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all computers should have a 6 pin firewire port. the devices themselves, if not chargeable via firewire, should use the 4 pin (i.e. a Mini DV Cam). My 12" can power an iPod yet a PC Desktop can't...that's just poor design right there.

the difference in size of the port is irrelevant, because the plug itself is still the same size, just the connector is smaller...so the exact same space is required.
 
Nermal said:
How much are FW cards normally? A friend of mine just bought a card (don't know how many ports) for NZ$39, which is about US$24.

they have firewire 400 and 800 cards that range from 10-50. think a saw one for 30 US with 2 fw 800 ports and 1 fw 400.
 
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