Is there a cord or plug that can convert a 6-pin IEEE 1934 (Fire wire) to a USB port?

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Is there a cord or plug that can convert a 6-pin IEEE 1934 (Fire wire) to a USB port?

2007-06-04 06:57:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware

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No - there isn't because the 2 technologies are not compatable. Fire wire is a non host based transfer, where as USB is a host based transfer.

2007-06-04 07:18:43 · answer #1 · answered by notsosuremt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Seems like thereÂ´s one on the market now:
"PRESS RELEASE Pixela IEEE 1394 (Firewire) to USB 2.0 Digital Video (DV) Transfer Cable Now Available Online" - http://new.marketwire.com/2.0/rel.jsp?id=671604

2007-06-04 07:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by Byte Zero 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Try calling your local Radio Shack. Plus check out Ebay.com.

2007-06-04 07:17:42 · answer #3 · answered by kee96765 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

No.

2007-06-04 07:00:03 · answer #4 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