USB help.

J0e Musashi · Sep 24, 2004

I want to buy an MP3 player. The tech specs say that its USB 2.0. I only have USB 1.0. Will I be able to use the player? I've been told that I will, but transfer will be slower. I'm not 100% sure on this info. Can anybody steer me in the right direction?
Thanx.

Highlander67 · Sep 24, 2004

It depends. Typically the software when installing will verify the speed of the ports. If you are running USB 1.X, A usb add-in card is very cheap. Maybe around 10-20 dollars to upgrade. I would if you intend on getting one.

Nesagwa · Sep 24, 2004

J0e Musashi said:
I want to buy an MP3 player. The tech specs say that its USB 2.0. I only have USB 1.0. Will I be able to use the player? I've been told that I will, but transfer will be slower. I'm not 100% sure on this info. Can anybody steer me in the right direction?
Thanx.

USB 2.0 stuff works on USB 1.0, but only slower (since 2.0 is new and such).

J0e Musashi · Sep 24, 2004

Nesagwa said:
USB 2.0 stuff works on USB 1.0, but only slower (since 2.0 is new and such).

I'm rather astounded that you offered me any help.I appreciate it though. Thanx very much.

kernow · Sep 24, 2004

it'll work

firewire > usb

not sonic · Sep 24, 2004

nothing uses firewire

and its never standard on mobos :envy:

Highlander67 · Sep 24, 2004

kernow said:
it'll work

firewire > usb

It depends on the device. Certain software will verify the USB 2.0 Chipset to continue installing.

LWK · Sep 24, 2004

I reccomend you upgrade to 2.0. I bought a pci card with 4 hubs recently, its a cinch to install, and if you have service pack 2, it should install the drivers automatically. (I hate installing third party usb drivers)

The card should run you less then 25 for a four hub pci.

gamejunkie · Sep 24, 2004

I also recommend getting a 2.0 pci card if you have an open slot. The difference in transfer speeds is phenominal.

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