Compatible with USB 1.1?

I have an old G4 and before buying a new 4th gen nano, I want to be sure it's backwards compatible with USB 1.1. I know that transferring data will be excruciatingly slow, but I want to be sure I can connect it to my Mac.

I have no first hand experience, but traditionally all iPods up to the new ones just announces have all worked on USB1.1 ports. I assume (but do not know for sure) that the new ones will also continue to work with slow USB1.1 ports.
I was just looking at the new Classic user guide and there is a mention of... "Note: A USB 2.0 port is recommended to connect iPod classic. USB 1.1 is significantly slower than USB 2.0." so I assume the same holds true for the new Nanos.
Yep, just checked. In the Nano user guide...
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPod_nano_4th_genUserGuide.pdf
on page 65 (chapter 7) same quote. So you look good to go. Although there have been errors in the past with Apple's new manuals which had to then be updated. Hopefully this isn't one of them.
Cheers,
Patrick

Similar Messages

MSI H55M-E23 Mother Board is it compatible with Usb 3.0?

Just curios if the MSI H55M-E23 Mother Board is it compatible with Usb 3.0?
Thank you!

if you are asking if its able to use a USB 3.0 Device then the answer is yes but it will operate at USB2.0 speeds only on the ports as they are only USB 2.0 ports and USB 3.0 devices are backward compatible and can be used on USB 1.0a and USB 2.0 ports but will work only at the USB revision speed its connected to!

Is The iPod Touch Backward Compatible With USB 1.1 Connections?

Hi. I intend to get the iPod Touch soon. But, before I make the leap, I'd like to know whether the iPod Touch is backward compatible with my older USB 1.1 connections. Any help will be appreciated here. Thank you.

Hello Castlegard,
As mentioned, the Minimum System Requirements for the iPod Touch does specify USB 2.0, see the requirements here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1323
While it is theoretically possible to sync over a USB 1.1 connection, your mileage may vary. Consider that USB 1.1 has a transfer rate of 12Mbit/sec, where USB 2.0 is 480Mbit/sec, so USB 2.0 is basically 40x faster. Transferring small files may succeed, but when you try to get iTunes to update or restore an iPod Touch, it will be trying to push a 300MB file (approximately) through a 12Mbit pipe. Trying to do updates or restore via USB 1.1 will often result in iTunes timing out before the process is complete.
If I were to try to sync a 1.5GB movie over a USB 1.1 connection, I could probably go to downtown Sydney and have a nice dinner and attend a concert at the Sydney Opera House and still get back before the sync was complete. BTW, I live in California...
If your computer is a desktop tower, upgrading to USB 2.0 is a relatively inexpensive proposition. If you are not a handy person with a phillips screwdriver or electical devices, most computer dealers or resellers will install for a nominal fee.
Charles H.

When will USB 3.0 be truly backwards compatible with USB 2.0 audio interfaces?

hello
I own a U46DJ mkII audio interface. I use the interface for music production, particularly recording vocals.
The device performs well on my windows laptop, I can record clean vocals with no artifacts. On the macbook pro however, the incoming audio signal is full of digital pops and clicks.
After spending a few days searching for solutions on google I narrowed it down to the USB 3.0 ports on the new macbook pro.
Lots of people with with all different brands of audio interface are experiencing problems while connecting them to USB 3.0 ports.
Here is an article on the topic: http://createdigitalmusic.com/2012/06/usb-3-0-backwards-compatible-in-theory-but -some-audio-drivers-arent-cooperating/
So, when will USB 3 be truly backwards compatible with our USB 2 devices?

Tuesday. That's what I heard.
Perhaps the driver is the problem. Check with the interface manufacturer.
I have a Focusrite USB interface that sounds great but Pro Tools and Logic kept crashing when I used it. I went back and forth with Focusrite, they had several beta drivers which they sent me, none of which fixed the problem. Turns out the interface works better without the driver from the manufacturer.
I find it hard to blame Apple for this. It's not like they didn't have the ML beta out for a long time for all the device manufacturers to test their drivers and their hardware with. Apple can't keep tabs on every third party developer on the planet and design their software and hardware to keep all of them happy.
If you want to give Apple some feedback you can do it here: Apple - Mac OS X - Feedback

Is Ipod photo compatible with USB 1.1?

Can Ipod photo be used on older style PC with usb 1.1? I notice on the requirements for Ipod photo that you need USB 2.0.

Hello James, welcome to discussions.
You can use USB 1.1... but it will be rather slow to transfer files.
What type of computer do you own? I would recommend that you install a Firewire card if you can, and use that.
The Adaptec Fireconnect 4300 card would only run about $40 and it would work great with your iPod.

Is iPad 2 compatible with USB 3.0 in Win 8.1

my laptop running windows 8.1 with USB 3.0 ports recognizes my ipad as a drive, but iTunes (most current 64 bit version) does not. However, iTunes does recognize my classic 80 Gb iPod with no problem. My USB 2.0 computer sees both just fine. Any fix?

Hi myltonlee,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I recommend the steps in this article first if your iPad is recognized by your computer but not iTunes for Windows:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
All the best,
Jeremy

Rev. A Beige G3 DT compatible with USB 2.0 PCI cards?

Having had a lot of luck upgrading and updating some old Sawtooth G4s I decided to try my hand at something more interesting - an old Rev. A Beige G3 that fortuitously dropped into my lap.
I tried installing a 5-port USB 2.0 card with an NEC chipset, since apparently NEC's chipsets are the most compatible chipsets with the Mac. However, I've been getting Type 11 errors on startup everytime. Curiously, an older 2-port USB card works fine.
So my main question is: has anyone else seen this occurring? Have other successfully used NEC-based USB 2.0 PCI cards on their Rev. A Beige G3s?

