> I was told by Larry of OWC, err... I think it was him... anyway it > was someone like that, that there are no USB-to-Firewire adapters, > and any such device would be exceedingly non-trivial, perhaps > impossible. So short of upgrading to a new Mac, if you have a > PowerMac G4, and are willing to give up sleep, you can use a PCI USB2 > card. I wouldn't get a nano or vPod unless you have USB2 in some > form. I'm using a USB2 PCI card in my dual-533 Digital Audio and it > works well as long as I don't put the computer to sleep with the iPod > (or any other "mass storage device") attached - doing so will cause a > hard crash! As long as I don't sleep (the computer, that is :), it > works reliably. It works, but I definitely want to upgrade eventually > to a Mac with built-in USB2. FYI, I love the new vPod, incidentally, > and wouldn't go back to an older model. > > Steve
Thanks for the reply. It's a dual G5, so no trouble with the USB 2, I just have very unreliable device recognition issues on the USB chains, so firewire is much more reliable. Will just have to deal. -Lavode -- "Objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are." -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
