Posted by NoNoBadDog! on 11/16/29 11:44

Actually, you have it backwards. Firewire has higher throughput in burst
mode; in sustained reads USB is faster.

Bobby


<uriah> wrote in message news:g6dm02pgh2h0e6b4pcg4tkthl94bfguqie@4ax.com...
> Though rated slower firewire 1 is actualy faster in particular with
> large amounts of sustained data throughput. usb2 has a portability
> advantage in that all new computers have it. Many boxes have both
> inputs so for the same price you can have the best of both worlds.
>
> On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 00:29:56 +1100, Paul C <Paul Coulbourn> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>Firewire or USB2 DVD drive enclosure ??
>>
>>Iam just looking to put my DVD burner on the outside of my case. And
>>have it portable as well.
>>
>>
>>My Audigy 2 Zs has a firewire port and was thinking i could use that.
>>Which would be btter Firewire or USB 2 enclosure. And any brands and
>>or reviews or recomendations would be great.
>>
>>I know firewirea int that popular, so i think USB 2 would be the best
>>bet. But if Firewire is faster and better i might do that and use the
>>port on the card. Might as well.
>

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