Question

[soccerdude]

Hi I might get an Ipod Nano and I was wondering since my computer only has USB 1.1 would it still transfer the songs? And also is an Ipod compatible with USB 1.1? And one more thing since this might be a stupid question does it come with a rechargeable battery?

Thanks

 

[Nini]

it will still transfer the songs but a lot slower.And yes it comes with a rechargeable battery

It will also take longer to charge

 

[Impr3ssiv3]

no im pretty sure that the ipods HAVE to have 2.0

 

[Nini]

no im pretty sure that the ipods HAVE to have 2.0

thats apple's recommendation

 

[Impr3ssiv3]

but on my mp3 player i NEEDED 2.0 for it to work

 

[kobaj]

It will also take longer to charge

Umm, If I'm not mistaken USB 1.1 runs off the same 5 volts USB 2.0 does.

 

[Nini]

Umm, If I'm not mistaken USB 1.1 runs off the same 5 volts USB 2.0 does.

Here:
this explains it a lil more and if you look at the Notes sectionhttp://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93845

requirements chart http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n93845

 

[Archangel]

Here:
this explains it a lil more and if you look at the Notes sectionhttp://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93845

requirements chart http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n93845

Both USB 1.1 and 2.0 have 5V.. however, Voltage isnt everything.. you also need a current So i guess USB 2.0 ports can deliver a higher current than the 1.1 ports (wouldnt really supprise me if they do, since the devices connected are usually also faster) but if thats true,.. then USB 2 would charge faster indeed,.. or at least, is able to do so

 

[soccerdude]

Thanks very much so I guess it will still work but the songs will basically tranfer more slowly.

 

[diduknowthat]

It works, it's just really really slow...I had to use it on my grandparents computer, it's not fun at all

 

[kobaj]

Both USB 1.1 and 2.0 have 5V.. however, Voltage isnt everything.. you also need a current

The USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 protocols limit bus supplied power to 2.5 Watts (0.5A @ +5V) per port.

http://www.usbpluspower.org/

Why would it charge slower again?

 

[soccerdude]

Is there a hub or something I can connect to my usb port to make it USB 2.0?

 

[palmmann]

Is there a hub or something I can connect to my usb port to make it USB 2.0?

...

no. you can add a usb pci card, though.

 

[soccerdude]

Ok and how much does that go for?

 

[Redbull{wings}]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815153001

thats the cheapest i found on newegg idk how quality goes on these things but hey 6 bucks isnt bad

 

[pokemon87654]

yeah they are really cheap they usually come for free with motherboards

 

[tlarkin]

USB is completely legacy when it comes to devices, even thought its a 2.0 device it will just run at 11mbps transfer rate.

 

[ADE]

Not if its PCI 2.2 ....................I think.......

 

[pyvnetrvne.]

Not if its PCI 2.2 ....................I think.......

Are you trying to give bad advice on purpose?

First off, they aren't even talking about PCI, they're talking about USB. Even if you meant to say USB 2.2, there is no USB 2.2 standard.

 

[ADE]

(key word "think") Why if he put in a USB 2.0 PCI card, how come he will only get USB 1.0 speeds?