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want an external dvd writer, but which?
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bimluvsya
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21. September 2005 @ 13:01 |
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Hi,
I posted on this site for the first time recently and got great help with my dv cam prob, so firstly thank v.much TPFKAS, u da man/woman.
Secondly I'd like to thank my parents..
Any way, I want an external dvd burner, multi format yadah yadah, all the bells and whistles but don't want to spend a shed load of cash( surprise surprise),I'm thinking about 60 or 70 english pounds.
There are a few about but my main concern is the whole usb 2 thing.
How do I know if my lap top is usb 2 compatable?
I've heard a lot about transfer rates being 10 times faster than usb1 but if my laptop is not compatable wouldn't the quality of the dvd being ripped( I make no bones about it) be crap 'cos of the transfer rate.
Also TPFKAS sorted my fire wire problem , but most of the external writers don't have firewire port,unless they just don't shout about them.
And finally, just a bit of info on the usb thing, i have a 256mb usb 2.0 flash drive which works fine , so does that mean my lap top is complient with the usb2 shennanigans?
Sorry about the length( I have to say that a lot)of the post but more is good...or summit.
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ddp
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21. September 2005 @ 13:16 |
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check your device manager to see if have usb 2 root hub & advanced controller. check on the price of an usb2 enclosure, firewire enclosure, internal burner compared to an external usb2 or firewire burner.
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bimluvsya
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22. September 2005 @ 00:56 |
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uh..huh..check the what now?
'kay, when I get back from werk I'll do the deed, then check my device
manager like you said.
Thanks for the heads up.
I'll probably be back with more questions v. soon.
Till then...
ta
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bimluvsya
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22. September 2005 @ 04:34 |
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Just checked my work computer, which has a usb 2.o capable message under the device manager bit but my laptop at home says standard usb.
So, does this mean that the quality of recordings I make with an external dvd burner will be poor quality, or will it just take longer using my standard usb port on the laptop?
Basically , am I better of getting a burner with firewire ports?
Also my laptop is newer than my work pc, so why doesn't it have usb 2.0 enabled on it??
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ddp
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22. September 2005 @ 07:43 |
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because it is newer doesn't mean it is upto date as the laptop could actually be older than the pc. is there any unknown or exclamation marks in device manager?? what is the make & model# of the laptop??
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bimluvsya
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22. September 2005 @ 14:02 |
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It's an acer aspire 1500 laptop.
I've seen an lg external dvd burner going for about £60 which seems to have reasonable reviews and uses a firewire aswell as usb 2.
I think I'll delve into that a bit further and take the option of usb2 and firewire just in case.
Do you think that'll be a safe bet?
Thanks for all the input by the way, appreciate it.
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ddp
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22. September 2005 @ 15:41 |
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yes & what is laptop specs like.
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bimluvsya
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23. September 2005 @ 11:27 |
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It's an acer, radeon 9600 graphix, 40 gb hard drive 512 mb.Amd 3ghz processor.Plays dvds DivX etc fine...firewire fine with dv only usb compatability problem.
That's about all I no.
Is that any help?
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ddp
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23. September 2005 @ 16:04 |
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you have usb2 on the laptop.
Model
Aspire 1500 Series
Specifications
Model
PN
CPU
RAM
HDD
Optical
LCD
LAN
OS
AS1501LCi LX.A1605.038 AMD 64 3000+ 2*256 40 Combo 15 802.11g XP Home
AS1501LMi LX.A1605.039 AMD 64 3000+ 2*256 60 Combo 15 802.11g XP Home
Part Number
See models above
Processor / Speed
AMD Athlon 64 3000+ or higher
Core Logic Chipset
VIA Apollo K8T800
System Bus Speed
RAM / Max RAM
512MB / 2GB
Video Subsystem
ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 with 65MB DDR VRAM
LCD Properties
14.1" XGA TFT - 1024 x 768 x 16.7
or 15.0" SXGA+ TFT - 1400 x 1050 x 16.7
(varies by model)
Hard Disk Drive
30GB ATA/100 or higher
(varies by model)
Floppy Disk Drive
1.44MB 3.5" internal
CD-ROM Drive
24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM, DVD-CDRW Combo, DVD-Dual
(varies by model)
Battery, Primary
Lithium Ion
Sound Subsystem
Audio system with built-in speakers
SoundBlaster Pro and MS-Sound compatible
PCCard Support
1 Type III or 2 Type II PCCard slots
Pointing Device
Touchpad
Peripheral Subsystem
4 USB 2.0, 1 IEEE 1394, 1 VGA, 1 Parallel, 1 FIR,
1 RJ-45, 1 RJ-11, 1 S-video/TV out
1 Microphone/Line-in, 1 Headphone/Speakers/Line-out
Modem
56K ITU V.92 PPT approved data/fax
Wake-on-Ring ready
Ethernet
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Dimensions / Weight
326 x 290 x 38.6-42.9 mm
7.51 lbs (with primary battery and 15.0" LCD)
AC Power
100-240V AC AutoSensing Adapter
Environment
Shock
Operational/Non-Operational
5 G max. pulse / 40 G max. pulse
Vibration
Non-Operational
5-27HZ, 0.16" p-p, 2g peak, 27-500HZ
Temperature
Operational/Non-Operational
+5ºC - +35ºC / -20ºC - +50ºC
Humidity
Operational/Non-Operational
10% - 90% / 10% - 90%
Altitude
Operational/Non-Operational
10,000 ft / 40,000 ft
Operating System
Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home
(varies by model)
Warranty
Limited 1-year warranty
Limited 1-year warranty on batteries and options
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23. September 2005 @ 16:34 |
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bimluvsya
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24. September 2005 @ 03:55 |
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Well you know more specs than me about my machine, which shows how computer literate I am!
It's an aspire 1501c ( I had to dig up the old box for that one)
It still dosen't say usb2 enabled in device manager though and I don't understand why it says it on the machine in work and not the laptop if it is?
Any way I think I'll get an external dvd burner with both firewire and usb ports, that way I should be okay.
Do you know if the quality of the data is affected transfering through usb 1 or if it just takes longer?
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ddp
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24. September 2005 @ 07:45 |
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just takes longer. do you have sp1 or 2 loaded because it appears you have a via chipset on the motherboard & to get usb2 installed besides being enabled in the bios is to have at least sp1 loaded than the via usb2 driver installed.
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bimluvsya
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24. September 2005 @ 08:12 |
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I tried to install some drivers previously,for my dv driver problem, and the message came up about needing sp2 installed, so using my fantastic deductive powers(which have proved pants so far..),I reckon I got sp1 on this machine.
Also I'm on dial up and download time forsp2 for me is pretty astronomical.I tried to find the link to get sp2 sent out from microsoft but it was a dead end.
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bimluvsya
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24. September 2005 @ 08:21 |
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Hey ddp,
I just looked into the device manager thingy after, I found on the usbman site, that if it lists 'enhanced' next to the host controller wording when you expand the usb manager then it is usb 2 complient.Apparently the 'enhanced'bit confirms it.
So it looks like my machine is, like you said,usb2 compatable!
Thanks for all the help, now I can get on getting on!
I'll be back sooner rather than later when I find something else I don't unnerstan.
Take it easy!
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ddp
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24. September 2005 @ 18:13 |
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no problem, teach & learn
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