Hardware: Communications

Introduction
Getting data in and out of a PC can be done in many ways, both wired and wireless. Connections exist for communicating to a variety of Peripheral devices
 * Standard: Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse,
 * Optional: Printer, Scanner, Multi-function (Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax) and
 * Communication devices: Modem, Router, Switch

USB 3.0
USB 3.0 promises the following: (SuperSpeed USB 3.0 FAQ, 2010 ;Universal Serial Bus,2010, July 31).
 * Higher transfer rates (up to 4.8 Gbps)
 * Increased maximum bus power and increased device current draw to better accommodate power-hungry devices
 * New power management features
 * Full-duplex data transfers and support for new transfer types
 * New connectors and cables for higher speed data transfer...although they are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices and computers

eSATA (external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)

 * Used to connect external SATA hard drives directly to the motherboard.
 * Rev 2.0: (SATA 3Gbps)
 * Rev 3.0: (SATA 6Gbps) standard released 2009



Ref: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Serial_ATA Serial ATA. (2011, March 14) ]

Telecom T-Stick

 * Telecom T-stick SW306 21Mbps (2011, April 16). For HSPA networks and able to use UMTS and GSM/EDGE networks.

USB, Suitable for both Windows and Mac operating systems, Supports a MicroSD Card up to 4GB (can double as a portable storage device) 21Mbps Enabled. (National average estimated at 4Mbps)
 * Telecom T-stick MF636 7.2Mbps. National average speed (2011) 3Mbps
 * Telecom Pre-Pay Mobile Broadband 3.6Mbps National average 1.5Mbps

Vodafone (NZ) Vodem

 * Very difficult to find specifications (please help me out !!)