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The Easy Transfer Cable is a USB 2.0 device which is used to connect two computers together. It looks like a regular USB cable, except with a small box in the middle. This small box contains the needed electronics to allow the two connected computers to communicate with each other.

History

The Easy Transfer Cable was originally designed for Windows Easy Transfer, a program that comes with Windows Vista and Windows 7. Its internal hardware chipset is made by Prolific Technology Inc.

Software

Currently, there are only a few software products which are designed for this cable. They include:

Manufacturers

There are several manufacturers of the Easy Transfer Cable. A frequently updated list is available here.

As of August 25, 2009, they include:

  • BAFO
  • Belkin
  • Cables To Go
  • Cables Unlimited
  • Dynex
  • IO Gear
  • Star Tech
  • Tripp Lite

References

  1. ^ http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/get/easy-transfer.aspx
  2. ^ http://www.EasyComputerSync.com
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