Cables To Go 39977 USB 2.0 Vista Compatible Data Transfer Cable

by Cables To Go

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000UTL5DC
• Item model number: 39977
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

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.

Customer Reviews

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for setup of new computer; Nothing else, October 23, 2008

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This review is from: Cables To Go 39977 USB 2.0 Vista Compatible Data Transfer Cable (Personal Computers)

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.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seamless, February 9, 2008

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Roses Are Red (new york, ny) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cables To Go 39977 USB 2.0 Vista Compatible Data Transfer Cable (Personal Computers)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy, April 20, 2008

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Lashunda Bailes (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cables To Go 39977 USB 2.0 Vista Compatible Data Transfer Cable (Personal Computers)

I wish I would've had this cable when I first started to transfer files from my XP laptop to my Vista laptop (I originally used the option of transferring over the network). With the cable, transfer time was cut down tremendously, and I didn't have to worry about the transfer erroring out (without warning or error messages displayed). The installation instructions were simple. Shipping was fast, it arrived earlier than expected. Overall, great product and great buy.