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Intel has announced the availability of its Thunderbolt technology, a new high-speed PC connection technology capable of running at 10Gbps that supports both data and display on a single cable. Running at 10Gbps, Thunderbolt can transfer a full-length HD movie in less than 30 seconds.  In a statement, Intel said that the technology would enable simplicity, flexibility and new ways to use a PC. Apple would be the first computer manufacturer off the starting blocks with this new technology by being the first to offer it on its new line of MacBook Pro laptops. Formerly called Light Peak, Thunderbolt's basic purpose is to move media faster while simplifying connections between devices. Combining high-speed data and HD video connections together onto a single cable, the technology delivers this via two communications methods -- PCI Express for data transfer and DisplayPort for displays. PCI Express has the flexibility to connect to almost any type of device, while DisplayPort can drive greater than 1080p resolution displays and up to eight channels of audio simultaneously. While Thunderbolt is clearly meant for HD media creators and enthusiasts who need fast data backup and transfer capabilities, mobile PC users can look forward to it in terms of a single connector on their ultra-thin laptop that extends their high-speed media and HD display capabilities at home or in the office. Intel said the technology is complementary to other I/O technologies that it continues to support. Reports said that though the technology had touted fibre optics when announced in 2009, initial builds will actually be made of copper with fibre optics making their way over time as that technology becomes more affordable. Reports also talked about potential competition from USB, Firewire and HDMI, with USB 3.0 being capable of data transfers of upto 5Gbps.
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