Which firewire card for my new iPod?
Hi,
Firstly I apologise if this has been debated ad infinitum in the past. I did a search and couldn't find anything relevant.
I am looking for a PCI firewire card which is compatible with the iPod. It should be capable of charging the iPod too (ie. powered).
What makes of card have you guys had success with?
Thanks in advance,
Dave.
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Native] at [2007-11-9 11:39:17]
# 1 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
Im using a cheap 3port STLabs firewire card.
I got the recommendation from the Ephpod website (they list a couple of cards that are compatible).
Go HERE ( http://www.ephpod.com/faq.html).
Kenny at 2007-11-15 17:07:14 >
# 2 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
I got mine at Amazon.co.uk. Works a treat with WindowsXP without any need for additional drivers.
# 3 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
I got an Adaptec Duoconnct USB2.0/Firewire. This card has worked flawless with my system. I suggest you look into Adaptec Firwire cards. I purchased my card off ebay for a fraction of the retail price.
# 4 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
I'm using a 3-port card made by SIIG ($40 at Best Buy). Works great.
STAY AWAY FROM SOUNDBLASTER/AUDIGY.
kingsx at 2007-11-15 17:10:18 >
# 5 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
Adaptec 4300 is what I used!
ToddW at 2007-11-15 17:11:17 >
# 6 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
I got mine for 5$ off ebay. It's a 2+1 port controller with NEC chipset and works really fine. It allows charging of the iPod (just like other more expensive controllers) and I didn't even need to supply drivers for my Windows XP box.
Be sure to get a OHCI compliant card and you'll be fine.
cedric
cedric at 2007-11-15 17:12:27 >
# 7 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
Thanks for the suggestions. It's good to get first hand advice! I'm inclined to go for the adaptec, although if a cheaper card will suffice I might just go with one of them instead... I'll make up my mind tomorrow.
Native at 2007-11-15 17:13:26 >
# 8 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
I'm using WinXP with a 15GB. I had a Belkin F5U501, could not get it to work. I returned it, bought a Belkin F5U503-APL (their newest I think), says 'Perfect for iPods' right on the package, has three FW ports, works perfect, $35 at BestBuy. Was going to buy an Adaptec 4300, but much more expensive. Good luck...
# 9 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
Zammmmn... All I could find at bestbuy is Belkin 5U512-APL. It also has the wording "Perfect for iPod" too and 3 firewire ports. BUT... it costed me 50 bucks:mad: I wished they have the $35 one.
This was the best deal i found among best buy, circuit-city and compusa, of course, there are better deals online, but they are about the same when adding shipping.
kamj12 at 2007-11-15 17:15:27 >
# 10 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
I have an older Belkin F5U503 ($40 Best Buy) on one computer with WinXP and it works great with my 20GB.
# 11 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
Adaptec 4300 in my desktop/server and a Belkin F5U512-APL PCMCIA (the new version w/out the dongle) for my laptop.
Rich at 2007-11-15 17:17:27 >
# 12 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
see above
ipod22 at 2007-11-15 17:18:25 >
# 13 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
No drivers were needed for the Belkin either (in WinXP anyway). It installed and talked to my iPod without a hitch.
# 14 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
The Adaptec 4300...the best there is IMO:cool:
# 15 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
i think the question has been answeered, but nonetheless presto! ( http://www.xsorbit1.com/users/dennx/index.cgi?board=techsupport&action=display&num=1052907498&start=3)
m.r.m. at 2007-11-15 17:21:30 >
# 16 Re: Which firewire card for my new iPod?
I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for firewire & USB 2.0 combo PCMCI cards since I want to link my new ipod to a 6 pin firewire on my laptop so I can charge while I?m transferring tracks etc. The 4 pin firewire on my laptop currently does not provide power. Thx for any suggestions!
