[cc_foo]

Hi,

Just wondering, does anyone know whether a Firewire 800 --> 400 adapter exists?

Just so that I can use 2 Firewire 400 peripherals via both of the Firewire ports on the PowerBook G4 15" at the same time. Assuming no daisy chaining.

If such an adapter exists, anyone know where I can get one?

Thanks.

[tikki]

I went to Apple Keystone today to try and pick one up, and they don't carry it. I did find this on Buy.com though

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10354569

Hope that helps.

[higuy83]

Originally posted by tikki:
I went to Apple Keystone today to try and pick one up, and they don't carry it. I did find this on Buy.com though

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10354569

Hope that helps.

Thank you so much for this bit of information and link. I have been looking for a product like this since I ordered my new 15... now all I have to do is wait until my new Mac and adapter arrive to use my iPod and iSight simultaneously. Thanks, tikki!

-Brian

[nagromme]

Didn't the 17' AlBook come with one before? Is that no longer the case with the new 15"/17"?

You'd think Apple would sell one if not include it. Dual Firewire 400 is important sometimes.

[legionare]

No, Apple never included one. SJ just said "there is this adapter" during the intro.

[cc_foo]

Thanks for the buy.com link. The original maker being Sonnet, I found this:

http://www.sonnettech.com/product/fw_adapter.html

Funny how Sonnet seems to sell it as an alternative to buying Firewire 800 cables (just use your FW 400 cables!)

I suppose, if someone uses a original Firewire 400 cable, and puts this adapter on both ends, is this cable capable of transmitting data at the same speed as an actual FW800 cable?

I think this is interesting....

[chabig]

if someone uses a original Firewire 400 cable, and puts this adapter on both ends, is this cable capable of transmitting data at the same speed as an actual FW800 cable?

I don't think so. The Sonnet web page (http://www.sonnettech.com/product/fw_adapter.html) specifically says this adapter lets you connect Firewire 400 devices to Firewire 800 ports. Besides, wouldn't an actual Firewire 800 cable be cheaper?

Chris