Tag: firewire
Freecom releases ultra-thin DVD writer for notebook users
Freecom has announced its thin and light DVD writer, aimed squarely at notebook users who demand compact units to go with their snazzy portable PCs.
Measuring just 1.7cms thick with an almost square 14.4 x 14cms footprint, and weighing 600g, it could “slide right into your pocket” – as the company claims – but it might be better in a padded pocket in your laptop bag…
FireWire gets a speed boost, but USB will catch up in time
FireWire versus USB isn’t exactly the most exciting of format wars — we are talking about data cables, after all. Most people use one or the other for connecting all manner of digital paraphernalia to their PC (and more often than not, USB 2.0) but probably don’t give the underlying technology much of a though.
FireWire, pioneered by the likes of Apple and Sony, has had a bit of a rough ride. It appeared almost ubiquitously on Apple computers and Sony camcorders, and would have been familiar to early adopters of the iPod, but has since fallen from favour somewhat, with Apple downgrading many of their FireWire ports from the faster 800Mbps to slower 400Mbps standard…
LINDY launch two-port FireWire ExpressCard
LINDY Electronics has today announced the availability of its two-port FireWire ExpressCard, compatible with notebook computers that have this latest interface.
Lindy launches 3 port FireWire 800 repeater hub
Lindy has announced the launch of its 3 port FireWire 800 repeater hub that will allow users to connect two FireWire peripherals to a computer at up to 4.5m in distance. The hub can be used to connect FireWire devices…
LaCie Huby: Stylish Firewire and USB hub
Hubs aren't renowned for their great aesthetics. They're functional, sure, but not usually very attractive. Now LaCie have unveiled their Huby (pronounced hub-ee) combined Firewire and USB hub done out in white curves, twistable cables, and multi-coloured indicator LEDs. Designed…
