Zorro III USB - Deneb

[sandpiper]

As for the person complaining about price. This isn't like a cheap PCI USB card made in bulk. Think about the money you can save by using this card. This card will quite litterally allow me to expand my A4000D for less money than it costs.

Good point. Think of the low priced peripherals that will be available to you...CHEAP usb mice, keyboards, thumb drives, hard disks etc etc. No need to spend $40-$50 for Amiga keyboard or mouse adapters or buy expensive used Amiga keyboards & mice. A good basic Logitech usb optical wheelmouse costs about $20. Just plug it in.

[sandpiper]

It's more the cheap soundcards (no need to pay £50 for a Toccata)

Interesting. I see in the press release that there is a new audio class for AHI. I wonder if it would be possible to play mp3s without loading the cpu?
 

[sandpiper]

Couple of questions...

1. I ordered a Deneb for my A3000. How much power can be supplied to the Deneb from the ZIII bus? Is it safe to power mice, keyboards, thumb drives without external power?

2. I have a Subway in an A2500/060. I am quite happy with it. Would there be any advantages in upgrading to Deneb? From reading available information it looks like fast USB 2 speeds aren't possible in ZII space.

[sandpiper]

@platon42,

Thanks for your replies. Looks like after I get the Deneb going in my A3000, I'll be considering one for my A2500.

@Matt_H,

Thanks for you replies too. I've found the benchmarks you were referring to.