when was usb 2.0 introduced

[acorns]

how would i be able to find out if my computer has usb 2.0 ports rather than the old ones. It has 4 usb ports and i got it when windows xp first came out in the uk, i dont know the exact date.

2001 maybe!!??????

any help appreciates, i went ont he manufactures website ( packard bell), but it just said usb ports!! alot of use.
thanks

[AndyH]

Originally posted by acorns
how would i be able to find out if my computer has usb 2.0 ports rather than the old ones. It has 4 usb ports and i got it when windows xp first came out in the uk, i dont know the exact date.

2001 maybe!!??????

any help appreciates, i went ont he manufactures website ( packard bell), but it just said usb ports!! alot of use.
thanks
This message thread has your answer:
http://www.ipodlounge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22544

[acorns]

thanks,
just to clarify then , only usb 2.0 ports are capable of carrying power.
cheers

[AndyH]

Originally posted by acorns
thanks,
just to clarify then , only usb 2.0 ports are capable of carrying power.
cheers
AFAIK, both versions of USB carry power. However, neither supplies enough juice to recharge the iPod batteries, thus the need for Apple's special USB cable which includes a firewire "pigtail" which you plug into the AC adapter so you can recharge the iPod.