Peter,

You're exactly right about the load time via the USB 2.0 (should be about a tenth of that time with a USB 3.0)....it took approximately 4.5 hours (UGH) to load in the 83 GB from the HD. I took the wife out to dinner and then took a couple naps in the recliner while this loaded in. I was in no big hurry....just wanted to check out the end result.

I'll get back with you a little later with info about the other things you requested.

Thanks for BIAB and RB...they're fun,
Cecil