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2port USB 2.0 Pci Card for Bothmac & Pc
IOGEAR

2port USB 2.0 Pci Card for Bothmac & Pc

Bottom line: The IOGEAR 2port USB 2.0 Pci Card for Bothmac & Pc is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Supports High Speed Data Transfer Rates of up to 480 Mbps
  • ✓ Backed by IOGEAR's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Easily add more USB 2.0 ports to your computer with this IOGEAR GIC220U 2-port PCI card. It features two high speed USB 2.0 ports so you can add high speed USB 2.0 devices such as printers, scanners, card readers, and more!Its USB 2.0 interface provides data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps. Its hot swappable plug and play and is fully backward compatible with USB 1.1. Let this IOGEAR GIC220U 2-port PCI card help you add more USB devices to your computer! Order today!

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored IOGEAR 2port USB 2.0 Pci Card for Bothmac & Pc using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. IOGEAR's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Supports High Speed Data Transfer Rates of up to 480 Mbps
  • Supports Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 (USB 1.1 only), OS X.0.3 (USB 2.0); Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP
  • 40 Times Faster Than The Original USB
  • Fully Backwards Compatible With USB 1.1
  • 2 External Type A USB Ports

Full Specifications

BrandIOGEAR
StyleClassic
Style NameClassic
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberGIC220U
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Mfr Part NumberGIC220U
Hardware InterfacePCI, USB
Global Trade Identification Number00672792500435, 00683728164270

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