Which is better Firewire or USB?
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Firewire is faster, but USB is more widely used.  USB 2.0 is 480Mb/s and firewire is only 400Mb/s.  Firewire is faster due to the difference in architecture.  Firewire uses P2P architecture whereas USB uses master-slave.
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I would go with a lacie drive :\n\nhttp://www.lacie.com/products/family.htm?id=10007\n\nDepends what sort of features you are after, If you have lots of money then I would suggest one of the RAID ones they have ( they are like a couple thousand dollars ) so be warned, when I say expensive I mean expensive lol.\n\nOther then that just get which ever one suits you, mobile or desktop one - As long as it is external and or internal if your laptop has a modular bay. I suggest external though but make sure that your laptop can support the interface types ie firewire or USB 1.1 or 2.0. ( WIth regards to USB they both work ie you can use USB 1.1 devices with USB 2.0 and visa versa ). Same goes for firewire but you can NOT and do not use usb with firewire or firewire with usb.
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Emule. Don't use livewire. Too many bugs on it.
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USB External hard drives are very affordable and have the advantage of being portable. Another alternative is copying your data to a DVD(s). Then store them offsite in case of a fire or other disaster.
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you can see it in the Device manager. expand USB-Controller and if there is an entry USB 2.0-Root-Hub then you have USB 2.0.\n\nconcerning a pcmcia/USB 2.0 adapter - if you don't need a firewire connection you better go for a 2 port USB 2.0 card like this one\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Brand=8281&N=50008281&Submit=ENE&Manufactory=8281&Description=pcmcia+usb+2%2E0&Ntk=all\nkeep in mind that most likely that card does not run together with a wireless pcmcia card.\n\nedit:\nand forget the above answer, you cannot upgrade USB 1.0 or 1.1 ports to 2.0 by using another driver.
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use firewire if your camera supports it. otherwise, check with the camera's manufacturer to see if it has drivers for it.
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I would suggest fat32 if you are planning on using your usb drive in computers other than Windows NT/2000 or newer.  Fat32 will provide you with the greatest portability between computers and operating systems.
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I'd go with the Maxtor just because it's larger. Both companies make reliable hardware so I really don't see a quality issue there. The only possible advantage with the Seagate would be if your computer has Firewire and you got a Firewire enclosure. In some cases that might be better. Go do some reading if you want...\n\nhttp://www.google.com/search?q=firewire+vs.+usb
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a 250 gb external hard drive usb 2.0 / firewire should be cheapest solution starting $ 80\n\nhttp://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=136&\n\neasiest & fastest option too
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limewire, or lemonwire prabobly
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Um not in the sense you're suggesting, but you CAN write and rewrite stuff on there. But I would just suggest a simple flash drive. For $5 after rebate you get firewall+1 GB flash drive.\n\nhttp://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2563541&CatId=0
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If you are using a digital camcorder you will need a firewire port on your pc and some video editing software.
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I believe USB 2 is technically faster but only in Peak bursts. Firewire can maintain a sustained data rate over a longer period of time.\n\nI have had problems with certain firewire hard drives with video so make sure you check up on the specific drive you are purchasing. Make sure your drive is at least 7200 rpm. I built my drive with a ADS firewire USB2 enclosure and a Western Digital hard drive. it was simple and has been dependable, and if it fails I can get an inexpensive drive and replace it. Worked for me.\n\nTony
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What sort of question is this? Firefox2 is better in every possible aspect!!\n\nIt is like trying to compare a Ferrari to a Lada..
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Case USB 2.0 & Firewire\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817145345\n250 GB disk, 8MB Cache, Ultra ATA 133, 3yrs warranty\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822152031
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You have to have boot from Firewire/ usb on your board, or have it boot from Usb as the first bootable device. Now, your board also has to support this feature... and hoanstly, why do you want do to this? this is just so pointless... if you want the speed, just get and IDE to Sata cross over bridge they are like 30 bucks.   Secondly, take it from a computer tek, its really pointless.
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http://www.1394ta.org/About/products/computer_products.html#Storage%20Devices\n\ntry u'r luck\n\ntake it to a friend, who has a pc running win xp & having firewire port, connect u'r Ikebana Fireblaster external hard drive\n\nsee if it works ... u can then decide best