Belkin (F5U258) USB 2.0 Cable

Pros: Fast and efficient.

Cons: Not as easy as it sounds.

The Bottom Line: The other methods of transferring files are tedious.

Review: Preliminary Remarks

You have bought a new computer system. The operating system may be some version of the new Microsoft Vista and you suddenly realize that all the data on old computer that you need (or just want) is on your old...

Pros: Great for moving you files from your old XP computer to your new Vista computer

Cons: Worthless for any thing else.

The Bottom Line: If you are computer illiterate, and need to transfer- but it. Everyone else, get a crossover cable.

Review: The idea behind this product is that it will allow you to easily and quickly transfer all of your files and setting from one computer to another.

I used this cable to transfer files from my old computer running XP Home to my new computer...

Pros: Fairly easy set-up. Included Laplink PC Sync software works well.

Cons: Obvious software driver issues with the product.

The Bottom Line: My final recommendation is to avoid this product until Belkin gets the driver issue sorted out.

Review: Ever since the USB specification became popular I had been looking for a good replacement for the good 'ol Laplink cables I once used to transfer files between PCs. Recently Belkin introduced one such product called the "Easy Transfer Cable". I was...

Pros: None

Cons: Must have two monitors, two keyboards, mice, etc.

The Bottom Line: Save your money and put it toward external drive backup.

Review: I bought this cable thinking it would be easy to transfer, and if the cable was connected to both computers, we would be able to see what needed transfer from just one computer screen. Not so. In order for this to work, we need to have two monitors,...