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BUSlink's USB 2.0 4-port CardBus for notebook offers enhanced functionality, allowing more devices to share the increased bandwidth. The BUSlink's USB 2.0 is a dramatic performance increase over the standard USB 1.1.Whereas USB 1.1 is only 12Mbits/s, the new USB 2.0 Hi-Speed specification used by the BUSlink USB 2.0 runs at up to 480Mbits/s. USB, standing for "Universal Serial Bus", allows you to attach up to 128 devices simultaneously with automatic device detection and installation.Since USB 2.0 Hi-Speed is an evolution of the existing USB 1.1 specification, it is fully backward compatible with current USB systems and peripherals. Even with the dramatically increased speeds, it works with existing cables and connectors. In other words, consumers will have the benefit of using devices they already have, so their investments are protected.
Main Features
This review is from : 4port USB 2.0 Pccard for Pclaptop
Great for older laptops but requires external power . The laptop that I used at my workplace was equipped with only a 4GB hard drive that is nearly full. I needed to find a way to provide additional data storage for my business needs. Although the laptop included a USB 1.1 port for connecting an external storage device, I needed to take advantage of the high transfer rates provided by USB 2.0. Therefore, I decided to purchase an external hard drive along with this USB 2.0 CardBus adapter.The device includes a USB 2.0 host adapter along with an external power supply. Although most laptops supply sufficient power to USB devices, it is highly recommended to connect the power supply to the USB adapter in case the laptop is unable to drive all the attached USB devices.NOTE: This device does not work with very old laptops that do not support the CardBus interface.For the most part, I have been pleased with this device. I was able to get it working flawlessly under Windows 98 SE without using the external power supply. However, after upgrading the laptop to Windows 2000 Professional, the system would immediately shut down after it detected and configured the USB controller. After spending hours looking for the source of the problem, I finally discovered that the controller required power from the external power supply. Since then, the device has been operating flawlessly.Another problem with the device was its construction. I had to move the laptop's network card from the top CardBus slot to the bottom, because the USB controller's four exposed ports blocked the network connector. It would have been nice if the device provided a way to expose the USB ports using a cable or dongle.Despite these issues, I highly recommend this product for USB 2.0 expansion.
Great for older laptops but requires external power . The laptop that I used at my workplace was equipped with only a 4GB hard drive that is nearly full. I needed to find a way to provide additional data storage for my business needs. Although the laptop included a USB 1.1 port for connecting an external storage device, I needed to take advantage of the high transfer rates provided by USB 2.0. Therefore, I decided to purchase an external hard drive along with this USB 2.0 CardBus adapter.The device includes a USB 2.0 host adapter along with an external power supply. Although most laptops supply sufficient power to USB devices, it is highly recommended to connect the power supply to the USB adapter in case the laptop is unable to drive all the attached USB devices.NOTE: This device does not work with very old laptops that do not support the CardBus interface.For the most part, I have been pleased with this device. I was able to get it working flawlessly under Windows 98 SE without using the external power supply. However, after upgrading the laptop to Windows 2000 Professional, the system would immediately shut down after it detected and configured the USB controller. After spending hours looking for the source of the problem, I finally discovered that the controller required power from the external power supply. Since then, the device has been operating flawlessly.Another problem with the device was its construction. I had to move the laptop's network card from the top CardBus slot to the bottom, because the USB controller's four exposed ports blocked the network connector. It would have been nice if the device provided a way to expose the USB ports using a cable or dongle.Despite these issues, I highly recommend this product for USB 2.0 expansion.
4port USB 2.0 Pccard for Pclaptop Reviews
This saved me from junking my laptop . When my USB board burned out I thought I could no longer use the laptop. Not even knowing if anything like this BUSlink USB adapter existed, I did a search and found it at Amazon. It works exactly as advertised, replacing my original USB ports. Most of the time I have four peripherals plugged in at the same time. A Godsend!
This saved me from junking my laptop . When my USB board burned out I thought I could no longer use the laptop. Not even knowing if anything like this BUSlink USB adapter existed, I did a search and found it at Amazon. It works exactly as advertised, replacing my original USB ports. Most of the time I have four peripherals plugged in at the same time. A Godsend!
Cons Review
stay away from this thing . I got this USB 2.0 card and tried with my card reader and mp3 player. It sees the drives but as soon as you want to copy file to the drive it gives write delay error and corrupt your storage device. I had to format my mp3 player and lost my data. It does not matter whether you do it with powered or not, the result is same. I would say stay away from this junk
4 port usb 2.0 installed . I have a hp portable bought in the spring of 2002 with a 1.3 ghz processor and a 30 gig hard drive that came with xp.
I bought the 4-port usb adapter expecting the extra ports to be a tight fit.
It turns out the lid (which is wider than the main body) hits the top of the connectors on the card. To close the lid the card has to be pulled out.
The CD that came with the package to install the drivers didn't work. It tried to install, but gave a message that the install failed.
According to the directions, you need to get SP1 (or maybe its driver). The directions also suggest getting the latest drivers from the buslink web site. I did and that driver installed just fine.
I have only tried a couple of devices (a 1 gig lexor media which loaded 900 megabytes in 3 minutes. And a WD 120 gig usb harddrive which I looked at some pictures.) Neither device required adding drivers.
I bought the 4-port usb adapter expecting the extra ports to be a tight fit.
It turns out the lid (which is wider than the main body) hits the top of the connectors on the card. To close the lid the card has to be pulled out.
The CD that came with the package to install the drivers didn't work. It tried to install, but gave a message that the install failed.
According to the directions, you need to get SP1 (or maybe its driver). The directions also suggest getting the latest drivers from the buslink web site. I did and that driver installed just fine.
I have only tried a couple of devices (a 1 gig lexor media which loaded 900 megabytes in 3 minutes. And a WD 120 gig usb harddrive which I looked at some pictures.) Neither device required adding drivers.
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Product Details
EAN : 0677891161716UPC : 677891161716
MPN : UII-CB4
Brand : Buslink
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 4 inches
Length : 10 inches
Width : 7 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : BUSlink
Model : UII-CB4
Publisher : BUSlink
SKU : C-B00006BAJQ-JMJMB00006BAJQ
Studio : BUSlink
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