As previously reported, some retractable FireWire cables offered by IOGEAR and other manufacturers may not be suitable for use with portable hard drives because they usually aren't shielded. We've now ...

Seagate have announced their third-generation of portable hard-drives, the Seagate GoFlex Storage System, which debuts a system of interchangeable connection adapters that can be used to turn a ...

Though it's a solution we've mentioned before in the course of troubleshooting various USB and FireWire device issues, it is oft-overlooked and bears repeating: bad cables can be to blame for ...

I take it you need a 4-pin to 4-pin firewire cable? Most pc laptops and camcorders have 4-pin and should be common enough. I myself keep a 6-pin to 6-pin, 4-pin to 4-pin, and 6-pin to 4-pin firewire ...

Of all the designs and inventions Apple patents and trademarks every week, some are really interesting and provide good indication of things to come in Macs and iOS devices. Whilst we’ve recently seen ...

How far can I extend DVI, Firewire, and USB (for 2.0)cables, before it becomes an issue? The DVI of course for TFT screens, and the Firewire/USB for an external DVD/CDRW drive.<br><br>I was watching ...

Cicoil, manufacturer of High Performance Flexx-Sil Flat Cables and Assemblies, is pleased to announce the introduction of its ultra-flexible FireWire Cable. Cicoil, manufacturer of High Performance ...

A new interconnect technology called Light Peak is being developed by Apple as a potential replacement for FireWire, USB and traditional monitor cables. Engadget reports that Apple brought the ...

FireWire Depot LLC has announced the release of new FireWire 800 cables, bridgeboards, and a new FireWire 400/USB 2.0 combo enclosure as well. The new FireWire 800 cables include new 9 pin to 9 pin ...

Designed to meet the demands associated with motion-control and vision systems, GORE FireWire High Flex Cable Assemblies from W.L. Gore & Associates can be flexed and bent without causing bit errors ...

FireWire 800 is the faster peripheral interface introduced in January with Apple’s PowerBook G4. Based on the IEEE 1394b standard, the interface sports twice the available bandwidth of the “original” ...

Cable standards for tech change slowly, given how long many devices last and how much effort is required for manufacturers to shift the ports their devices use. And while there are plenty of outdated ...