[RESOLVED] Parallel port or USB?

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October 16th, 2001, 10:28 AM
ad3p4

Parallel port or USB?

I'm installing a Backpack CD-Rewriter external on Win2000. It's the Triple-play model (PCMCIA, USB or parallel port).

I'm currently using the USB port but am experiencing problems with refreshing contents and burn initializations (Easy CD Creator 4.02).

I would like your recommendations on whether to use the USB or parallel port. Which is faster in reality and what would you use?

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[This message has been edited by ad3p4 (edited October 16, 2001).]
October 18th, 2001, 09:18 PM
Jpbtennisman

USB is faster, but if PCMCIA is possible use that...

although I never liked USB burners.

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October 19th, 2001, 01:59 PM
ad3p4

Problem seems to have gone away... For now.

I guessed that USB would be faster, but I think I may have to go with the parallel port to keep it stable.

Thanks for you opinion, JungleMan!

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October 20th, 2001, 03:23 PM
computron99

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<font face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Geneva" size="2">Originally posted by ad3p4:
Problem seems to have gone away... For now.

I guessed that USB would be faster, but I think I may have to go with the parallel port to keep it stable.

Thanks for you opinion, JungleMan!

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Sometimes the stability is more important that the speed as with dialup internet connections.

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