Re: IEEE 1394 on Dell Laptop

It will most likely work.  My iPod functions just fine with the built-in
firewire in my IBM thankpad.  Remember, though, that all 4 pin firewire
solutions are unpowered.  That means that the iPod will not recharge while
plugged into the laptop and you'll be using the iPod's internal battery to
power the iPod's hard disk while you are transferring files from the laptop.
This is true for most PCCard firewire adapters (even the 6 pin kind) too.
So..generally speaking: laptop + iPod = you'll need to recharge your iPod
with the wall adapter.  There is at least one work-around for this problem
that uses a special cable..I think it's called "fire-power" or something
like that.

If for some reason you do get a PCCard firewire adapter, I've been using an
Adapted "FireConnect" card  with other laptops that don't have built-in
firewire and that card has worked flawlessly.  There are cheaper cards,
however, which ought to work too.





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Subject: [ephpod] IEEE 1394 on Dell Laptop



Has anyone tested the iPod with the built-in firewire on Dell laptops? I'm
not sure about all the laptops, but I know some new models come with a IEEE
1394 4-pin connector. Is it compatible with iPod? Or is a separate firewire
card necessary? If so, what's a good PC card?

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