Computer hardware question what do I need

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Computer hardware question what do I need

Posted: 12/10/2003 10:18:49 AM EDT

I bought a digital camera, and it has a cable with a USB port end on it. I don't have a USB port on my computer. What do I need?

Posted: 12/10/2003 10:27:53 AM EDT

[#1]

You need to buy a pci usb card.

Posted: 12/10/2003 10:27:58 AM EDT

[#2]

A USB card, available at any Staples, Office Max, Office Depot, Best Buy, Compusa, etc. $30-40.

Posted: 12/10/2003 10:29:06 AM EDT

[#3]

A PCI card that has a USB port on it.

Or if your computer doesn't have a USB port. It is probably time to get a new PC. [:D]

Posted: 12/10/2003 10:30:57 AM EDT

[#4]

[url]http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=1&submit=Go&description=usb%2Cpci%2Ccard[/url]

Newegg is a good place to buy computer parts.

Posted: 12/10/2003 10:33:54 AM EDT

[#5]

What I think you need is a newer computer. USB ports have been standard on computers since about what, 1997? If you want to take up digital photography, you may want a newer system than one that was state of the art in 1996.

Posted: 12/10/2003 10:34:06 AM EDT

[#6]

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I bought a digital camera, and it has a cable with a USB port end on it. I don't have a USB port on my computer. What do I need?

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A new computer.

How old is your current computer? It has to be at least 4 years old if it doesn't have a USB port. Even if you get a USB card you will find that your computer is lacking in power when it comes to digital pictures. You can get a pretty decent computer for $500 now.

Posted: 12/10/2003 10:34:17 AM EDT

[#7]

Just an added note...before you get your USB card, make sure that you have a PCI slot available and then get yourself a multi USB card (4 usb ports). Its better to have extra ports for other peripherals. [:)]

Good Luck.

Posted: 12/10/2003 10:36:26 AM EDT

[#8]

when you buy your pci usb card, i would pick up a media reader as well. this will let you just plug your camera's media (compact flash, memory stick etc.) directly into the reader and use it like a drive. much much easier than using the software that and systems for downloading from the camera itself.

Posted: 12/10/2003 10:38:59 AM EDT

[#9]

They also make a thing you can shove into your floppy disk drive that will read the camera. But, it sounds like you really should upgrade your system.

Posted: 12/10/2003 11:11:23 AM EDT

[#10]

I don't even know if I have a slot available. I guess I am going to just bite the bullet and buy a new box. There goes the old christmas bonus.

Posted: 12/10/2003 11:17:32 AM EDT

[#11]

If you can afford a digital camer, you can afford a new computer.

Dell Small Business has up to $500 off FREE PDA, Printer or Digital Camera with Purchase of select Systems. Free shipping too. Free carrying case and T-Mobile HotSpot Access with Centrino Notebooks. Tax is charged. Ends 12/10.

Budget Desktop $349

Dimension 2400 Desktop P4-2.53Ghz 256MB/40GB HD, Free Printer, PDA, or camera, 48x CD Writer, Ethernet, Modem, Word Perfect/MS Money, XP Home $549 - $200 rebate = $349 shipped free.

Click Outrageous Deal for $349 in middle left box, Customize it on left configiguration, Select Free Printer, PDA, or camera - ISP

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[url]http://www.computerlandcentral.com/[/url]

Posted: 12/10/2003 12:33:18 PM EDT

[#12]

make sure you have win 98 or bettert too!

Posted: 12/10/2003 1:58:39 PM EDT

[#13]

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make sure you have win 98 or bettert too!

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