Re: Firewie



In article <1h5ah5a.xk70o91mrxneN%dowling@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, Richardfd wrote:
> D.M. Procida <real-not-anti-spam-address@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
>>
>> I used a Belkin one I think (not sure, it's in the office). In fact
>> since it's been sitting in its packaging since the single time it was
>> used, I might as well sell it, so if you want it and don't mind waiting
>> until I next go to the office later in the week let me know.
> Yes, let me know when and costs.
>>
>> Remember that the newest iPods don't even properly support FireWire, so
>> you might need to get a USB one anyway.
>
> Didn't know that, seems an odd move , but is it correct that USB2 is
> faster than Firewire?

No.

On paper, yes (USB2 is officially 480Mbits vs. Firewire's 400Mbits) but
in the real world Firewire seem to get better use of the bandwidth.

Jim
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