Is my USB (iMacDV slot loading) compatible with Jump Drives

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Is my USB (iMacDV slot loading) compatible with Jump Drives

Getting a new mac and want to get the old files off my computer. Someone suggested a 1GB jump drive instead of buying a retro cd burner for one time use.

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In my Apple System Profiler, my USB says 1.5.6.

I thought there was only USB 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0.

So will a newer USB 2.0 Jump Drive be compatible with my older iMacDV (running OS 9.2)?

thank you very much
gary

iMac, Mac OS 9.2.x, USB compatibility question

Posted on May 17, 2006 2:14 PM

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Answer 1

Strider

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May 17, 2006 4:28 PM in response to gary alipio

YOur iMac has USB 1. The 1.5.5 is probably referring to the version number of the uSB drivers or something like that.

USB 2 devices are generally backwards comaptible with USB 1 ports.

Jump drives tend to be very compatible. Should be as easy as plugging it in. I doubt you'd have a problem.

Another solution is simply to get a crossover ethernet cable and connect the two machiens in a network. Then just drag and drop the files across. Will be faster than using a USB device, though it requires a bit more setup.

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Answer 2

PT

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May 17, 2006 6:48 PM in response to gary alipio

I use them on my even older 333MHz tray loading iMac and they work just fine although I have occationally experienced some conflict with certain USB drivers for other devices.
Patrick

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