Ok, so i am looking for a good USB hub for my MBP and would like it to be FW800 cause i really don't have any FW800 devices and i would like a usb hub that does not take up any of my existing usb ports.
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Cheap FW800 usb hub
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upaymeifixit
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pugnaciousp
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gr8tfly
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That doesn't convert FW to USB - it's only a combo hub for both. It still needs input from both FW800 and USB. It's a very nice looking one, though.
http://store.moshimonde.com/ilynx-800.html
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heisenberg123
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I mean using a normal 4 port USB hub will give you 5 total do you really ever have that sixth USB device
gr8tfly
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I agree - the OP still has another port on the computer itself, and gains the hub ports.
Demosthenes X
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I don't think such a thing exists for Firewire. You can, however, get WiFi USB hubs, which might solve your problem if most of your USB needs at home on your wireless network. They're not cheap, though.
If you really have 6 or whatever USB devices, either get a hub with more than 4 ports, or just get two adapters. Seems simple enough, no need to look for some crazy adapter that may or may not exist.
****, the reason i wanted it to be FW was that i already use the 2 existing hubs for my gaming KB and Mouse and don't want to have to unplug them every time i need more ports, i guess i will have to keep the hub plugged at all times
If you have an MBP with ExpressCard slot, you can buy an ExpressCard USB adapter to add a couple of ports.