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10/02/2005 06:06:43 PM · #1 |
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10/02/2005 06:07:11 PM · #2 |
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10/02/2005 06:07:47 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Formerlee:
firewire |
firewire 800
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10/02/2005 06:08:11 PM · #4 |
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10/02/2005 06:08:36 PM · #5 |
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10/02/2005 06:09:27 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by gclark:
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Transfer speed
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10/02/2005 06:12:32 PM · #7 |
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10/02/2005 06:16:50 PM · #8 |
| What are you going to use this connection for? Both are great for different things. They say Firewire has a speed advantage but speed is not everything a printer can only print so fast or a scanner can only scan so fast. I have a external hard drive that have both connections and the difference between the transfer speed is small. So for most things get either. |
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10/02/2005 06:23:56 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by gclark:
what is better |
Firewire is better, however, USB is more widely available for compatability if you want flexibility in using your device with a wide range of host computers (especially PC's).
With external drives (storage or optical) it is best to get hardware that has both Firewire and USB so you cover all your bases. |
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10/02/2005 07:27:49 PM · #10 |
USB 1 = 12Mbit
USB 2 = 48Mbit
FW 400 = 400Mbit
FW 800 = 800Mbit
I think that says it all :) |
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10/02/2005 07:32:15 PM · #11 |
| I don't think that's right ... I believe USB II is just about the same speed as the original FireWire 400. |
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10/02/2005 08:12:17 PM · #12 |
I misspelled.. USB2 = 480Mbit ... just missed a 0 :)
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10/03/2005 09:52:38 AM · #13 |
USB2 is good @ burst transfer (small files)
Firewire is good @ continuous transfer (large files) |
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10/03/2005 12:00:15 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by DanSig:
I misspelled.. USB2 = 480Mbit ... just missed a 0 :)
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The chart just shows the raw transfer speed. IIRC, USB2.0 has a lot more overhead than firewire, so larger files are faster on firewire. |
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10/03/2005 12:14:36 PM · #15 |
Awesome chart...
I would still get USB 2.0 for comsumer usage... it is so easy to hook up and so widely compatible.
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10/03/2005 12:15:17 PM · #16 |
So much depends on the specific use:
USB 2.0 & Firewire are reasonably comparable in most applications
USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with other USB versions. (As is Firewire.) However, the total installed base of USB capable devices is probably 100x those of firewire capable. Very few PCs have "firewire" though it is growing.
So if you are looking for a device that will be compatible with many varying systems and future models. Go USB.
Now, Firewire is recommended if you are doing intense production work (ie: movie editing, large massive file operations, etc.) This has long been the fortay of Macs & Firewire. And as the chart posted shows the newer firewire is much faster than USB.
In truth, many units (my external hard drive for example) offer both USB & Firewire.
But in general for most common situation USB 2.0 will be quite fast enough and have a much higher compatibility level. So I'd recommend going with USB over Firewire. But I recommend going with both if you can.
Message edited by author 2005-10-03 12:15:49. |
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10/03/2005 12:19:51 PM · #17 |
Yeah, what Bobster said. I've used a dvd burner off firewire and it does just fine with no hitches.
I have a newer laptop (tablet PC actually) and I only have usb2 ports. I also have a USB high speed HD, USB2.0 High speed card reader and a couple of other USB high speed devices.
I've NEVER seen transfer speeds ANYWHERE NEAR advertised speeds. I don't really know why, but whe connecting USB 2.0 devices I always get little messages indicating that I am using a device that is faster than my port. I don't have a clue why this is. I am planning on taking the computer in one day when I have time, but it seems odd.
I also noticed the same thing when I built up 2 separate desktop computers for friends, all using WinXP. I googled it and wasn't able to find any useful information on it.
For hassle factor, I'd say if you want to do big transfers frequently, use Firewire. Otherwise, there are too many variables with USB2. I don't really care because I use PCMCIA slot card readers now because of convenience and I can empty a 1GB card in like 5 minutes. Not enough time to really get worked up about.
PS. there are three different speed levels within the USB2.0 specification. One is Full Speed, the other is ??? forgotten ??? and there is also High Speed which is actually fast. |
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