Product Description

The USB 2.0 Vista-Compatible Easy Transfer Cable provides a hassle-free way to transfer all of your files from your older Windows¿ XP system to the new Windows Vista system. A simple wizard-driven program walks you through a few simple steps, enabling you to transfer your files (such as program data files, photos, music, videos), e-mails, and settings from your old system to your new Vista system in no time. This transfer cable is also able to transfer data between two XP or two Vista systems.

Product Details

• Color: Silver
• Brand: Cables To Go
• Model: 39977
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 2.00" w x 2.00" l, .30 pounds
• Networking: Hi-Speed USB

Features

• Provides an easy way to transfer files from Windows XP versions to the new Vista platform or to transfer files between two XP or two Vista computers
• Transfers data at speeds up to 480Mbps via USB 2.0 connectivity
• Full compliance with USB Specification Revision 1.1 & 2.0
• No external power is required; supported by bus power from either USB port
• Approximately 6 feet in total length

Customer Reviews

Seamless
I just used this cable to transfer my files, music, pictures, etc from an XP laptop to a Vista laptop (both Dell). Not only did the process work seamlessly, but it was very fast. Just follow the simple instructions and you should have no problem.

Data transfer cable- cables to go.
Transfered data from a windows xp laptop to a windows Vista laptop,
set up and transfer was excellent.

Good for setup of new computer; Nothing else
This cable is a one-trick-pony; use it to set up a new computer and throw it away. It seems to rely solely on Microsoft's software intended only for migrating user data to a new computer. This transfer is orchestrated by a `wizard' that leaves the user very little choice in what files get moved and where they go. Any potential for general transfer of individual files back and forth between computers is wasted. Any implication that this is possible is pure puffery.

The word `easy' in the name is, of course, a common commercial euphemism for `better than nothing'. It does not mean `quick', so don't make any plans for the rest of the day once you get started. But if you have just bought a replacement for a computer that is still in operable condition this device will probably save you a lot of trouble in reconstructing your old set up on the new machine.

It is important to understand that this cable only copies settings and data. It DOES NOT copy your programs. And it does not copy your settings if you don't have the program. So make sure you have the installation disks for your programs and install them on the new machine before transferring your settings.