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It is also knows as Firewire but it's not very common on a PC. It's not part of of the default plugs found at the back of a PC, though you can add a card with Firewire ports on it. In general though, USB is by far more common. In terms of performance, Firewire is faster than USB and USB2 ports, but slower than USB3 ports.
Almost all PC peripherals use USB connections.
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What is firewire - where do you get it and how?
FireWire (technically known as an IEEE 1394 interface) is an interface developed by Apple that allows you to plug peripherals such as video cameras into your computer. Most Macs come with a FireWire interface, some Windows PCs have fireWire built in or they can have it added by adding a FireWire card. Some manufacturers adopt their own name for the IEEE 1394 interface; Sony, for example, call it an iLink. If you have a camera, or some other peripheral, with a FireWire interface it will have come with a FireWire cable which you plug into your computer to allow the two to connect so you can transfer your video/images from the camera to the computer.
Can 1394 firewire cardbus PC card be inserted into hp 550?
No, you need a 1394 firewire Expresscard
How would you upgrade a Windows 2000 PC to have a FireWire port?
Most Windows 2000-era desktops have at one available PCI slot. A FireWire card can be purchased for less than $20 to give the computer FireWire capabilities. Similar cards exist for laptops, although they are slightly more expensive.
What is the purpose of a firewire port in a computer system?
i am assuming that you know what a firewire is. not all computers come with a firewire input. if your computer doesn't have a firewire IN. then you have to buy a card, which gives you the acessability to plug a firewire cable into your computer.
How can you use a camcorder that has a FireWire 400 interface on a Windows 2000 with no FireWire port?
If the computer is able to accept PCI cards you will need to add a FireWire card to the computer and connect the camera to that. (See links below)
Is Firewire known as IEEE1394?
It's kind of the other way around. IEEE 1394 is the standard. It is also known as Firewire.
What are two other names for a firewire?
Firewire, also known as IEEE 1394 and i.Link
What are Firewire Connections?
Firewire connections are connections for Firewire devices to connect to a computer or some other Firewire device. They are often found on digital video cameras and high level digital audio equipment.
What is a external HD for a computer?
An External HD is a hard drive that is in a separate enclosure other than your PC that connects via a wire. Most commonly USB, ESATA or firewire.
What does a fire-wire card do?
A FireWire card adds a FireWire socket to your computer. FireWire is a type of cable and plug (like the more widespread USB) that is used to connect some video cameras, hard discs and audio equipment to a computer.
Did IBM began developing the FireWire standard in the 1980s?
False, Apple Computer began developing the Firewire standard in the 1980s.
How do you connect a HDD from a laptop to IDE on a PC?
You will need a firewire cable. A firewire cable is hardware that allows a user to transfer data, run analysis or run software on one hard drive from another computer. A firewire cable as its first debut was almost worth a hundred dollars. But now you can find a deciet one for about sixty dollars. Be careful when you do connect to the hard drive. If you are trying to diagnose a problem like a malware infection, the infection could also infect your pc.
