CasaTunes Introduces New Low Profile Music Server Nov 19, 2009
The music servers include Windows 7 Home Premium, a DVD/CD drive, a 52 in 1 card reader and include two firewire (IEEE 1394) connectors, DVI, HDMI and VGA video outputs for future expansion. Visit for more details on the CasaTunes Music Server XLi and for the CasaTunes Music Server XLe version. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TiVo Wants FireWire Waiver For Cable-Provided DVRs Nov 10, 2009
k.a. FireWire), which under existing FCC regulations is required for all operator-supplied high-definition set-tops. In a , TiVo wants the agency to clarify that it doesn;t have to add a FireWire port to the boxes ... Intel similarly has requested a waiver to the FireWire rule for cable set-tops incorporating its system-on-a-chip processors with IP outputs, calling the rule ;a technological ;bridge to nowhere;; (see ). (Multichannel News)
5 new technologies that will change everything Nov 5, 2009
0, FireWire 400 or 800 (IEEE 1394a or 1394b) or both, DVI or DisplayPort or both, and on some eSATA. USB 3. 0 could eliminate all of these except ethernet. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Apple roundup: Macbook, iMac and Magic Mouse Oct 27, 2009
The new MacBook also now does without FireWire and the miniDVI connector has been changed to the less popular, but more versatile, DisplayPort connector. Unfortunately, there is no SD card slot as found in the aluminium MacBook Pros. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate.com... Oct 21, 2009
0 ports, FireWire 800, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics and a SuperDrive. The $799 Mac mini features a 2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Apple refreshes their Mac line Oct 21, 2009
Alas, Apple also removed the FireWire port that is still used by folks who have older camcorders. The unibody design is made of durable polycarbonate materials, as opposed to aluminum on the MacBook Pros. (USA Today -- Tech)
In Defense of Fanboys Oct 10, 2009
In the modern era, after Apple removed the Firewire port for the 13 Macbooks, a fanboy yawp contributed to the reinstatement of this feature in the next revision of the product, now the Macbook Pro. Individuals may be singly annoying, but the collective voice of fans gets changes made, often quickly. (CBS News)
Multichannel Newswire Oct 9, 2009
Intel has requested a waiver to the Federal Communications Commission's rule requiring HD cable set-tops to include an IEEE 1394 high-speed serial bus port -- also known as FireWire -- for units that incorporate the chip maker's system-on-a-chip processors with IP outputs. You are receiving this email because you have requested either an eNewsletter or a magazine from Reed Business Information. (Multichannel News)
The Top Nettop? Sep 16, 2009
Four more USB ports, an Ethernet port, and a lone PS/2 connector for the keyboard (the supplied mouse is a USB model) are at the rear, as are microphone and headphone jacks and a FireWire port. There's also a user-accessible panel covering the C300's single DDR2 memory module, offering the RAM upgrade possibility that's missing from the sealed-envelope eMachines. (HardwareCentral)
Top 10 Great Gadgets for Any Student Sep 2, 2009
MacBook Pro 13" The new 2.26 GHz, 13-inch is a great value this summer for students heading back to school. Along with any new Mac, Apple will throw in a free 8 gigabyte iPod Touch. It's sleek, thin and light, with a durable aluminum enclosure. And it will easily slide into a backpack or briefcase. The new built-in battery provides up to seven hours of power and will last up to five years -- which means fewer batteries in landfills. A new SD card and FireWire 800 makes transferring video and... (ABC News)
Enterprise Technologies Will Change the Consumer PC Market Aug 29, 2009
The fastest current NAS network connectivity is 1Gbit Ethernet, but plenty of PCs are limited to Firewire or USB-2 speeds. Using 1GbE hardware, NAS speeds are limited to a peak of 125 MB/sec. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Everything You Need to Know About USB 3.0 Aug 17, 2009
Super-Speed UBS is coming in 2010, spelling the end to any hopes for a revival of FireWire ... It will end the longing for FireWire's resurrection: The faster speeds will mean that isn't as grindingly slow ... Or will it instead keep the FireWire flame lit. (BusinessWeek)
Averatec N2700: A Netbook-Sized Notebook Aug 7, 2009
Next to the vent on the notebook's left side you ll find VGA, Ethernet, FireWire and USB 2. 0 ports and an ExpressCard/54 expansion slot. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Just Add Water Jul 29, 2009
