 Usb2 Hispeed Compatability Query |
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  Mar 27 2007, 04:47 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 9-October 06 From: Wiltshire, England Member No.: 89,187  |
Think this is the correct forum for my enquiry!! Forgive me if it's not.  I'm running 98SE on a P3 with 256 RAM. With USB1. I'm hoping to upgrade in around 18 months. In the meantime I'm looking to upgrade my scanner. I've narrowed it down to two models. However, both of them, Canon's CanoScan 8600F, and Epson's Perfection V750 use USB2 Hi-Speed connections to the PC. My query is, will a USB2 Hi-Speed connection to my USB1 to be safe?? (albeit with a much slower transfer rate)  Sorry for the "blonde" moment.  With thanks, Carol |
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Mar 27 2007, 07:24 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 410 Joined: 21-January 07 From: El Paso Member No.: 107,617 |
Well, depending on your processor speed, you could run windows XP, Anyways... I would reccommend the Canon scanner, as epson equipment is cheap and breaks easily. Yes you can use a USB 1.0 in a 2.0 slot, it will run slower, but your wont notice too much of a difference.
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Mar 28 2007, 02:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 9-October 06 From: Wiltshire, England Member No.: 89,187 |
 gavinseabrookMany thanks for taking the time and trouble to reply.  It's much appreciated. The CanoScan 8600F it is then!!  Half the price of the Epson, too.  I've used my old Canon flatbed scanner for around 10 years without any problems, but it can't do film/slide scanning, hence me needing/wanting to upgrade. Once again, many thanks. Kind regards, Carol |
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