by saying "USB 3.0 is set to deliver data-transfer speeds of up to 5Gb/s, initially over tweaked connectors and wiring and, later, over optical links."
It depends, if you plan on using Vista or Windows 7 the short answer is yes.
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