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blueerica
01-16-2005, 11:52 AM
USB2 ---- it's it downward compatible?
For example, can you use USB2 with the regular old USB? I understand A & B... But I don't understand the whole thing.
I never thought that hard about it, and my dear S.O. isn't around to answer my question, which is actually on behalf of an off-board friend that I can't visually see what he's talking about...
Yes, you just wont get the same speeds as USB2.
if you have USB2 inputs on your computer, and a USB2 device, make sure you have a USB2 cable also. (if you dont, it wills till transfer at USB 1 rates)
There my be a few exceptions where it's not backwards compatible, but I havent run into any yet.
DisneyFan25863
01-16-2005, 02:57 PM
Yes, you just wont get the same speeds as USB2.
if you have USB2 inputs on your computer, and a USB2 device, make sure you have a USB2 cable also. (if you dont, it wills till transfer at USB 1 rates)
There my be a few exceptions where it's not backwards compatible, but I havent run into any yet.
Are you sure bout the USB 2 cable thing? I'm pretty sure thats just a marketing trick. Its the same cables, all the change was made on the cards.
blueerica
01-16-2005, 03:01 PM
Well, basically the situation sets up a little more like this:
The computer in question has the old USB card installed in the back. For christmas, they got something that uses USB2. Can they plug it in? Will it work?
I am thinking it will work, but want to have more verification.
It should work fine, just not at USB 2 Speed..
Are you sure bout the USB 2 cable thing? I'm pretty sure thats just a marketing trick. Its the same cables, all the change was made on the cards.
You may be right, but I thought windows told me it was the wrong speed, and the only thing that wasnt USB2 was the cable..(but i may be wrong)
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