On Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 4:43 PM, Dan <[email protected]> wrote:
> I was going to suggest putting the iBook into target disk mode and
> connecting the two machines via Firewire.... but I'm thinking the iBook only
> has FW400 and the MBP has FW800.

So? Wouldn't all it take to work around that be the annoyance of
obtaining a FW400 to FW800 cable.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200730

Another way you might try going is to use a stock FW400 male-to-male
cable and a FW400 to FW800 adapter.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812191015

Note: The newegg links above are NOT recommendations. I only added
them clarify what I was talking about.

The prices on these sorts of things tend to vary and, if cost matters
to you, it's best to look around before buying.

-irrational john

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