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    M1330.. FireWire

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by bmnotpls, Jul 12, 2007.

  1. bmnotpls

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    Exists or no.. some specs say yes

    but I cannot find it on the system with the pictures
     
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    Yes. It is on the left side of the computer, a 4-pin connection to the right of the HDMI port.
     
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    My firewire cord ending doesnt look like that
     
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    F!ck I Got The 6 Pin

    is there a converter?!
     
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    You can just simply buy a cable... that goes from the 4 to the 6 pin.
     
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    For Firewire 400, there are 2 types of connectors. The 6-pin, which is usually found on desktops and probably what you have. There is also a 4-pin connector, which is usually found in notebooks. The only difference is that for the 6-pin connector, there are 2 pins assigned to power delivery and 4 for data. In the 4-pin version, there is no power delivery, so you will have to get a separate power supply for whatever firewire device you are trying to connect, unless it is just file sharing via firewire, then no power is required.
     
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    I was literally about to cry until I saw it on target.com



    YES!!
     
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    If it an external HD that you are trying to connect, you just need a 4-pin to 6-pin cable. Also, your HD needs to have its on power supply.
     
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    ohh my external hd does have its own power supply

    and im goin to target after i get my m1330

    I need a small usb hub and one of those cables
     
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    Oh my.... no comment.
     
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    Im glad u agree
     
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    Don't get the cable from target because they will charge you 20 bux for it. I have seen them from small online vendors for $2 to 3 shipped (just google it). 5 bux is probably the maximum I would pay for it. If you find a cheap site, I would recommend that you buy a 4-pin to 6-pin cable and also a 4-pin to 4-pin cable. The latter is useful for fast laptop to laptop file transfers.
     
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    .. well

    A. Im not paying for it

    and

    B.. ummmm.. Im not paying for it
     
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    Does the M1330 have Firewire 400 or 800??
     
    ifti, Jun 26, 2008
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