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quote:Originally posted by Shadow:
I've seen some prices from distributors at work. Some even have the nerve to charge more for the so-called USB2.0 cables. They're more expensive than the anonymous cables. Ofcourse, both types works identical in practice It's quite dumb that the specs were written that way but I guess it's just like anything: buyer beware.

If anyone is bad for that it's the pocketdrive USB memory device manufacturers.

I have to agree with Charvel here 100%

Thanks for the replies guys.

Yep it is a shame that the buyer has to find out the difference between the rebadged USB1.1 to "Full Speed USB2" and High Speed USB2.

Consider buying a new car...

Buyer: "So what is the cc of the engine?"

Salesman: "Sir it's fully compatible with speed limits! Full speed available!!"

Buyer: "um yeah thanks,so what is the cc of the engine?"

Salesman: "Don't worry Sir the engine is fully compatible with motorway driving"

That's something like the conversation I had here

Eesh! Nothing worse than a bad car analogy.

The "rebadging" was done by the consortium not NaturalPoint especially in light of the fact that the "Hi-Speed" potential of the bus makes no difference to the performance of the product anyway.

It's more like saying your new car is fully "6-lane highway" compatible when it only really needs one anyway just like last year's model. Blame the manufacturer not the dealership.

And there I go with the car analogy...

Yes OK bad car analogy but I like mine better

The other bit you said earlier about "buyer beware" what the heck does that mean?! I ask a straight question and get the marketing blurb back even when I very clearly state the particular info I'd like?

How the heck can a buyer beware when the answer has to be dragged out backwards through a hedge with a hay fork whilst whistling dixie?
(I like this analogy better)

[ October 12, 2004, 06:13 PM: Message edited by: Slice ]