Does anybody know how I might go about adding USB 2.0 to my iBook. I was thinking of implementing this over Firewire (my only option, actually). So my question: is there a small and payable USB 2.0 to Firewire bridge available somewhere?
sorry, i dont think you can do anything to get USB 2.0 on your computer... this is why it should be STANDARD... <img src="graemlins/oyvey.gif" border="0" alt="[No]" />
The only computers (to my knowledge) that can get USB 2.0 are those with PCI or PC card slots... (Power lines)
maybe the original iMacs with the Mezzanine slot, but i doubt it.
USB 2 was developed through Intel's desire to make the USB platform faster. While they were able to make it faster, they sacrificed stability in the process. I doubt Apple would ever ship a Mac with USB 2 because of it's stability issues.
<strong>USB 2 was developed through Intel's desire to make the USB platform faster. While they were able to make it faster, they sacrificed stability in the process. I doubt Apple would ever ship a Mac with USB 2 because of it's stability issues.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Doesnt the new G4 towers ship with USB2?
If you have firewire why go for USB2?
Im sure if you asked a technician somewhere they could knock something up.
There is absolutely no urgency in getting USB 2 into new macs and Apple knows this. There is nothing special about USB 2, and firewire is still better in many, if not all scenarios (DV, Hard Drives etc.).
I imagine at some point USB 2 will find its way into macs as standard, but its not like theres a rush.
Dont get your panties in a bunch <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laughing]" />
<strong>why are you choosing to go with USB 2.0 instead of F/W?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Because I'm (probably) getting a great deal on an Archos 20 GB mp3 player/recorder. Only downside: usb 2.0 (that is: if I want fast transfer - I guess I'll sit it out for now - it'll be probably faster than writing a cd and then have that skip all the way while 'being active')
<strong>Um, not to be a style junkie or anything, but all of Archos' product are hideous. Really, why is their MP3 player better than an iPod?</strong><hr></blockquote>
It's not, and I wouldn't dare to make that claim, but: I think at least the price on this one (I MIGHT get) is right (300 euro for a 20 GB model, instead of 650 euro for the iPod), and it is a RECORDER. Functionality that the iPod lacks completely. **** elegance, this'll go in as deep a pocket as I can find, and that's where mp3 players belong.
I guess if you're referring to some firmware update to make your usb 1 ports into 2.0, this will not be possible. It IS a hardware issue, and unless you open your computer and manually replace them (or add a pci card if you have a tower) you will not enjoy the benefits of usb 2.0 untill apple says you are allowed to. Where's the 1984 ad when you need it?
It's not, and I wouldn't dare to make that claim, but: I think at least the price on this one (I MIGHT get) is right (300 euro for a 20 GB model, instead of 650 euro for the iPod), and it is a RECORDER. Functionality that the iPod lacks completely. **** elegance, this'll go in as deep a pocket as I can find, and that's where mp3 players belong.</strong><hr></blockquote>Can you not order from overseas to get cheaper prices? I don't know how it is in europe, but I just ordered a dvd box set from amazon.ca from the US without problems. Looking at the archos 20GB on amazon, the uk price is over twice as much as the US store.
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The only computers (to my knowledge) that can get USB 2.0 are those with PCI or PC card slots... (Power lines)
maybe the original iMacs with the Mezzanine slot, but i doubt it.
<strong>USB 2 was developed through Intel's desire to make the USB platform faster. While they were able to make it faster, they sacrificed stability in the process. I doubt Apple would ever ship a Mac with USB 2 because of it's stability issues.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Doesnt the new G4 towers ship with USB2?
If you have firewire why go for USB2?
Im sure if you asked a technician somewhere they could knock something up.
There is absolutely no urgency in getting USB 2 into new macs and Apple knows this. There is nothing special about USB 2, and firewire is still better in many, if not all scenarios (DV, Hard Drives etc.).
I imagine at some point USB 2 will find its way into macs as standard, but its not like theres a rush.
Dont get your panties in a bunch <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laughing]" />
<strong>why are you choosing to go with USB 2.0 instead of F/W?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Because I'm (probably) getting a great deal on an Archos 20 GB mp3 player/recorder. Only downside: usb 2.0 (that is: if I want fast transfer - I guess I'll sit it out for now - it'll be probably faster than writing a cd and then have that skip all the way while 'being active')
<strong>Um, not to be a style junkie or anything, but all of Archos' product are hideous. Really, why is their MP3 player better than an iPod?</strong><hr></blockquote>
It's not, and I wouldn't dare to make that claim, but: I think at least the price on this one (I MIGHT get) is right (300 euro for a 20 GB model, instead of 650 euro for the iPod), and it is a RECORDER. Functionality that the iPod lacks completely. **** elegance, this'll go in as deep a pocket as I can find, and that's where mp3 players belong.
Or is this a hardware issue?
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It's not, and I wouldn't dare to make that claim, but: I think at least the price on this one (I MIGHT get) is right (300 euro for a 20 GB model, instead of 650 euro for the iPod), and it is a RECORDER. Functionality that the iPod lacks completely. **** elegance, this'll go in as deep a pocket as I can find, and that's where mp3 players belong.</strong><hr></blockquote>Can you not order from overseas to get cheaper prices? I don't know how it is in europe, but I just ordered a dvd box set from amazon.ca from the US without problems. Looking at the archos 20GB on amazon, the uk price is over twice as much as the US store.