From: Uwe Freese <mail_at_uwe-freese.de>
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 12:21:41 +0200

Hello Pedro,

Pedro Clemente wrote on Wednesday, September 10, 2003, 10:26:26 AM:

PC> I'm sorry to correct you, but usb 2.0 IS faster than firewire.

PC> Firewire has a maximum bandwith of 400 megabits/sec, while usb 2.0
PC> boasts 480 megabits/sec.

PC> It's not a big difference, but with the widespread use of usb, i still
PC> think usb is a more versatile solution that firewire.

The chip for usb inside the archos (ISD-200 IMHO) limits the speed to
about 15 MB/s (?). But the 2,5 inch harddisks aren't faster, so it's ok.
iPod: I don't think it's faster, because I think the 1,8 inch hdd
limits the speed to < 15 MB/s.

Bye, Uwe.
Received on 2003-09-10