I should have known somebody was going to do the google it for you link
seriously thanks for the info though,both of you gave me just what I was looking
for info wise.the 2nd part was answered before I even asked it.
yes I am looking to purchase a new one,looked at a viao but didn't notice a firewire
port on it,hmmm.I'm also not looking to drop $1k or more on something like that where
it's main purpose is for traveling and not fulltime use.maybe i'll go the cf route a while
and play it out from there.thanks again!