Usb 1.0 vs usb 2.0

[Joe505]

Howzit guys?i have a laptop that has a usb 1.0 port.i now purchased an external dvd writer with a usb 2.0. obviously its copying really slow.my question-is there any way i can get my port to run like it would had it be en a usb 2.0?

[boramk]

I don think so..

[Darshur]

no you can't, but if you laptop has a PCMCIA slot, you can buy a usb2.0 PCMCIA card..

I had an old dell laptop and it use to run at usb 1.0 until I downloaded the latest drivers, check for the latest drivers before purchasing the card..

[Joe505]

Im a bit clueless when it comes to pc's,what kind of slot is a pcmcia? i have a dell latitude c610..ancient i know!

[FrancTheTank]

throw it away and buy a laptop with a faster usb.

I hate old PC's for one reason, they're slow.

Not much you can do, except for the pcmcia route. Good luck

[Joe505]

Lol. if only i had the bucks to purchase a new one i wouldve. Btw where is the pcmcia slot?

[dj_jyno]

On the c610 it should be on the left hand side, right below the Esc key.

[gregmcc]

Different laptop - but it should look the same (the top slot)

http://www.notebookreview.com/assets/15503.jpg

[Joe505]

Ok thanks guys i see its the slot where i have an additional network card. when i purchased it it came with it. any idea of how much the usb pcmcia will cost?

[Darshur]

Its around R200, check for the price here www.extremeshop.co.za search for pcmcia usb 2

[Joe505]

Thanks for the help guys. Much appreciated!

[dequadin]

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