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Title: Upgrade from USB 1.1 to 2.0 How?
Post by: Jim Reinhard on October 22, 2006, 05:19:15 PM
I am running an iMac PowerPC G4 800 MHz with 17" flatscreen. The computer has three 1.1 USB ports. I need 2.0 USB ports to run certain new programs. Is there anyway to upgrade or do I need to consider purchasing a new computer? Dumb question probably but I'll appreciate any helpful responses.

Thanks.

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Jim
Title: Upgrade from USB 1.1 to 2.0 How?
Post by: kbeartx on October 22, 2006, 07:22:46 PM
Jim,

You need to install a USB 2.0 card in one of the PCI slots.  They're quite reasonably priced, last I looked [I put one into my MDD for about $12 as I recall].
Title: Upgrade from USB 1.1 to 2.0 How?
Post by: kelly on October 22, 2006, 07:37:58 PM
No PCI Slots in an imac. smile.gif

Can't be done.

New Computer time. smile.gif
Title: Upgrade from USB 1.1 to 2.0 How?
Post by: kbeartx on October 22, 2006, 08:43:20 PM
Whoops! I missed the "i" there in 'iMac' - I guess my eyes ARE getting worse...

My bad.

Kelly's right, if you need USB 2.0, you'll need to replace the iMac w/ a newer one or a DT that can accept a PCI card.

Are you sure that you need USB 2.0 functionality?
Title: Upgrade from USB 1.1 to 2.0 How?
Post by: kelly on October 22, 2006, 09:13:43 PM
All macs for the last few years have USB 2.0 smile.gif
Title: Upgrade from USB 1.1 to 2.0 How?
Post by: weldiger on October 22, 2006, 09:14:18 PM
For what it is worth, I just bought a Canon scanner, which says it works on USB 2.0.  It is connected to my Igloo iMac in the regular USB connection in the back, and works just fine as far as I can tell.
I'm sure it must depend on what device you plug in.
Title: Upgrade from USB 1.1 to 2.0 How?
Post by: Jim Reinhard on October 22, 2006, 09:35:05 PM
Thanks for the helpful comments. The only thing I really need USB 2.0 for is EyeTV Hybrid. No TV picture without it.  thanx.gif