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    is there a ieee 1394 cable with a mini usb end point?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by mtv2004, Sep 17, 2008.

  1. mtv2004

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    so I could use with my external hard drives? if so, where can i find one?
     
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    Firewire is not compatible with USB.
     
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    oh, thanks :)
     
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    so you are trying to connect the usb mini part to the hdd and the firewire to the laptop? if so, you should just use usb, its fast enough.
     
    THE B1RDMAN, Sep 17, 2008
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    yeah, i was trying to do that to free up a usb port without using my hub :)
     
    mtv2004, Sep 18, 2008
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