Data Transfer

[imported_RaverSmurf]

Well, I finally got my IPOD a nice 20gig 4th generation one. But i was wondering, it says for use with firewire or usb 2. Im not sure if I have usb 1 or 2 on my comp (a 4 year old dell), do you tihnk the data transfer will work or is there a way to install a firewire or usb2 port in the computer. Answers would be greatly appreciated.
-Steve

[simplegreen]

usb 1 should work

[Smooth_Imports]

whats the diff between USB 1 & 2

[cacmasta]

i know the answer to that, but i can't remember lol. my dad was giving me a lecture recently on it cause i made the mistake of asking him. as you can tell, i wasn't really paying attention. lol

[B18bEK]

USB 1 supports data transfer at up to 1.5 Mbps for low-speed devices and up to 12 Mbps for full-speed devices.
USB 2 will support up to 480 Mbps for high-speed devices.
Not sure what operating system you are using, this will work for most windows operating systems. Right click "my computer" select properties, highlight the hardware tab, and chose device manager. There you should be able to look down towards the bottom of the list and see if you have any universal serial bus controllers. I don?t think a 4 year old dell would have USB2.

[imported_RaverSmurf]

I know I have USB one i was just wondering if the ipod transfer would work or if there is a way to install a usb2 port.

[imported_Kyle_G]

Originally posted by B18bEK@Aug 4 2004, 09:53 AM
USB 1 supports data transfer at up to 1.5 Mbps for low-speed devices and up to 12 Mbps for full-speed devices.
USB 2 will support up to 480 Mbps for high-speed devices.
Not sure what operating system you are using, this will work for most windows operating systems. Right click "my computer" select properties, highlight the hardware tab, and chose device manager. There you should be able to look down towards the bottom of the list and see if you have any universal serial bus controllers. I don?t think a 4 year old dell would have USB2.

duno about that. my comp is almost 7 years old. and ive got 2.0 USB connections.

[B18bEK]

I believe the USB 2.0 specification was approved in 2000, I could be wrong. I have never known Dell to use the latest technology. I guess you can get anything if you request it and are willing to pay.