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usb 1.1 to usb 2
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hey my friend has a problem. bought a really old laptop with usb 1.1 and transferring files to ipod takes absolutely ages. Do you know if you can buy an adaptor or something that would increase transfer rate? Thanks
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.He needs something like this :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002 7YIJK/203-0518997-3825560
But it'll take up a PCMCIA slot....
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002 7YIJK/203-0518997-3825560
But it'll take up a PCMCIA slot....
There is a huge difference in data transfer rate between USB 1.1 and 2.0. The speed of the laptop will be able to handle it fine, even if it is 'really old'.
USB 1.1 = 12Mbps
USB 2.0 = 480Mbps
Here's a good article :
http://www.everythingusb.com/usb2/faq.htm
USB 1.1 = 12Mbps
USB 2.0 = 480Mbps
Here's a good article :
http://www.everythingusb.com/usb2/faq.htm