[iBook] USB 1.1 or 2.0 (was external drive: USB vs. firewire)

[R. Hefner]

Thanks for the links Roger! I'm probably going to go with that Neptune 
drive from OWC.

Ronda

Roger Harris wrote:
> Hi Ronda,
> 
> You have USB 1.1 so you will need to get a Firewire external unless  you 
> want to cook a turkey while files transfer. The Firewire is often  $20 
> or $30 more but it is money well spent. Actually I didn't know if  you 
> needed a hard drive or a CD burner. The Burner is the biggest  problem 
> with USB 1.1; A hard drive would not be as bad but you are  still better 
> off with Firewire. Firewire will also allow for OS  installs as a backup 
> that is bootable.
> 
> LaCie is pricey; try OWC:
> http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/
> 
> Their Neptune drives are pretty low cost: $106 for 80g Firewire w/cable
> http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/owc-neptune-drives/
> 
> The Elite Drives are $130 for 80g
> http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/fw400-USB2-combo-drives/
> 
> Roger
> 
> 
> On Sep 21, 2005, at 5:10 PM, R. Hefner wrote:
> 
>> Hi Roger,
>>
>> My iBook is a G3 from 2002. The system profiler says my USB speed  is 
>> "up to 12 Mb/sec". Is this USB 1.1?
>>
>> Can anyone suggest a reliable and portable 40-80gb firewire drive?  I 
>> was looking at a Lacie USB 2.0 but this may be out now.
>>
>> Thanks for all the replies!
>>
>> Ronda
>>
>> Roger Harris wrote:
>>
>>> Most likely your iBook has USB 1.1 (unless it is a G4 from this   
>>> year); It is very very slow when burning. You will do yourself a  
>>> big  favor going with Firewire.
>>> A USB 1.1 takes 20 to 30 min for a music CD. A firewire 400 will  
>>> take  5 to 7 min. The newer USB 2.0 is much closer to the firewire  
>>> speed,  but USB 2 on the drive means nothing if your ibook is USB 1.1
>>> roger
>>> On Sep 21, 2005, at 11:48 AM, R Hefner wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi All,
>>>>
>>>> I am looking into getting another external drive for my iBook---  
>>>> can't really afford to upgrade the internal drive and I don't  
>>>> think  I could manage a DIY on it.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Besides speed are there other advantages to a firewire drive?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> TIA for any help!
>>>>
>>>> Ronda
>>>>
>>>>
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