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    Dv6125se Slow USB 2.0

    Discussion in 'HP' started by HPwned, Feb 18, 2010.

  1. HPwned

    HPwned Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought a Sandisk 8GB USB 2.0 memory stick. I'm transfering 4.7 GB worth of music and its taking 25 minutes? There is no way USB 2.0 is that slow, should take close to 2 minutes.

    I checked system settings and all drivers seem installed correctly. Any ideas?
     
    HPwned, Feb 18, 2010
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  2. sean473

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    lol there is no problem... these memory stick are slow... if u really want super performance , get a USB 3.0 expresscard and buy a USB 3.0 memory stick.
     
    sean473, Feb 18, 2010
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  3. Th3_uN1Qu3

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    Flash memory is slow at writing. And it'll be no different with USB 3.0 if you use a cheap stick. If you get a high-speed memory stick it won't take as long, but of course it'll cost extra.
     
    Th3_uN1Qu3, Feb 19, 2010
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    like way extra... get a USB 3.0 Hard drive :)
     
    sean473, Feb 20, 2010
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  5. HPwned

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    well, it takes 23 minutes to send 6.3GB worth of files from my laptop the USB drive.

    it then takes only 9 minutes to copy those same files from the USB stick to my desktop?
     
    HPwned, Feb 20, 2010
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  6. Th3_uN1Qu3

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    Read my other post again, flash memory is slow at writing. Read speeds are much higher. Try copying the files back from your computer to the USB drive and it'll take the same 23 minutes.
     
    Th3_uN1Qu3, Feb 20, 2010
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