This device can perform faster if you connect it to a hi-speed ... - Page 2

altis · 12-10-2006, 08:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeph

Slightly!? USB1.1 = 12MBPS, USB2.0 = 480MBPS

Oh, so wrong!

USB1.1 = 12mbps
USB2.0 (full speed) = 12mbps
USB2.0 (high speed) = 480mbps

Bloddy rediculous, but there you go!

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/06...speeds_up_usb/

How to check if you have 'high speed':

http://www.usbman.com/Guides/checking_for_usb_2.htm

From the first image you posted it looks like your primary USB port is 'enhanced' and is capable of 'high speed'. However, the hub is only 'full speed' and this is why you're seeing the initial warning. Sounds like Dell made a big boo boo here! Your only hope is to find a USB port that doesn't go via the hub. Check the manual.

Tricky · 13-10-2006, 18:58

Giving up - device going back to costco tomorrow AM - Time to get a firewire one!

Tricky · 25-10-2006, 22:08

Just in case anyone was wondering (no didn't think so) took unit back (offered me a replacement (no thanks)) - Bought a ICY BOX unit and a harddrive plugged it in and .....

USB2.0 - Fast as ...
Got one with Firewire also just in case

Result