"Reads good, but CDR does not write" I have a new Inspiron 2650 laptop and added a CDR using the Adaptec USB2Connect cardbus controller. My TDK VeloCD 40x burner works great on all other systems except with my laptop (unless I connect through my 1.1 USB connections on the laptop). Found other problems from users online with similar configurations as mine (o2micro cardbus controller / NEC based USB 2.0 controller) and they had the exact same problem burning. Still working on fixing this though, so if you have had this problem e-mail me please! From Scott, August 24, 2002
"The expected problems mixed with an unexpected surprise." As with most newer products, you can expect some problems from this card. Such as hub communication conflicts which prevent it from working properly and the fact that every time you try to remove the card (after the proper MS Windows eject protocols have been observed) the system sees a phantom PCI card which it never manages to find a driver for (Go figure)
However, this card DOES work with Linux! Yes, you heard correctly. (I had to tell the Adaptec Tech Support guy twice) I tested this card on an HP Pavilion n6395 Laptop running Redhat 7.3. ZOOOOOOMMM!
No problems at all. From Eric Montgomery, July 28, 2002
We're currently upgrading our user review system; so we won't be accepting new reviews for now. USB2Connect for NoteBooks Specs
Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Interface
PCMCIA
Required interface revision
32-bit Type II CardBus
# of USB ports
2
# of internal USB ports
Independent host controller for each port?
Yes
USB host controller interface
EHCI
USB chipset
--
# of FireWire ports
0
Software
--
Extra?
--
Power source
PCMCIA slot
Warranty
Five years
Extras Lost a USB cable? Get a replacement USB cable.
Running out of USB ports? Get an extra USB hub.
You may need a new USB card to achieve Hi-Speed USB speeds.
Confirm with our USB 2.0 FAQ if you have Hi-Speed USB on your PC.
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