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PredDawg8

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I'm about to buy my first Mac computer, a Powerbook.

I want to make sure I can transfer video from my digital camcorder to my computer. My instruction guide says my computer needs a DV connector.

The 15-inch PowerBook has a DVI & S-Video out. The 17-inch PowerBook has that and a Dual link DVI. But I don't know if either of those are sufficient. Seems like I would need a DVI in, not a DVI out. Or if DV and DVI are two different things...

I just really don't have a clue. Does anyone know what the heck I'm talking about and if so, can you help me?

Thanks.
 
Firewire...

PredDawg8 said:
I'm about to buy my first Mac computer, a Powerbook.

I want to make sure I can transfer video from my digital camcorder to my computer. My instruction guide says my computer needs a DV connector.

The 15-inch PowerBook has a DVI & S-Video out. The 17-inch PowerBook has that and a Dual link DVI. But I don't know if either of those are sufficient. Seems like I would need a DVI in, not a DVI out. Or if DV and DVI are two different things...

I just really don't have a clue. Does anyone know what the heck I'm talking about and if so, can you help me?

Thanks.
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It's called Firewire, man. You will need what is called a 4 pin to 6pin firewire cord. The smaller side goes into the dv camcorder, the larger into the powerbook. The four pin side is also called dv or mini firewire.
 
appleretailguy said:
It's called Firewire, man. You will need what is called a 4 pin to 6pin firewire cord. The smaller side goes into the dv camcorder, the larger into the powerbook. The four pin side is also called dv or mini firewire.
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Heh, I wondered for a brief moment if Firewire was related, but then dismissed it. A five-second Google search would've answered that query. I feel very ignorant.

Thanks for the help!
 
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