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etk
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Posted : Aug 18, 2005 18:20
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On 2005-08-18 16:41, traveller wrote:
USB2 is just as fast as firewire 800
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wrong dude:
usb2-480mb per second
firewire- IEEE 1394- 400mb per second
firewire- IEEE 1394b (800) - 800mb per second
and for my opinion the firewire connection is much more stable. |
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tomcat
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Posted : Aug 18, 2005 22:13
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Almost correct dude 
The speed looks a little bit higher on usb like you stated but including protocols, overhead ,... usb 2.0 is still not faster than firewire 400.
Remember usb startet with 11mbit or so, firewire already with 400mbit. Im using firewire where possible and yes i agree with you i think also that its more stable |
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traveller
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Posted : Aug 19, 2005 09:54
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Yes well 50 MB/s or 80 MB/s doesn't make much of a difference unless you're transfering dvd images or something. I've got all firewire, firewire 800 and usb2 ports on my puter and I've only used the usb2 ones. I find it very stable as nothing has "not worked" ever for me.. "The dinosaurs became extinct because they didn't have a space program."
- Larry Niven |
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celsung
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Posted : Aug 24, 2005 07:10
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I have a Glyph. They are designed for audio but any HD would be ok as long as it is firewire. |
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