$49.00 Made Big Difference

Jon, The Elder · 6th of November 2005 (Sun)

I've been limping along on USB 1.1 all this last season. Finally invested in a Belkin USB hi-speed 2.0 hub. What a difference! I'm slowly changing my peripherals to the latest versions in anticipation of building a new computer this Fall. Now I don't have to walk away from the computer and find something to do while it moves/downloads data.
The $49.00 has saved me that much in processing time already.

DocFrankenstein · 6th of November 2005 (Sun)

Funny... I got this:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

Why did you go with belkin?

Scottes · 6th of November 2005 (Sun)

Yeah, I spent a year at USB 1.1 before finally going to 2.0. What a difference!

Belmondo · 6th of November 2005 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocFrankenstein

Funny... I got this:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

Why did you go with belkin?

That's a card reader. He's talking about a hub.

I agree, though. USB 2.0 is a huge improvement. I also have a IEEE-1394 card reader that's about as fast.

DocFrankenstein · 6th of November 2005 (Sun)

OMG that's too funny.

I should really take time and not speedread through.

Ronald S. Jr. · 6th of November 2005 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by belmondo

I also have a IEEE-1394 card reader that's about as fast.

For the computer illiterate, "IEEE-1394" is the same as saying "Firewire". As I understand it, firewire is currently the fastest wired connection available, as far as "peripherals" go. Capable of burst speeds of up to 480mbps. I usre firewire with everything I possibly can. After all, my xps has 6 ports for it.

Belmondo · 6th of November 2005 (Sun)

Firewire and USB 2.0 are about the same speed, but USB will slow down with traffic on the buss. The more peripherals you hang off the USB buss, the slower it gets as they start competing with each other.

m3incorp · 7th of November 2005 (Mon)

Ahhh, a hub is only as fast as the port it is plugged into. Now if that hub is attached via a USB 2.0 PCI card or 2.0 bus card, then I get you.

aam1234 · 7th of November 2005 (Mon)

setiprime, does the hub you bought needs to be plugged to electricity to work.

Does anybody know of a 2.0 hub that can be used directly in the PC/laptop.

Thanks

m3incorp · 7th of November 2005 (Mon)

Almost all can be used without power, but they won't deliver the 2.0 speeds.

Jon, The Elder · 7th of November 2005 (Mon)

aam1234 - m3incorp pretty much answered it. It depends on the card controller and the device needing power. Some are passive but function slower.

DocF - device confusion aside, I have found Belkin to be very reliable. Started using Belkin connectors and cable components in my Video business back in 1986.

Belmondo - I considered that as I have 2 printers and Wacom tablet and card reader permanently plugged into the hub. However, my workflow is such that I am usually performing one task and using one device at a time. The nice part is that it is a 7 device hub - allowing for additional devices for temp plug&play (such as my Epson P2000 viewer).

aam1234 · 7th of November 2005 (Mon)

That's bad news. But thank you guys for the answer.

Citizensmith · 7th of November 2005 (Mon)

Powered/Unpowered USB can be annoying. I had a thumb drive (A Sandisk Cruzer Mini) that would only work in powered hubs, much to my annoyance. Got a Corsair Voyager now and its much happier.
So unpowered sometime means slower and sometimes means no function at all. However, it really beats lugging a transformer around.

As for Belkin, my work used to buy them. I had 3 hubs burn out in under a year (one actually sparked enough to leave a burnt plastic smell) so I will never touch Belkin again. Got an IOgear now that is solid, although I had a cardreader/hub from them that was really crappy.

johnnybfan · 4th of January 2006 (Wed)

Wish I could get my 2.0 connections to read at 2.0 and not 1.1. I had 2.0 until my motherboard took a dump about a year ago. Installed a new one and just can't get the 2.0 to work. I've been in touch with the manufacturer tech dept. and they tell me it's not the fault of their motherboard (

) Right, why would anyone admit that their product stinks? Oh well guess I'll have to break down and get another motherboard - definitely not the same brand - in order to get my 2.0 back. 1.1 stinks

Scottes · 4th of January 2006 (Wed)

How about a USB 2.0 card? I got one for my old PC. I think it was $20, and gave me 4 ports of USB 2.0 on a USB 1.1 motherboard.

