USB 2 and 1.1 compatability

Discussion in 'CPU, Motherboards and Memory' started by playfair, Mar 8, 2005.

  1. playfair

    playfair Geek Trainee

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    I have a fairly ancient Gateway computer with 2 off USB 1.1 ports also a ZIP 100 drive
    I intend to get some new gear and am planning the best way to transfer data to the new computer when I get it.
    I have seen some solid state USB 2 compatible memories
    Will they load from my existing USB 1.1 ports?
    Any better ideas to transfer data much appreciated

    Playfair
     
    playfair, Mar 8, 2005
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  2. matttibb

    matttibb Geek Trainee

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    I think it is compatible but Usb 2 is faster. Firewire is even faster than both of these.
     
    matttibb, Mar 8, 2005
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  3. Addis

    Addis The King

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    USB2.0 devices will be compatible with USB1.1. But they will only work at 1.1 speed (12mb burst). But with USB2.0 doing 480Mb sec its faster than firewire.
     
    Addis, Mar 8, 2005
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