[Amazon.ca] UtechSmart USB 2.0 To 10/100 Ethernet/LAN Adapter $9.99
- Deal Link:
- https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00F41TWAO
- Price:
- $9.99
- Retailer:
- Amazon Canada
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Apr 27th, 2017 3:37 pm
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This is already a niche item mostly used as a compatibility upgrade, so I can't imagine anyone really needing USB 3.0 for this. The 2.0 is fast enough for any internet connection available right now, and at least as fast as your typical home network.wearysky wrote: ↑ Why would anybody ever pay regular price of $15-20 for this, when the AmazonBasics USB 3.0 model is $20-21 regular price (less 20% for prime members)?
As an aside, 3 camels has this USB 2.0 one constantly flipping price between $10 and about $13 back and forth since early Feb. So
Apr 27th, 2017 4:14 pm
Apr 27th, 2017 4:24 pm
That's not what I asked. What I asked was why would you pay the $15-20 regular price for a USB 2.0 generic Chinese one, when you can get the AmazonBasics one (much more trustworthy, IMO) for only a buck or two more?EverybodyKnows wrote: ↑ This is already a niche item mostly used as a compatibility upgrade, so I can't imagine anyone really needing USB 3.0 for this. The 2.0 is fast enough for any internet connection available right now, and at least as fast as your typical home network.
Apr 27th, 2017 4:28 pm
Apr 27th, 2017 4:33 pm
It is a niche use indeed, but I think that have USB 3.0 (actually Gigabit on ethernet end) is worthy the extra 5-10 bucks - especially when you're using to transfer big/multiple files through local network.EverybodyKnows wrote: ↑ This is already a niche item mostly used as a compatibility upgrade, so I can't imagine anyone really needing USB 3.0 for this. The 2.0 is fast enough for any internet connection available right now, and at least as fast as your typical home network.
Apr 27th, 2017 7:21 pm
neonic wrote: ↑ It is a niche use indeed, but I think that have USB 3.0 (actually Gigabit on ethernet end) is worthy the extra 5-10 bucks - especially when you're using to transfer big/multiple files through local network.
And well, not really. USB 2.0 isn't fast enough for any internet connection. 2.0 theoretically peaks at 480 mbps - that alone is below some "user reachable" speeds (for instance Bell and rogers offers some 500 mbps / gigabit speeds; others companies do as well) - but the thing is, that's theoretical speed on USB 2.0. And I'm yet to see something going on 2.0 over 30Mbps /240 mbps, and that on peak moments! But I think the "real" down side is on ethernet end. Being 10/100 mbps ... I mean, I do know that most of people still use sub 100 mbps internet connection and stuff, but still...
Apr 27th, 2017 8:38 pm
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Apr 27th, 2017 9:17 pm
As said before by another person local file transfers. Transferring a 4-20GB file from PC to PC on a local network is painfully slow on 10/100.mangoman wrote: ↑Seriously, why do you need Gbps if you're only getting < 45Mbps into the home? Do you pay for Insurance coverage when you rent a car when you already have coverage on your credit card and auto policy ? Check your speed test result and if your result is higher than 100Mbps, then get an adapter that has Gigabit.
Apr 27th, 2017 11:49 pm
STIGUY wrote: ↑ As said before by another person local file transfers. Transferring a 4-20GB file from PC to PC on a local network is painfully slow on 10/100.
It's like saying why get SSD drives on your brand new macbook when your 10/100 adapter is the bottleneck at writing on the drives.
Another example would be last gen USB 2.0 thumb drives that take 15+min to write 1GB of files whole a brand new one takes seconds (I threw out all my old slow thumb drives they are garbage). USB 3.0 speeds are great and it's already several years old so USB 2.0 speeds is like being back in 1999
Apr 28th, 2017 12:56 am
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Apr 28th, 2017 9:57 am
You really can't understand how one would value portability on a laptop when out of the home, but still want fast file transfers while in the home?mangoman wrote: ↑ But you went to the trouble of buying a fancy dancy computer that has USB 3.0 but doesn't come with Gigabit ethernet? Usually, the reason is because that computer was built for portability but then the money wasn't spent in the right place if you're ending up looking for a USB to gigabit adapter for frequent network transfers of 5-20GB??
I'd rather update to a newer AC router (knowing full well that I won't get more than 300-400Mbps) - it's just where I'd choose to spend my saved $... this is RFD afterall.
Apr 28th, 2017 11:16 am
wearysky wrote: ↑ You really can't understand how one would value portability on a laptop when out of the home, but still want fast file transfers while in the home?
And you'd rather spend hundreds of dollars on a fancy AC router that still can't get gigabit speeds, instead of spending $10 more on a USB 3.0 adapter over a USB 2.0 adapter? Hrmm...
Apr 28th, 2017 11:46 am
Apr 28th, 2017 11:53 am
I'm in this boat, but so far I've tried 2 different USB-Ethernet adapters and neither one of them worked on my Mi box, do you know that this one will work?pauldryan wrote: ↑ This is a quick solution to purchasers of Xiaomi's MiBox that doesn't provide an ethernet connection if they are struggling with household wifi issues and concerned about the extra burden that Kodi will place on their network.
Personally, I prefer the dongles that provide extra usb ports and the ethernet connection for the additional flexibility to add mouse/keyboard combos, memory sticks and hard drives. Like this one for $9.00 https://www.banggood.com/3-Port-USB-2_0 ... ds=myorder