It's got more or less the same specs as notebooks costing a third as much a 15-inch screen, DVD burner, Intel Core 2 Duo 8300 processor, 2 gigs of RAM, 160-gig hard drive, Windows Vista Business, built-in Wi-Fi, 3 USB ports, one FireWire port, Ethernet and modem cable jacks, touchpad, Webcam ... 0 (rated from 1 to 5) 160 GB SATA drive Bluetooth and Wi-Fi AGN Ethernet, POTS modem, serial port, 3 USB, one FireWire Smartcard security reader, PCI Express card slot, SD/MMC/MemoryStick Slot, but... (Fox News)
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The GT725 has just about every kind of output and input solution you could want, save for Firewire. In the video department the GT725 outputs full 1080p high-definition video via HDMI and standard display out via VGA. For peripherals, the GT725 has three USB ports, an ESAT/USB combo port, and IEEE 1394 port. (IGN PC Games)
Review: Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 Jul 25, 2009
You'll also find a full-sized keyboard; an onboard DVD RW drive for watching movies and burning music and data discs; and HDMI, eSATA, and FireWire as well as VGA and USB ports. Oh yeah, and instead of a netbook's humble hardware lineup -- you know, almost invariably a single-core CPU, 1GB of memory, and a 160GB hard drive. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Lenovo IdeaPad Y450: Cheap and Appealing Jul 22, 2009
You'll also find a full-sized keyboard; an onboard DVD RW drive for watching movies and burning music and data discs; and HDMI, eSATA, and FireWire as well as VGA and USB ports ... At the right, the DVD burner and an ExpressCard/34 slot join a third USB port, a combination USB/eSATA port, and a FireWire 400 connector. (Datamation)
There's safety in cloud control Jul 14, 2009
The backup, made in-house over a FireWire network, was also corrupted. Four years' worth of members' bookmarks were lost and the ma. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Mac News Briefs: CalDigit ships 1TB RAID system Jul 8, 2009
0, FireWire 400 or 800, and external Serial ATA.. Measuring 2 inches tall and five inches long, the VR mini features two removable 2. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Burn CDs in XP with CDBurnerXP Pro Jul 5, 2009
CDBurnerXP Pro works with most CD burners featuring IDE, SCSI, USB, and FireWire interfaces. The program has been tested under Windows Me, 2000, and XP, but the author indicates that it should work with no problems under Windows 98 and NT as well. (TechRepublic)
Choosing an Audio Interface for a M... Jun 3, 2009
All external audio interfaces connect to your laptop via Firewire, USB or, more rarely, CardBus. Firewire is often considered the best choice with USB being the secondary option and CardBus being better suited for other purposes ... Connectivity via Firewire or USB is not an issue for most Mac laptops but it is worth mentioning that there are a few models - old and new - that were released without Firewire ports. (Suite101.com)
HP dv3510 13.3" Laptop Review Jun 1, 2009
The unit doesn t contain a FireWire port, which is unfortunate since the unit practically begs to be used with a digital high definition video camera. However, it does contain an ExpressCard/34 PCMCIA slot and you can buy a decently priced FireWire ExpressCard these days ... If it wasn t for the poor speakers and lack of FireWire port, this unit would be perfect. (Suite101.com)
Alienware M17x Laptop Jun 1, 2009
4GHz P8600 CPU (upgradeable to a Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core CPU) ; A solo 1GB nVidia GeForce GTX260M GPU (upgradeable to dual 1GB nVidia GeForce GTX 280M GPU's) ; 4GB of RAM (Up to 8GB of 133MHz DDR3 RAM) ; 250GB 7200-rpm hard drive (upgradeable to a 1TB 7200-rpm) ; Slot-loading DVD-RW drive (upgradeable to dual-layer Blu-ray Disc) ; A nine-cell battery ; Four USB plugs, a four-pin FireWire port, ExpressCard Slot, an eSATA/USB combo port, and an eight-in-one Media Card reader. Connections for... (IGN Gear)
Review: My DVD Expander May 26, 2009
0 or FireWire) cable. Setting up isn't too difficult. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
MacBook Pro 17 May 24, 2009
Many outraged video editors will be excited to see that the FireWire port, which was inexplicably removed from other models in this line, has returned on this particular gadget. While that is certainly not a bad thing, it would have been more appropriate for Apple to expend some energy on more current features, such as an SD card slot or a Blu-ray drive to take advantage of the massive high-definition screen. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Looking good May 1, 2009