6th of November 2005 (Sun)	#1
Jon, The Elder teaching fish to ride a bicycle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warren, Michigan Posts: 2,487	$49.00 Made Big Difference I've been limping along on USB 1.1 all this last season. Finally invested in a Belkin USB hi-speed 2.0 hub. What a difference! I'm slowly changing my peripherals to the latest versions in anticipation of building a new computer this Fall. Now I don't have to walk away from the computer and find something to do while it moves/downloads data. The $49.00 has saved me that much in processing time already. __________________ A 40D, a 30D, some nice glass and a great Shooting Partner. "...As in music, so in life."

6th of November 2005 (Sun)	#2
DocFrankenstein Cream of the Crop Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: where the buffalo roam Posts: 10,809	Re: $49.00 Made Big Difference Funny... I got this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search Why did you go with belkin? __________________ I have typed this from Ubuntu. Vent: One lens, two lenses. Advice=what you seek; advise=what we do. Then="at that time" or "subsequently"; than="compared to". Aperture, not aperature. Their="owned by them"; there="at that place"; they're="they are". Its="owned by it"; it's="it is". Your="owned by you"; you're="you are"; ur="primitive".

6th of November 2005 (Sun)	#3
Scottes Trigger Man - POTN Retired Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: A Little North Of Boston, MA, USA Posts: 12,838	Re: $49.00 Made Big Difference Yeah, I spent a year at USB 1.1 before finally going to 2.0. What a difference! __________________ You can take my 100-400 L away when you pry it from my cold, dead fingers. Scottes' Rum Pages - Rum Reviews And Info Finally, I have a Gallery! Follower of Fidget - Joined the cult of HAMSTTR©

6th of November 2005 (Sun)	#5
DocFrankenstein Cream of the Crop Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: where the buffalo roam Posts: 10,809	Re: $49.00 Made Big Difference OMG that's too funny. I should really take time and not speedread through. __________________ I have typed this from Ubuntu. Vent: One lens, two lenses. Advice=what you seek; advise=what we do. Then="at that time" or "subsequently"; than="compared to". Aperture, not aperature. Their="owned by them"; there="at that place"; they're="they are". Its="owned by it"; it's="it is". Your="owned by you"; you're="you are"; ur="primitive".

6th of November 2005 (Sun)	#7
Belmondo Admin Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 92210 Posts: 42,710 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: $49.00 Made Big Difference Firewire and USB 2.0 are about the same speed, but USB will slow down with traffic on the buss. The more peripherals you hang off the USB buss, the slower it gets as they start competing with each other. __________________ I'm not short. I'm concentrated awesome!

7th of November 2005 (Mon)	#8
m3incorp Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 931	Re: $49.00 Made Big Difference Ahhh, a hub is only as fast as the port it is plugged into. Now if that hub is attached via a USB 2.0 PCI card or 2.0 bus card, then I get you. __________________ 7D, 10D, Canon EFS 18-55mm modded Canon EF 50mm, Canon 85mm 1.8, Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 XR DiII VC Canon EF 70-300mm, 70-200 F4 L, Canon 430ex ii Speedlite.

7th of November 2005 (Mon)	#9
aam1234 Goldmember Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,125	Re: $49.00 Made Big Difference setiprime, does the hub you bought needs to be plugged to electricity to work. Does anybody know of a 2.0 hub that can be used directly in the PC/laptop. Thanks

7th of November 2005 (Mon)	#10
m3incorp Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 931	Re: $49.00 Made Big Difference Almost all can be used without power, but they won't deliver the 2.0 speeds. __________________ 7D, 10D, Canon EFS 18-55mm modded Canon EF 50mm, Canon 85mm 1.8, Tamron 17-50mm F/2.8 XR DiII VC Canon EF 70-300mm, 70-200 F4 L, Canon 430ex ii Speedlite.

