USB cable

[kenmo]

Are some USB cables, USB 1.0 or are all USB cables capable of USB 2...???

The reason I ask is I have an older USB 1.1 cable and want to use it with a USB 2.0 device...

Thanks

Ken

[ROF]

Some are, some aren't. It depends on the specs. You will know when you attach a high speed device via a low speed cable as windows will warn you about the transfer rate.

[doppletwo]

Try it.


The worst that can happen is that it doesn't work and you have to spend $5-10 (USD) to get a USB 2.0 cable.

[waheed]

More info on USB cable already discussed here :

https://forum.videohelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=274211&highlight=usb

[ROF]

In relation to that linked topic I buy my extension cables in bulk lots of 10. These are generic USB2 made in china extension cables and when you buy in bulk you save on shipping. I can get 10 - 6 foot USB2 extension cables delivered to my door for $16. I don't need longer or shorter cables.

Is there any place someone knows of that I could buy them cheaper than this?

[whitejremiah]

cheaper than 16 dollars shipped? probably not.......that is pretty much rock bottom pricing on usb cables, unless your intending on buying in MASS bulk (like hundreds at a time) then maybe you can talk to a company that makes them directly and they can cut you some sort of deal..........but 1.60 per cable (averaging it out) isnt bad at all.....

[ROF]

That's what I thought but it never hurts to ask. In case anyone else is interested: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16812116121

Never buy just 1, you save plenty by buying 2 or more. At 8, shipping is free. I provide these cables to anyone who buys an external drive from me or those needing an extension.

[Doramius]

You can never have enough cables. I always get USB, IDE, Firewire, SATA, internal audio, power, and other cords in bulk.

It sucks when you buy a refurbished optical drive and you realize after it comes you don't have an extra SATA cord hanging around. :/