#1 it was created by Intel. #2 Apple changed the name of the product which is going to cause market confusion. #3 No other computer manufacturer can use it because Apple licensed it exclusively from Intel for a year. #4 Most devices out there can't even use the speed of USB 3.0 so for MOST purposes so Thunderbolt is not really as relevant yet, and won't really be for years. #5 Eat shit Mac fags. </thread>