Sorry for the inordinately long time it took me to reply. The OS running on the G3 is 9.2.2.
After doing some digging around I discovered a trick with replacing the OS 9 USB adapter card extensions with those from the installer for USB Adapter Card 1.4.1 updater. What I did was that I took out of my extensions folder the following files: USB Authoring Support, USB Device Extension, USB Software Locator, and USBAppleMonitor. I then ran the 1.4.1 update, and everything seems to work - the computer recognized the card and USB mice and hard drives were detected by the system.
I'm normally not one for mixing and matching extensions, but I'm glad the card now works.

TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player not compatible with USB speakers

I have a P850, using Logitch Z305 USB speakers. The speakers work fine with all other multimedia software such as WMP, iTunes or MPC, but not with TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player. The Toshiba program either won't work or will crash if the speakers are plugged in. Is anyone aware of a way to fix this?
Thanks

This Logitech speakers are plug and play device that uses standard driver and are installed as any other plug and play device. I dont have it but I saw interesting movie on You Tube about it.
To be honest I dont understand why it cannot works with TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player. I think you are the first one who has reported about this issue.
Problem is that Toshiba doesnt support third part software or hardware so it is not easy to find solution for this.
I really hope there are other users who have fixed it or can offer some useful tip for this pretty strange issue.

Is USB 3 compatible with USB 2 peripherals?

Can USB 2 peripherals (hard drives, USB microphones, et al) be used with a MacBook Air that only has USB 3 jacks?

You are correct. However, if you daisy-chain a USB 2 device to a USB 3 device you may well find that both devices operate at the speed of the slower device. I don't know that they can run independently off the same port.
I've used a USB mic in the past, though not on a MBA.

What Drive to buy? Which ones are FULLY compatible with USB-Disk Features?

Does anyone know if there exists some sort of *"List of Approved Devices"* written by Apple?
I need to buy a large external drive for my Airport Extreme, and want to make CERTAIN that it will work.

Kevin Brening wrote:
Does anyone know if there exists some sort of *"List of Approved Devices"* written by Apple?
I need to buy a large external drive for my Airport Extreme, and want to make CERTAIN that it will work.
There are various home grown lists out there, none of which gives you a CERTAIN assurance that any particular drive will work. The only CERTAIN disk that will work is the one that is embedded in Time Capsule. Alternatively, if you have a Fry's Electronics store close, you can just pick a drive, try it out and return it if it doesn't work, by simply saying "it doesn't work with my system".

Connectivity Issues with USB 3 ports on macbook pro

Hi, I have a zoom r24 which is no longer working as an audio interface with my new macbook pro. I have read a lot about issues with USB 2 devices not being compatible with USB 3 ports on the macs. This seems to be midi as well as audio devices. Can anyone recommend or point me to a list of supported devices for both audio and midi which are guaranteed to work with a late 2013 macbook pro retina display. I cant afford a thunderbolt device. Thanks steve

Just a wild thought here, but have you tried inserting a powered USB 2.0 hub between the MacBook and the interface?

USING AC ADAPTER WITH USB 2.0 PORT

I recently installed a new EA6500 wireless router (AC1750). I also bought some wireless AC USB adapters (WUSB6300). Will use of the AC USB adapters increase network speed if they have to be plugged into the USB 2.0 ports on my laptops?

The WUSB6300 utilizes the USB 3.0 standard. However, the adapter is backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports. The WUSB6300 could support up to 300 Mbps for 2.4 Ghz and upto 866.7 Mbps for 5 Ghz.
Key features of Linksys Wireless-N and Wireless-AC adapters

What converter do i need to get my HP LASERJET 4250tn to work with USB on my new HP desktop?cc=US

hi thereI just bought a new computer (HP) and it only has USB ports.. so i need to figure out how to connect the cord from the laserjet 4250tn to the new hp! which usb converter should i get? The new computer has windows 7.. thanks!

Hi,
Printer standard connectivity:
Hi-Speed USB port (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications), IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel port, 2 open EIO slots, HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet Embedded Print Server.
Therefore you can use normal USB cable (A Male to B Male) to connect printer with your computer. The cable should look like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Male-USB-Cable/dp/B00091QRR0
Regards.
BH
**Click the KUDOS thumb up on the left to say 'Thanks'**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.

ZVM 60GB - is it backward compatible with USB1

Hi,
I'm considering purchasing a Zen Vision:M but I'm not sure whether to buy 30GB or 60GB.
When I've looked at the 60GB model, on some websites there have been warnings that it is only compatible with USB 2.... is this correct?
Many thanks for any help anyone can give me!
Marcel
West Yorkshire, UK

Yes it is compatible with USB .. But by now most people have USB 2.0 and the transfer speeds are amazing. . is going to take longer to upload the songs on to the mp3 player but it is compatible.

Can anyone recommend a portable USB 3.0 drive with hardware encryption, compatible with OSX and Windows 7. I need it for my MacBook Pro 13", 2012, running Mountain Lion

Can anyone recommend a portable USB 3.0 drive with hardware encryption, compatible with OSX Mountain Lion and Windows 7. I need it for my MacBook Pro 13”, 2012, running Mountain Lion & Windows 7 Ultimate - BootCamp. I’ve heard that the Buffalo MiniStation Encryption does not work with OSX, is that true..? I'd like it to work with both operating systems, using the built in hardware encryption. Thanks

This article may help: A flashing question mark appears when you start your Mac.

Compatible with USB 1.1?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for