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    L702X - Connecting a Firewire Device???

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by mpotter, Sep 19, 2011.

  1. mpotter

    mpotter Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a mini DV based Sony Handycam that requires a firewire port on the computer to transfer the digital video. I have several mini DV tapes I need to copy. That said, I have a Dell XPS 17 3D (L702X) which does not have a firewire port, or even an Express Card slot (as with most new laptops).

    Is there an adapter that that allows a firewire connection through USB 3.0 or through eSATA? If not, is there an external enclosure for PCI Express cards that connects using USB 3.0 or eSATA?

    I've been doing quite a bit of googling and searching, but I think I may be out of luck. Thanks!
     
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    USB to Firewire adapters do not work.

    You need to find another computer to get Firewire to work..
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Sep 19, 2011
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