Originally posted by Xcert:
any idea how to check if my laptop is using this High speed USB2.0?I know my USB is 2.0...not sure about the High Speed.
Access speed is also an issue for me...I would be accessing quite a lot of data from this external HDD...so its a speed-cost balancing act...
the magic word is 'enhanced'. read more here
http://www.usbman.com/Guides/checking_for_usb_2.htmhowever i would opt for a firewire instead, well only if u get an ext hdd mod case with firewire and yr notebook has firewire...but i tink high speed USB should do fine. try to back up the datas u r not using that often and free up yr 80GB notebook. work on the data there and once completed back it up once over your ext hdd which u going to get.
i never leave my ext hdd connected and idling over my PC or notebook. only connect it when transferring data and after that disconnec the unit and keep it in a cool dry and safe location.