Hi.
I'm just about to buy a LACIE 250GB 7200RPM EXT FW P3 Harddrive BY F.A PORSCHE. Mistakenly I nearly bought the USB version, but a friend advised me that my powerbook would only transfer at USB speed rather than USB2.
What I want to know is if there is there such a thing as FireWire 2, if so does this transfer at 800Mbits/s rather than the quoted transfer rate of up to 400Mbits/s that the hdd I'm looking at buying?
OK I think I've got myself a little confused. I think what I'm trying to ask is: is 400Mbits/s FireWire the fastest external hdd compatible with my powerbook?
If anyone managed to battle their way through this, any held would be very much appreciated!
cheers, BEET
I'm just about to buy a LACIE 250GB 7200RPM EXT FW P3 Harddrive BY F.A PORSCHE. Mistakenly I nearly bought the USB version, but a friend advised me that my powerbook would only transfer at USB speed rather than USB2.
What I want to know is if there is there such a thing as FireWire 2, if so does this transfer at 800Mbits/s rather than the quoted transfer rate of up to 400Mbits/s that the hdd I'm looking at buying?
OK I think I've got myself a little confused. I think what I'm trying to ask is: is 400Mbits/s FireWire the fastest external hdd compatible with my powerbook?
If anyone managed to battle their way through this, any held would be very much appreciated!
cheers, BEET