7th of November 2005 (Mon)	#11
Jon, The Elder teaching fish to ride a bicycle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warren, Michigan Posts: 2,487	Re: $49.00 Made Big Difference aam1234 - m3incorp pretty much answered it. It depends on the card controller and the device needing power. Some are passive but function slower. DocF - device confusion aside, I have found Belkin to be very reliable. Started using Belkin connectors and cable components in my Video business back in 1986. Belmondo - I considered that as I have 2 printers and Wacom tablet and card reader permanently plugged into the hub. However, my workflow is such that I am usually performing one task and using one device at a time. The nice part is that it is a 7 device hub - allowing for additional devices for temp plug&play (such as my Epson P2000 viewer). __________________ A 40D, a 30D, some nice glass and a great Shooting Partner. "...As in music, so in life."

7th of November 2005 (Mon)	#12
aam1234 Goldmember Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,125	Re: $49.00 Made Big Difference That's bad news. But thank you guys for the answer.

7th of November 2005 (Mon)	#13
Citizensmith Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA USA Posts: 6,376 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: $49.00 Made Big Difference Powered/Unpowered USB can be annoying. I had a thumb drive (A Sandisk Cruzer Mini) that would only work in powered hubs, much to my annoyance. Got a Corsair Voyager now and its much happier. So unpowered sometime means slower and sometimes means no function at all. However, it really beats lugging a transformer around. As for Belkin, my work used to buy them. I had 3 hubs burn out in under a year (one actually sparked enough to leave a burnt plastic smell) so I will never touch Belkin again. Got an IOgear now that is solid, although I had a cardreader/hub from them that was really crappy. __________________ My POTN Gallery, Complete gear list, POTN members who aren't a Turing test "Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire Tradition - Just because you've always done it that way doesn't mean it's not incredibly stupid.

4th of January 2006 (Wed)	#14
johnnybfan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wyoming, MI Posts: 1,548	Re: $49.00 Made Big Difference Wish I could get my 2.0 connections to read at 2.0 and not 1.1. I had 2.0 until my motherboard took a dump about a year ago. Installed a new one and just can't get the 2.0 to work. I've been in touch with the manufacturer tech dept. and they tell me it's not the fault of their motherboard ( ) Right, why would anyone admit that their product stinks? Oh well guess I'll have to break down and get another motherboard - definitely not the same brand - in order to get my 2.0 back. 1.1 stinks __________________ jim 40D w/Grip, XT w/Grip, Canon 10-22, Canon 24-70mm f2.8L, Canon 100-400L IS, Canon 430 EX Flash

4th of January 2006 (Wed)	#15
Scottes Trigger Man - POTN Retired Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: A Little North Of Boston, MA, USA Posts: 12,838	Re: $49.00 Made Big Difference How about a USB 2.0 card? I got one for my old PC. I think it was $20, and gave me 4 ports of USB 2.0 on a USB 1.1 motherboard. __________________ You can take my 100-400 L away when you pry it from my cold, dead fingers. Scottes' Rum Pages - Rum Reviews And Info Finally, I have a Gallery! Follower of Fidget - Joined the cult of HAMSTTR©

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
What is the Big Difference Between...	GageYoung	Small Flash and Studio Lighting	2	19th of July 2007 (Thu) 17:21
I made a BIG mistake yesterday.	jmckell	Canon EF and EF-S Lenses	50	7th of April 2006 (Fri) 15:48
Is there a big difference?	ExPOSED	General Photography Talk	9	17th of February 2005 (Thu) 14:30
Is there a big difference between A and S series about image	Facundo	Small Compact Digitals by Canon	4	19th of September 2004 (Sun) 17:37
Adorama - they made a big mistake	RhoXS	Canon G-series Digital Cameras	9	10th of May 2003 (Sat) 22:45