Hi Deb - Yes, the i-Link is basically a Firewire connection - http://searchsmb.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid44_gci749630,00.html
On my laptop, it uses a smaller connector than other Firewire devices. No big deal though if you have the right cable. As for the speed differences, it is my understanding (I haven't personally tested, however) that Firewire 400 (the common one) and USB 2 are pretty much the same speed. Todd -----Original Message----- From: PBC Web Design [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 9:45 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [wdvltalk] OT: is i-LINK firewire for transferring data? Hi, My Toshiba laptop has an i-LINK firewire port. The cable is 6 pin to 4 pin and package says it's for connecting computer to camcorders, digital cameras and mp3 players and also says "connect a digital camcorder or other FireWire device to your computer." Does anyone know if that would include connecting to an external hard drive and being able to transfer my data for backup purposes? I can't seem to get the laptop to recognize the external using this cable. Could just be the same issue I had before and just have to wait it out until it sees the external but I'm starting to think it may be the wrong kind of connection or cable? I have done it using a USB2 cable, but of course firewire is going to be faster so hoping to make it work. If one can connect a dig camera and transfer photos, I would think it would work w/data but maybe I just don't know enough. :: Deb | PBC Web Design :: http://www.PBCWebDesign.com ____ The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM ____ To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: [email protected] To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk ________________ http://www.wdvl.com _______________________ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with. ____ The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM ____ To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: [email protected] To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk ________________ http://www.wdvl.com _______________________ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: unknown lmsubst tag argument: '' To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
