The Adaptec USB2Connect 5100 gets you fully in sync with all of todays exciting computer peripherals, and at the same time prepared for even more amazing technology thats just around the bend and headed our way. USB2Connect enables your PC or Mac to work with both USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 supports 480MB/second. Thats 40 times faster than USB 1.1, making the coming of USB 2.0 a great time to be a user of External Storage Devices, DVD-R, DVD-RAM and CD-RW drives, Digital Cameras, Scanners, Printers, Joysticks, Game Pads, Mice, and a lot more!