Firewire question

I am new to firewire and would like to know what type of connector I need to connect to my Vostro 1500.

 

Connecting what to what?

Usually a FW cable is included with the peripheral.

 

This picture
http://www.notebookreview.com/picture.asp?f=25365

is from the Vostro 1400 review
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3873

but I think it's the same type of connector as the 1500.
The firewire connection is to the right of the vents.

It looks to me like it takes a 4-pin connector. It certainly isn't a 6-pin.
The wiki has more pictures of the different connectors.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewire

Maybe someone with a Vostro who is using their firewire could tell you.

 

I have an external harddrive with a 6-pin connection and the cable is 6-pin to 6-pin. This obviously won't work with the laptop. I just needed to know what type of connection the laptop takes.

 

Aha! I found this
Vostro link
It says it has a "4-pin IEEE 1394 port."

 

Thank you!

 

careful, the 4 pin port on the new inspirons is NOT powered.

 

But my external hard drive is.

 

just makin sure.

 

If it is a 4-pin firewire port that is available on the laptop then you can use a 6-pin to 4-pin adapter to connect your harddisk to your laptop....

 

Yeah. I'm going to be calling some local computer stores about that later this week. If I can't find one that way I'll order one, but I have a hard time paying $6-7 for a $2.25 piece of plastic and metal.

 

I bet you can find some good deals at your local TV spares shop or something.....

 

Heh. In town this small, there is no such thing. I'd have to drive at least one hour for a spare parts shop. It looks like I'm going to get a good deal through ebay for a retractable cord with adapters though. That'll be nice.