> I have a B&W G3 (350) running OS 8.6 with 192 MB RAM. Just purchased a > new LaCie External CD-RW (U & I model) 48x12x40. It has both USB & > Firewire built-in but since i'm using 8.6, I can only make use of the > USB 1.1. This makes it slow-going for burning cd's. I'm wondering > whether it would be worthwhile to upgrade to 9.x in order to use the > firewire capability and how much faster the transfer rate would be?
I don't know the actual transfer rate figures, but you would definitely achieve a more reliable and faster burn. The best you'll get through USB is probably 4x, while firewire will allow that Lacie CDRW to let loose. Assuming, of course that your firewire ports are functioning properly- I think I've heard in the past about some B&W's having firewire issues. In any event, OS 9.1 is a much more stable operating system than 8.6, in my opinion. Aside from the CDRW issues, you'll benefit from moving up anyhow. > As > well, I seem to encounter system problems when booting up the CD-RW -- > the G3 slows down incredibly and has frozen a few times as well. How > does it work when connecting external USB devices -- should I power up > the CD-RW before or after I turn on the G3? Shouldn't matter, but my rule of thumb is that the device should either be off or already on before the system boots up; that it shouldn't be powered on while booting. HTH, __C -- Chrys R. Cruz, Exhibit Design & Engineering Liberty Science Center Jersey City NJ 07305 -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
