If you are looking for an external device to record CDs or DVDs then you are likely familiar with the terms USB and Firewire (IEEE-1394), both are interfaces that allow you to connect your external device to your computer. USB2.0 has enough bandwidth to allow you to record at 40x and higher and the same goes for FireWire, but there are differences. PCmag has an article that tells you about the differences, the pros and cons.
Deciding which standard to use depends largely on the peripheral you want to connect. In many cases, the peripheral will make the decision for you, since most devices have only one type of port. But you may have a choice, as interface options broaden and multiconnection devices become more popular. |
So we ran tests to determine the best interface for many types of peripherals. We timed external hard drives, printers, scanners, DVD burners, and CD-RW drives over both USB 2.0 and FireWire. The results surprised us.
More information can be found in the article on PCmag.com here. What do you prefer USB2.0 or Firewire?
Source: PCmag.com
