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    PCMCIA and Firewire

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Ahkhira, Aug 20, 2008.

  1. Ahkhira

    Ahkhira Notebook Guru

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    I'm in need of a way to get a firewire port on this laptop. I have an older video cammera that's about to crap out and the only remaining output that works is the firewire (long story). I've been told that using a PCMCIA card with a firewire port will get the job done, but the transfer will be painfully slow and not so good quality.

    Any input? Recommendations? Thanks in advance.
     
    Ahkhira, Aug 20, 2008
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Check your notebook's specs. You probably have a Cardbus-compatible slot which is faster than the original PCMCIA. I wouldn't have expected it to be pitifully slow. I thought those cards could support the full Firewire speed.

    Otherwise, if it is a one-off transfer, do you have a friend who has a Firewire port on their computer and a DVD burner. You can then copy the material and dump it onto DVD(s). Copying to a USB HDD is the other option.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 20, 2008
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