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  1. 3rd Jan 2010 20:32 #1
    yogart
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    My PC specs says it has FireWire IEEE 1394a, does that mean it is really FireWire 400 or 800?
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    400.

    However if you are transferring video from a camera it is moot, as transfer is real time.
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    Also note that if, for example, your camcorder's FireWire is 100Mbps (common for older models) then the whole bus drops to that speed. So, if you have a 400 external drive then it will be forced to operate at a slower speed.
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    Originally Posted by yogart
    My PC specs says it has FireWire IEEE 1394a, does that mean it is really FireWire 400 or 800?
    Probably 400 but

    What is your application?

    DV Camcorder?
    HDV camcorder?
    IEEE-1394 hard drive?
    Audio?
    IEEE-1394 networking?
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    You could swap out the card for a IEEE 1394b which is 800. Cost about $99. Quite a few around Nitro is considered one of the better brands http://www.firewiredirect.com/product/57/
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