There are three USB ports, one of which can also accommodate external SATA () peripherals such as the latest portable hard drives, plus a FireWire port. Dell has thoughtfully included , and DisplayPort connectors for attaching an external display; having all three means no matter what projector or big-screen you run across in the future, you'll be able to connect. (HardwareCentral)
Gadget jargon still confuses many Apr 28, 2009
"Some names are just made up for marketing purposes, while others are chosen so users can relate to the term. "One way of linking peripherals to a Mac was via an interface called FireWire. On a Sony it is called i.LINK and it's also called Lynx by Texas Instruments, even though all three are exactly the same thing. (BBC News -- Technology)
Review: Dell Studio XPS 16 Apr 28, 2009
There are three USB ports, one of which can also accommodate external SATA () peripherals such as the latest portable hard drives, plus a FireWire port. Dell has thoughtfully included , and DisplayPort connectors for attaching an external display; having all three means no matter what projector or big-screen you run across in the future, you ll be able to connect. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Ideapad Y530 Apr 28, 2009
It has three USB ports, a phone jack for modem, an Ethernet port, a Firewire port, Bluetooth, WiFi, VGA out, HDMI, 3. 5mm audio/ SPDIF jack, microphone jack and, the one I like best, the built-in card reader slot. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Apple adds special 20-inch iMac for educational institutions Apr 14, 2009
0 ports, one FireWire 800 port, a slot-loading SuperDrive, and Nvidia GeForce 9400M graphics processing. The model is only available to educational institutions, not for individual students or faculty. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Prepare for ludicrous speed: Ars reviews the 8-core Mac Pro Apr 7, 2009
It features the same number of USB 2 ports (three on the back and two on the front), but in place of Firewire 400 ports, there are now Firewire 800 ports, for a total of four Firewire 800 ports and no Firewire 400 ones ... Firewire 800 to 6-pin cable for DV capture ... I think that three Firewire 800 ports and one 400 port would have been the sweet spot. (Ars Technica)
Shuttle: Complete Mini PC system With a DVB-S Tuner Mar 28, 2009
8 x 19 cm (LWH), include HDMI, SPDIF, eSATA, FireWire and 6x USB.. The Shuttle XPC H7 4500H is now available from specialist retailers or through the Shuttle Systems Configurator. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Psystar rolls out new, compact Mac clone Mar 19, 2009
At $599, the Open(3) might sound like a pretty good deal, but thats before you look at the list of configuration options: Turns out if you want FireWire, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth in this sucker, itll cost you extra. For each. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
The New Dark Fire from Gibson Guitar Features 1394 for PC Connectivity Mar 11, 2009
Gibsons Design Decision Shows FireWires Continued Popularity in Audio and Musical Applications ... Connecting Dark Fire to a PC Using FireWire ... The guitar uses a separate box for connecting the guitar to the PC using a standard FireWire cable, offering players the ability to record easily using sequencing software that is included in the system. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Why you should always back up Mar 6, 2009
The experience of multiple, simultaneous hard-drive failure and the theft of a PC dramatically illustrated the weaknesses of the mirroring strategy, so I've got several versions of Western Digital's MyBook Studio and MyWorldBook high-capacity external drives hooked up on the network, or attached to PCs through eSATA, Firewire and USB 2. I automate backups to those drives with Centered Systems' Second Copy (secondcopy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Apple Cuts Prices, Updates Desktop Macs Mar 5, 2009
The FireWire 400 port was replaced with a FireWire 800 port and a Mini DisplayPort was added to support Apple's new monitors. The Challenge: Selling the New Macs. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Apple's New Desktops Mar 4, 2009
26GHz, as well as a Nvidia GeForce 9400M GPU. The Mac mini's FireWire 400 port has been upgraded to a FireWire 800 port, and Apple's newest Mini DisplayPort technology replaced the Mini-DVI port. Like the new iMacs, the newest batch of Mac minis are available in retail locations now and online orders begin shipping today. (IGN Gear)
