2006-10-06 14:49:08 · 8 answers · asked by tan l 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Its used for high speed transfers from peripherals, similar to USB. It's used mostly for camcorders anymore, but there are some other devices that use it. It's also called iLink by Sony.
While USB 2.0 is technically faster (USB 2.0 is 480 Mbps while Firewire is 400Mbps), the overhead with USB means Firewire may actually transfer quicker. There is also a Firewire 800 standard, but you don't see much of it. Firewire has been mostly replaced by USB for now.
2006-10-06 14:54:41 · answer #1 · answered by Bryan A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firewire is a high speed serial connection which is comparable to USB 2.0. Firewire was invented by Apple Computer and is a very common data transfer method for video cameras and some higher end digital cameras...
Very fast transfer speed from either Firewire or USB 2.0. You can buy the proper cables for either at any computer store (like Staples).
2006-10-06 23:15:54 · answer #2 · answered by ggfire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firewire is a serial bus-of high speed-.
Originally, it was purposed for synchronous immediate services-of data-.
Basically, this meant video which was used by either computer or camcorder.
However, Firewire had two drawbacks:
« For each costumer, Apple demanded a royalty which was of $0.25.
« The hardware was expensive --about $1 or $2--
Thus, Firewire's peripherals were costly-for producing.
Therefore, --commercially-- Firewire couldn't defeat USB ever.
For PnP's configuring-ROM, Firewire implements ISO/IEC 13213.
It can be added through a slot-of PCI-.
2006-10-06 21:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by a e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FireWire is one of the fastest peripheral standards ever developed, which makes it great for use with multimedia peripherals such as digital video cameras and other high-speed devices like the latest hard disk drives and printers.
FireWire is integrated into Power Macs, iMacs, eMacs, MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and the iPod. FireWire ports were also integrated into many other computer products dating back to the Power Macintosh G3 "Blue & White" computers. All these machines include FireWire ports that operate at up to 400 megabits per second and the latest machines include FireWire ports that support 1394b and operate at up to 800 megabits per second.
FireWire is a cross-platform implementation of the high-speed serial data bus -- defined by the IEEE 1394-1995, IEEE 1394a-2000, and IEEE 1394b standards -- that can move large amounts of data between computers and peripheral devices. It features simplified cabling, hot swapping, and transfer speeds of up to 800 megabits per second (on machines that support 1394b).
Major manufacturers of multimedia devices have been adopting the FireWire technology, and for good reason. FireWire speeds up the movement of multimedia data and large files and enables easy connection of digital consumer products -- including digital camcorders, digital video tapes, digital video disks, set-top boxes, and music systems -- directly to a personal computer.
In fact, Apple's FireWire technology was honored by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, receiving a 2001 Primetime Emmy Engineering Award for FireWire's impact on the television industry.
2006-10-06 21:55:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is like USB 2.0, and I think its theoretically faster than USB 2.0. Unlike USB, the device will stay on instead of having to access it and wait for the device to start. Firewire isn't used much, but it is used for cameras and iPods.
2006-10-06 21:55:09 · answer #5 · answered by Koy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firewire is a type of wire that is used for transvering data(video or files). 3 types of connecters 4 pin, 6 pin, and 9 pin. 4 pin is usaly fond on laptops, camras, and decks. 6 pin is usaly fond on desktops and extarnal hard drives. 9 pin is rare to find.
2006-10-06 21:56:16 · answer #6 · answered by 123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A special cable to hook up your digital camera to your computer.
2006-10-06 21:50:46 · answer #7 · answered by hoover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wire with fire on it.
2006-10-06 21:51:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