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    Firewire

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by karl-r, Oct 21, 2005.

  1. karl-r

    karl-r Newbie

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    Hey im just curious is the built in Firewire on my mx7515 faster then putting a PC Card with firewire? Considering the device an external HD is firewire 1 not 2.
     
    karl-r, Oct 21, 2005
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  2. Dustin Sklavos

    Dustin Sklavos Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    There should be no difference; if anything, the PC card Firewire might actually be a bit slower since it isn't integrated directly into the motherboard chipset.
     
    Dustin Sklavos, Oct 21, 2005
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