ipod, USB2 - makes no sense

[mfsri]

If you are a windows user and have only USB2 you still need a firewire card to charge your ipod.

From Apple's site:
USB 2.0 + FireWire Cable (for PC)
For Windows users, the Dock Connector to USB 2.0 + FireWire cable is available for syncing via USB 2.0* and charging via FireWire.

Why even go USB2 if firewire is still needed?

 

[senne]

you charge with an netlight-adapter. PC's aren't able to charge with their PC.. I think

 

[Ricky]

The firewire plug goes into an AC adapter in the wall. The AC adapter comes with all iPods.
Please post in the correct forums.

 

[monktus]

Most PC firewire ports are only 4 pin (missing the 2 that allow the bus to power devices) so you would just charge the iPod from the AC adaptor, nothing new there. Adding USB 2 makes the iPod more widely compatible for different PCs, it has nothing to do with power.

 

[fryke]

I thought I've heard Steve Jobs say that the power that USB2 delivers was enough. But I guess (from reading your posts) I'm wrong...

Those people should just get one of those cheap Firewire cards available. Most of them actually are 6-port Firewire cards that do lead power, too.

 

[Captain Code]

Originally posted by fryke
I thought I've heard Steve Jobs say that the power that USB2 delivers was enough. But I guess (from reading your posts) I'm wrong...

Yeah, he actually said it wasn't enough to power the iPod