Author: Timothy J. Frohlick
Date: 15:10:40 05/05/02
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Tony, That is true. You don't need much speed for that application. The new USB 2.0 cards have five USB ports that pump either USB 1.x or USB 2.0. It is wise to have lots of USB ports and you can't lose if you have the newer technology. Tim. On May 05, 2002 at 09:27:07, Tony Werten wrote: >On May 05, 2002 at 07:14:07, Timothy J. Frohlick wrote: > >>Chris, >> >>Is that USB 1.x or USB 2.0 ? The latter has a data throughput of 480 Mbit/sec >>which is fast enough. In order to use USB 2.0 in and older machine you need to >>get a USB 2.0 add-on card for $30-40.00 US. Most older computers use the USB >>1.x which is only 12 Mbit/sec. > >How many moves/sec do you want to play ? I think usb 1 should suffice. > >Tony > >If you have one machine that is USB 2.0 and the >>other USB 1.x then you will be limited to the slower speed. As far as I know >>there would be no problem using a USB cable to link one USB port to the other. >>If you use USB 2.0 then you need a USB 2.0 cable. >> >>Tim >> >>On May 05, 2002 at 06:49:09, Chris Taylor wrote: >> >>>Auto232 USB >>> >>>I have noticed this new feature in Hiarcs 8. I was wondering if a simple usb to >>>usb cable is needed, or some powered device? Is it similar to comm port >>>auto232, or is some more software needed? >>> >>>I have a lap link device that uses the usb ports, for moving files between >>>computers. It is called Mega-Data. Do I need a powered divice like this? >>> >>>Will auto232 ever be the same again.............. >>> >>>Chris.
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