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firewire port extension

  • 16-10-2010 11:26am
    #1
    goalie2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭


    Folks,

    I have a dell precision 390 pc which has no firewire port. I also have a Sony DCR-HC53E handycam from which I would like to transfer some movies to the pc via the sony ilink cable (firewire). Can I buy like a firewire pci card for the pc or something similar to enable tihs to happen?

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    BaconZombie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,813 ✭✭✭BaconZombie


    You should be able to pick up a PCI 2 or 4 port Firewire card for ~20€.


  • #3
    Monotype
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    You could get one delivered from elara for €25. They're cheaper on ebay, but you might be waiting a while.

    You can get usb to firewire adapters, but they're usually expensive, rare and probably slower than the add in card solution.


  • #4
    old_aussie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,410 ✭✭✭old_aussie


    Hi,

    You just need to buy a riser.....

    The Dell PrecisionTM 390 workstation delivers incredible performance and scalability at a great price, all in a flexible, customer-driven chassis design.

    Chassis Design

    Dell has delivered an updated customer-driven chassis design with the Dell Precision 390, combining reliability and ease of access in a flexible, rack-ready form.
    Design features include rotating optical bays, single-latch internal access, front-panel diagnostic and network LEDs, mic and headphone jacks and optional 1394a connector, as well as an innovative front bezel design for optimal ventilation.


  • #5
    tuts ballymac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭tuts ballymac


    I have an old Sony camcorder HC44E and wish to stream film from the tape in camcorder to my PC; My laptop is Compaq Pressario with Vista Windows Home Premium; I don't have firewire port, will the Sony I Link cable fit in my laptop port?
    I tried a cable with 4male and 6male, IEEE1394, it did not fit laptop port, but it did fit camcorder port.
    :confused:


  • #6
    old_aussie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,410 ✭✭✭old_aussie


    Hi tuts ballymac

    To connect the camcorder, you need to have a firewire port(in the PC or laptop) to plug in the firewire lead from the camcorder.


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  • #7
    old_aussie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,410 ✭✭✭old_aussie


    This set of adapters might help...... Depending on the adapter type suitable for your laptop.

    http://www.nextag.com/adapter-firewire-laptop/stores-html


  • #8
    Tech Overhaul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 437 ✭✭Tech Overhaul


    I have a firewire pci card on adverts if it's any good to you. It came out of a dell as far as I remember. I'll post it to you and you can test it if you want.


  • #9
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,480 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    I tried camcorder to PC via firewire but nothing came close to the quality of a recording transfer to DVD via a decent DVD recorder


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