USB to USB transfer?

[RagingGuardian]

Just built a new rig and now I need to transfer data from my laptop to my rig. I don't want to go the expensive route of setting up a network and besides my laptop has no ethernet card. Was wondering if it's possible to transfer the data via usb?

Anybody can offer some help?

 

[lobadobadingdong]

what about a parallel cable transfer? would be cheaper than buying a crossover usb cable.

 

[RagingGuardian]

I'm looking for suggestions on how I can transfer the data for as little money as possible. If possible can you give me a brief description of how I transfer via parallel ports?

 

[lobadobadingdong]

you need a data transfer parallel cable(IEEE1394 if memory serves me right), you can get them just about anywhere you can buy printer cables, for $15. then use the direct connection utility to make a connection and tranfer at will. it's a little slower than usb transfers, but last time I checked the usb cable to do the same thing was $30 or $40.

 

[owensdj]

It's worth it to buy a network card for your laptop and a crossover Ethernet cable so you can transfer your files using a network.

 

[JackMDS]

The cheapest and fastest for None-Network Guy.

Link: Goldx USB Data Link Network Cable, 5Ft, Gxusb320.

 

[lobadobadingdong]

wow, that is cheap, first usb transfer cable I've seen below $35.

 

[JackMDS]

Since USB2 came about, a lot of USB1.1 gizmos are on "FireSale".

 

[RagingGuardian]

Thanks alot guys...

 

[toeng]

What do you mean? USB Cable is cheap ... Check these links out
USBA->A for $18
USBA->B for $2.99