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Title: Firewire Card
Post by: hhf32 on November 30, 2004, 10:00:28 PM

I'm looking to pick up a firewire card for my JB3 transfers. Does it make a difference which one you get? I've seen them in ther $15-60 range and did'nt know if it really matterted that much? Also, if anyone knows some cheap prices on one let me know.

                 

Title: Re: Firewire Card
Post by: F.O.Bean on November 30, 2004, 10:03:56 PM

shouldnt matter, the cheaper you go, you usually get what ya paid for, but its a firewire card, cheapness shouldnt matter

Title: Re: Firewire Card
Post by: hhf32 on November 30, 2004, 10:08:00 PM

That's kind of what I figured....maybe the cheapo's might have slightly slower speeds. I wanted to see if anyone's had any issues with the cheaper ones.

Title: Re: Firewire Card
Post by: spyder9 on November 30, 2004, 10:13:56 PM

I use Adaptec 4300.  Works great with XP.  Use the card to transfer VHS tapes to DVD too.

Title: Re: Firewire Card
Post by: Ray76 on December 02, 2004, 03:34:46 PM

I ordered mine from hama..www.hama.de (the site has has two languages english/german..
the products do too.) Ive had mine for a long time, and It works really great. It was 34.95..Never had any problems, and super fast....Hama is a household name here, and the americans here always buy their electronics over others...For some reason, though germany is way behind us technologically, their computer products are amazing.....
My 2 cents....
Ray

Title: Re: Firewire Card
Post by: Thomas on December 02, 2004, 04:50:02 PM

I bought one from Wal-Mart, and it works fine.  $29.99 i think?

Title: Re: Firewire Card
Post by: momule on December 02, 2004, 06:12:42 PM

Im running a Western Digital firewire card(I know I didint know they made um)
Paid $ 1 off Ebay and $8 to ship it, its fast and was a breeeze to set up.

Nick

Title: Re: Firewire Card
Post by: Ray76 on December 02, 2004, 06:45:09 PM

Hell, dont reckon anyone can top that one....
Ray

Title: Re: Firewire Card
Post by: Thomas on December 02, 2004, 07:46:31 PM

Quote from: powerboat man on December 02, 2004, 06:12:42 PM

Im running a Western Digital firewire card(I know I didint know they made um)
Paid $ 1 off Ebay and $8 to ship it, its fast and was a breeeze to set up.

Nick

puts a whole different light on the value of a dollar.