Apple jump-starts Nehalem launch for Intel Mar 4, 2009
They also include multiple PCI, USB, and FireWire ports. Early last month, online retailers started offering quad-core Xeon 5500 chips with speeds between 2. (InfoWorld)
IPoint 3D: Using Your Fingers As A Remote Control Mar 3, 2009
The small device is equipped with two FireWire cameras inexpensive, off-the-shelf video cameras that are easy to install. In addition to its obvious appeal to video gamers, iPoint 3D can also be useful in a living room or office, or even in a hospital operating room, or as part of an interactive information system. (Science Daily)
Gateway Unveils Value-Priced Quad-Core Desktops Mar 3, 2009
Both desktops feature a Labelflash DVD RW burner for creating presentation CDs and DVDs; a FireWire port and 15-in-1 flash card reader with one-button image copy to load your digital video and stills for editing, plus an HDMI port for sending high-definition video to an HDTV or LCD; Gigabit Ethernet networking; and the 64-bit edition of Windows Vista Home Premium. Do you have a comment or question about this article or other small business topics in general. (SmallBusinessComputing)
A Notebook With 1.2 Screens Mar 3, 2009
0 ports, single FireWire and eSATA ports, microphone and headphone jacks, and an ExpressCard slot are at the right. There's a Secure Digital/Memory Stick flash card slot up front. (HardwareCentral)
Bye, Tech: Dealing With Data Rot Mar 2, 2009
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The Macalope Weekly: The tab wars Feb 27, 2009
And nay-sayers may say "nay, Apple twould never put Firewire 800 into thy consumer-level products. Forsooth!" Ah, but comical nay-sayer old-talking guy construct, thats exactly what people aren't expecting them to do. Huh. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
OWC upgrades Blu-ray burner to 8x Feb 25, 2009
0, 400, FireWire 800, and , making it the only external burner to do so. The burner is available now and retails for $480 USD. | Topic. (Afterdawn.com)
Apple to stop Micro-USB from becoming standard? Feb 25, 2009
However I will be surprised when you get a mini usb port to duplicate, l/r audio, vga, component, svideo, rca video, data, device control/communication, power out for certain accessories (Nike + is one) and firewire on supported models ... You must be one of the people who thinks that usb is bidirectional, like firewire ... An example is you can hook two computers together with firewire but you can not do that with usb inless an active converter box is in use. (CNET News)
How To Delete a File ... For Good Feb 25, 2009
Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN for short) was developed by Darik Horn and works on IDE, SATA, and SCSI hard drives -- not, we should note, on USB or FireWire drives or any removable media. Once DBAN has finished with your hard drive, its master boot record, partition table, and every single sector will have been overwritten in accordance with the most stringent industry guidelines. (SmallBusinessComputing)
New Aleratec Hard Disk Drive Duplicator Also Does JBOD Storage Feb 24, 2009
Firewire and USB capabilities included. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
HP announces company-wide pay cuts to avoid layoffs Feb 22, 2009
The updated device offers a Mini DVI and Mini Displayport connection instead of the full-size DVI connector, while the FireWire 400 port has been upgraded to a FireWire 800 jack. A fifth USB port has also been added. (Electronista)
Rogers to get 4G in 2010, merge with cable Feb 20, 2009
It also replaces the FireWire 400 port with a faster FireWire 800 jack and adds a fifth USB port. ( | | | ). (Electronista)
Hundreds of television stations cut analog signals Feb 18, 2009
Digital Signal Processing boards, systems and hardware utilizing TMS320C6000 DSPS, Virtex-II FPGAS, high-speed I/O, IEEE 1394 Firewire and Ethernet capabilities. DSP/FPGA, Reconfigurable Computing webcast. (Yahoo News)
Apple MacBooks Feb 8, 2009
Multimedia fans will be surprised to find there's no remote control, which seems stingy - but not as stingy as dropping the Firewire port, which Apple claims has been made obsolete by USB2. 0. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Acer's Blu-ray Cutie Feb 8, 2009
The former are joined by front-panel microphone and headphone jacks, a FireWire port, and slots for Secure Digital, xD, Memory Stick, and CompactFlash cards. Besides USB ports six through nine, the rear panel provides Ethernet, analog and S/PDIF audio, eSATA, and two PS/2 ports, as well as VGA and HDMI outputs for old and new monitors, respectively. (HardwareCentral)
