USB 2.0 hard drive

[barrelmaniac]

my laptop only has USB1 sockets, ie not high speed.

Anyone know if a usb2 external hard drive work ok???

[Win2Win]

It will work, but very slowly.

[TheOldhamWhisper]

It will work, but very slowly.

But unless you are using it day-in, day-out, you won't notice that much difference (especially if you haven't used USB 2.0 before!)

[Win2Win]

How much space do you need? You can get cards now with GB's on.

[barrelmaniac]

I only need about 20-40gb's. Im a bit out of touch with computers these days, but as long as usb2 devices work with usb1 sockets its all good for me.

The one thing that does annoy me now is that the modern day usb sockets dont have enough power to recharge my mp3 player (lower voltage I think)...... bring back the oldschool lol!

[barrelmaniac]

But unless you are using it day-in, day-out, you won't notice that much difference (especially if you haven't used USB 2.0 before!)


Nope, never used usb2 before for file transfer, loading etc ..... I really dont know what im missing

[Sandman]

There isn't an less power delivery on USB2.0 sockets, Barrel. Are you plugging it into a USB hub? If you plug it directly into a USB socket on the PC then it should charge your MP3 player.
Good luck.

[Win2Win]

This'll give you an idea of what is now around http://archive.laptopmag.com/Features/Portable-Storage-Super-Guide.htm?view=Print&Page=4

[Sandman]

But if you lose your finger in an accident, then you lose your data!!!
:)