Thunderbolt technology is a revolutionary interface supporting high-resolution display & high-performance data devices through a single port. At 10 Gbps, Thunderbolt technology is up to 20x faster than USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 & up to 12x faster than Fire Wire 800. Transferring highdefinition movies & other large files now can take seconds versus minutes when compared with older interface technologies. As part of the Go Flex ecosystem, the Go Flex Thunderbolt portable adapter turns any Go Flex portable drive into a blazing-fast Thunderbolt device for your computer. This portable solution means that you can take it with you everywhere you go, as it is completely bus powered, meaning you do not need an external power supply. Connect it to the end of a daisy chain of Thunderbolt devices, or directly to the Thunderbolt port on your computer. With the help of Thunderbolt technology & compatible peripherals, users can turn their everyday computer into a powerful workstation. Features Bus powered, no external power supply required 10 Gbps Thunderbolt ports Compatible with Thunderbolt displays & data devices Upgrade your interface for faster file transfer performance Works with any Go Flex portable drive Use Thunderbolt compatible peripherals