USB to Firewire? - SV650.org

14-09-06, 01:08 PM

Hi all, a quick IT question for you.

I just got my new PC delivered, and the muppets haven't put the firewire card in it like I asked. I have a LaCie external HDD with Firewire.
Can I get a converter so I can plug it into a USB?

Thanks!

14-09-06, 01:20 PM

not sure - try having a look on dabs.com to see if they do one

it's not too much hassle to buy a card and fit it

14-09-06, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Toad

not sure - try having a look on dabs.com to see if they do one

it's not too much hassle to buy a card and fit it

I know, but the problem is it'll invalidate my warranty and I can't be arsed to send it back to them to have them do it.

Viney · 14-09-06, 01:25 PM

Hmmmm, dont think so, anyway, would osrt of defeat the object really

A car is the only way to go. £10. If they where meant to fit it, how are they going to know that they didnt??

14-09-06, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Viney

A car is the only way to go.

Don't need one, I've got a bike......

14-09-06, 03:24 PM

Clickety Click, that was quick! (Sorry, too much kids TV).

Plugs in to your computer by USB, gives 4 USB ports, 3 firewire. Magic!

14-09-06, 08:30 PM

Thanks Baph. Sayes it's adapter powered though, I really could do without yet another of those things under my desk!
I didn't see on there how much it cost, any idea?

14-09-06, 01:08 PM	#1
Nekkid Guest Posts: n/a	USB to Firewire? Hi all, a quick IT question for you. I just got my new PC delivered, and the muppets haven't put the firewire card in it like I asked. I have a LaCie external HDD with Firewire. Can I get a converter so I can plug it into a USB? Thanks!

14-09-06, 01:20 PM	#2
Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	not sure - try having a look on dabs.com to see if they do one it's not too much hassle to buy a card and fit it

14-09-06, 01:25 PM	#4
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Hmmmm, dont think so, anyway, would osrt of defeat the object really A car is the only way to go. £10. If they where meant to fit it, how are they going to know that they didnt??

14-09-06, 03:24 PM	#6
Baph Guest Posts: n/a	Clickety Click, that was quick! (Sorry, too much kids TV). Plugs in to your computer by USB, gives 4 USB ports, 3 firewire. Magic!

14-09-06, 08:30 PM	#7
Nekkid Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Baph. Sayes it's adapter powered though, I really could do without yet another of those things under my desk! I didn't see on there how much it cost, any idea?