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    No Firewire Help on Acer A5739G- Need to Transfer Video from Camcorder

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by cheapherk, Aug 11, 2009.

  1. cheapherk

    cheapherk Newbie

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    I new the Acer A5739G did not have a firewire port, but I was unaware it did not have an Express card slot or PCMCIA slot.

    I will need to hook up my miniDV camcorder to the notebook to transfer video, but I don't know how I can do it now since I connect my video card via firewire. I don't know if there is something I can purchase to use the available eSATA port?

    Is there something I can get (i.e. adapter) so I can transfer my videos?

    Any help would be appreciated.
     
    cheapherk, Aug 11, 2009
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Looks like you can get usb to firewire cables.
     
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    cheapherk Newbie

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    Can you give me a link to what you are referring to? I couldn't find anything.
     
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    Go to ebay then put in the search box (without quotes) "usb to firewire"
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 11, 2009
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    Since firewire is faster than USB, I wonder if Ib will have any trouble transfering video this way?
     
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    It will be slower but should be able to handle it.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 11, 2009
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