PowerBook - How to get USB 2.0 for 15'' G4

Platypus70 · Platypus70 #1 (**permalink**)

03-11-2006, 08:14 AM

The short version of my problem probably is: How do I setup USB 2.0 for a 15'' PowerBook G4 867 MHz (running OS 10.3.9)?

More specifically: I bought the 5th-generation 30GB iPod (the iPod video), but the G4 only has USB 1.1 and Firewire (and firewire is not supported with the iPod video, strangely enough). So, the only option to speed up transfers seems to be getting USB 2.0, right?

What are my options/what do I need to look for? Please take into account that an answer like "get a USB 2 card" would be too general as my hardware knowledge is limited. Thanks a heap in advance for your replies.

Benjamindaines · Benjamindaines #2 (**permalink**)

03-11-2006, 09:03 AM

I have this for my older PowerBooks. If you don't want to get that one or can't then you just need any PC Card Type II card.

--Cheers

Platypus70 · Platypus70 #3 (**permalink**)

03-11-2006, 03:52 PM

Great, thanks. I will look out for something like that. I'll post what happened.

Platypus70 · Platypus70 #4 (**permalink**)

04-08-2006, 05:28 AM

OK, finally got round to buy something from a local computer accessories store. It is indeed a standard PCMCIA card containing two usb ports. The price was €20. Two things that you have to take into account:
i) the operating system compatibility -- this one (from Connectland) works from OS 8.6 up.
ii) you may need an external DC power supply (usb) in addition if you are going to have power-hungry peripherals hanging from the ports to not risk an over-current shutdown.

Platypus70 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 01, 2006 Posts: 5	03-11-2006, 08:14 AM The short version of my problem probably is: *How do I setup USB 2.0 for a 15'' PowerBook G4 867 MHz (running OS 10.3.9)?* More specifically: I bought the 5th-generation 30GB iPod (the iPod video), but the G4 only has USB 1.1 and Firewire (and firewire is not supported with the iPod video, strangely enough). So, the only option to speed up transfers seems to be getting USB 2.0, right? What are my options/what do I need to look for? Please take into account that an answer like "get a USB 2 card" would be too general as my hardware knowledge is limited. Thanks a heap in advance for your replies. Last edited by Platypus70; 03-11-2006 at 06:26 PM.
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Benjamindaines #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 08, 2005 Location: A religiously oppressed state Posts: 2,822 Mac Specs: 17" MacBook Pro	03-11-2006, 09:03 AM I have this for my older PowerBooks. If you don't want to get that one or can't then you just need any PC Card Type II card. --Cheers
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Platypus70 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 01, 2006 Posts: 5	04-08-2006, 05:28 AM OK, finally got round to buy something from a local computer accessories store. It is indeed a standard PCMCIA card containing two usb ports. The price was €20. Two things that you have to take into account: i) the operating system compatibility -- this one (from Connectland) works from OS 8.6 up. ii) you may need an external DC power supply (usb) in addition if you are going to have power-hungry peripherals hanging from the ports to not risk an over-current shutdown.
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