Re: OT- Nikon announces new scanners

[Andrew Robinson]

That's about what I thought. I suspect USB2 will be available on more 
computers than Firewire. Going to USB2 will enable the scanner to work 
on more computers.

Andrew

Herb Chong wrote:

my measurements of USB2 and Firewire still give the speed edge to Firewire,
but not by much. doing hard drive backups, it is noticeable.
Herb....
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The USB2 interface gives it transfer speeds near firewire but allows it
to attach to any computer with a USB interface.