The Creative Jukebox Zen USB 2.0 system allows you to make full use of the 30 gb or 40 gb hard drive in the digital music player.
As transferring 30 to 40 gb of data can take a very long time on a USB 1.0 or 1.1 system, making use of the faster rate of transfer will drastically cut down the amount of time it takes to record your songs and other files to your player.
In order to make use of the Creative Labs USB 2.0 system, your computer will need to meet several requirements.
First and foremost, it will need to have a USB 2.0 port installed. This port looks identical to 1.1 and 1.0 USB ports, but makes use of slightly different transfer protocols and hardware to enable the cables to transfer data at a much higher rate.
If you have a USB 2.0 port and you run Windows 98, you will need to install drivers to be able to make use of the port. If you do not have a USB 2.0 port, the Creative Jukebox Zen will run under USB 1.1 without any issues. Most systems do not use 1.0 ports anymore, as these are extremely old.
The USB 2.0 connection serves several purposes n the Creative Labs Juke Box system. In addition to being your file transfer protocol, it serves as your battery charger. This allows you to charge your Zen system without needing to plug into a power outlet.
However, if you want to use a proper power outlet, you also have this ability, which gives you the flexibility you need when on long trips where you do not have access to a computer. The combination of fast transfer and charger in one unit makes certain that you can be on the road doingg what you want with your Creative Jukebox Zen as quickly as possible.