SCSI to USB

**Kennygee** · 6-Jan-2007, 00:09

I've just got a scanning back it uses SCSI. I want to know if anyone has used a SCSI to USB converter on a phase one successfully? I got the apple G4 throw into the deal, however I would like to use my laptop as well which only has USB and is also a pc clone. Thanks in advance for any help.

**Graham Patterson** · 6-Jan-2007, 10:02

Why not track down a PCMCIA SCSI adapter for the laptop? For example: http://www.adaptec.com/en-US/products/scsi_desk/

**Dave Parker** · 6-Jan-2007, 10:11

I have used a converter with several different types of digital stuff, and never had any problem with any of them, I use with one of my film scanners to my laptop quite often...just make sure to get the USB 2.0 capable adapter to ensure enough speed...

Dave

**Gordon Moat** · 6-Jan-2007, 11:47

USB to SCSI is probably the slowest solution, though might be the cheapest. A FireWire to SCSI would be better, though I agree with the other recommendation of a dedicated PCMCIA Card with SCSI. Other than Adaptec, you can look in Ratoc Systems. I have a few older Ratoc adapters for when I was doing more video editing, and they work great.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat
A G Studio

**Ted Harris** · 6-Jan-2007, 15:37

PM me if you are interested in the PCMCIA card solution. I have one that is not in use and will sell it cheap, assuming I can find it and the cable.

**Kennygee** · 6-Jan-2007, 16:12

Thanks for the feedback, I'll give an USB-SCSI a go. They cost about $120.00 here in OZ. I've got a new ultra slim laptop and it doesn’t have an expansion slot only USB. It hasn’t even got a VGA out. My wife’s has so if the converter doesn't work I may have to ask nicely.