USB

Q - How do i connect my new digital camera to my PC so i can upload photos quickly?

A - The most popular connection for digital cameras and accessories that take advantage of the super-small Mini-B USB connection, this cable will keep you connected. This high-speed USB 2.0 cable features a standard A-Type connector on one end to connect to your standard USB port on your PC, and the micro USB on the other which should fit most modern digital cameras.

Q - I've lost my mobile phone to computer lead. What type do i need to replace it? does it have to be branded?

A - To answer your second question first, no your new cable does not have to be branded to your particular phone, The cable mostly used by cellular phones such as Motorola and Blackberry, and other small devices to your PC, look no further than the high-speed USB 2.0 A to mini-B. This cable goes from your PC's standard USB port A connector to the most popular style of mini-B connector with modern phone connections.

Q - How do i make a static permanent connection from one of my works PC's to another? do i need a hub?

A - Firstly in most cases if you want to connect only one PC to another a hub isnt necessary, the standard USB 2.0 AA cable is perfect for making static connections for data transfer between machines. Once connected, sening files around your office will not only be up to 300 times faster, it will not affect yourbandwidth or connection speed when sending larger files

The Original USB 1x

First released in the mid 90's, the original USB 1.0 standard offered data rates of approx 1.5 Mbps. The USB 1.1 standard followed quite shortly after with two data rates (speed of file transfer): up to 12 Mbps for devices such as disk drives that need a constant high-speed connection throughout and 1.5 Mbps for devices such as usb stick pens and game controllers which needed significantly less speed.

Newer Spec USB 2x

At the end of 2001 a newer specification of USB ( USB 2.0 ), also called Hi-Speed USB 2.0, was introduced to the market. It increased the data transfer rate for PC to USB device significantly, reaching speeds uf up to 480 Mbps, 40 times faster than the more dated USB 1.1 specification. With the increased bandwidth running extreemly high throughout peripherals such as digital cameras, CD burners and video equipment could now be connected simply and instantly with USB. It also allowed for multiple high-speed devices to run on one pc or Mac simultaneously.