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    Anyone use eSATA?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by KUNFUCHOPSTICKS, Jul 18, 2008.

  1. KUNFUCHOPSTICKS

    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone use a PCMIA eSATA card to hook up an eSATA external Hardrive?


    How much faster is it actually compared to USB2?
     
    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS, Jul 18, 2008
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    eSATA > Firewire > USB

    Esata hits speeds of up to 3gbs as it is SataII. I believe usb 2.0 limit is theoretically set at 480 mbps

    You will notice the difference.
     
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  3. KUNFUCHOPSTICKS

    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS Notebook Consultant

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    oh yeah, on paper the speeds are mucho faster than USB, but I was wondering about people's actual experiences with eSATA?
     
    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS, Jul 18, 2008
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    eSATA should run the same as if it was an internal HD
     
    flipfire, Jul 18, 2008
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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    See this thread. Same HDD, same enclosure, different interfaces.

    You will see an even bigger difference if you connect a 3.5" HDD.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jul 18, 2008
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    Eaglerapids Notebook Enthusiast

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    I will use it when I can get a cable, nobody in town sells them:-(, unbelievable.
    I have a FreeAgent Pro that supports it but they didn't supply a cable and the Toshiba U405D-S2852 has a combined USB/eSata port.
     
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  7. KUNFUCHOPSTICKS

    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS Notebook Consultant

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    habla habla amazing! thanks!
     
    KUNFUCHOPSTICKS, Jul 18, 2008
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