Does anyone know if the spindown problem is only with USB or does it spin down using Firewire as well?
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I am experiencing spin downs and unreliability. I think it is more a mac os x issue rather than the hardware enclosure, and I know that apple is not supporting firewire 800 anymore as they are focusing on thunderbolt, and as I am running version 10.7.5 of Os X, I have multiple spindown and -50 errors on my external 800 hard drives, I am sorry to add more confusion to the mix, mine might be a different story when I update my os x.
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I'm using two of these, one with a Toshiba drive the other with a Seagate drive, both using Firewire on an iMac. I have had no problems with either one.
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The one I bought supports usb 3.0 and esata-Not firewire-I think you can get one that does, just make sure to read the specs/see pictures-
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You cannot honestly tell if latency will exist until you use it. What interface are you using? USB or Firewire? 2 gigs of ram seems like a VERY basic machine so I can see potential software slowness, but again, you'd have to try. Just my experience with PCs I am going to say you will have some performance issues across the board.
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I.Link is Sony's "firewire".... http://searchcio-midmarket.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid183_gci749630,00.html
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No it does not but it is a great MB. It doesn't have a FireWire port either.
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Rogelio, The model I ordered has a USB 3.0 port only with an on/off switch and a port for an optional external power supply. OWC also offers a bare external case available with USB 3.0 and Firewire 800 for 59.99. Hope this helps you!
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In response to your question: This Belkin box is great, but in order for the 4 USB connections to work you have to plug in the USB connection to the computer (same is true for the Firewire). Sorry!
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Yes, use the usb3 port on the drive left of the firewire ports http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822154548
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I don't think so. But you might be able to get a different cord instead that has a multi-headed adaptor that will connect to a USB port. The best thing is to have a laptop with a Firewire port. Unfortunately, they usually don't make low-end Windows computers with a firewire port. Most affordable laptops with a firewire port are Macs. I have the same problem.
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There are two different models. Mine came with just the USB 3.0 port and cable, but there is another OWC model that has both USB 3.0 & Firewire ports. It does cost more than this unit. Check the MFG's website for more details.
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I know it works great on Win7 also. FireWire was part of many XP systems back in the day. so the drivers do exist. Most likely once installed, XP will find the driver. If not, do a windows update and see if one is found then. A few Google searches might find a generic driver out there somewhere too. But yes, it works great with video cameras that have the FireWire interface. Though a single core 32bit XP system will hardly handle the live streaming digital video from the camera. I wasn't too impressed with mine at the time.
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Try and use - plug into - Firewire as it is faster than USB2.USB Speed = 400 Mb/s Firewire 800 = 800Mb/s
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I only use a FireWire cable from my PC for power. Mine works fine that way.
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No there is no firewire port on here - most computers today (past two years have removed firewire).Built in audio is excellent for a laptop - There are only 3 USB ports that's the only downside - but you can be very, very cheaply usb hub - other then that I highly recommend this laptop for the money
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one USB to 3 ports used for testing FIREWIRE USB 2.0 ...YOu need software drivers on your computer to use the device
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Good info thanks for posting.This is an open question to anyone who knows: Any insight into whether or not a program like Parallels would work and if there are USB issues?
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What type of firewire did you get to download the video from the camera to the PC? I have tried the Belkin one that others have bought, but the PC doesn't recognize it.