Firewire question

Justin Morgan · May 30th, 2003, 10:57 AM

Which kind of Firewire do I need to connect a GL2 to one of the new style i-macs.

On Amazon they have 'Belkin Firewire Cable 6pin-4pin (1.8m)' - is that good?

Thanks

Stylianos Moschapidakis · May 30th, 2003, 11:29 AM

Justin, that's exactly what I have and it's great!
Belkin is supposed to be THE brand for cables --or one of the best. It costs a little more but will serve you well.

How much is it on Amazon?

Justin Morgan · May 31st, 2003, 05:31 AM

They have it for £10.99 (that's UK pounds sterling).

Stylianos Moschapidakis · May 31st, 2003, 11:21 AM

That's about $30 (US), isn't it?

As I said, you can find firewire cables that are as cheap as $10 (or, even less than that), but since we're talking about $20 of difference (between the cheap and the expensive) why not spend the extra money and buy something that will last for a long time. Many people (in this forum too) have made complaints about (less expensive) firewire cables.

I say you go for it.

Nigel Moore · May 31st, 2003, 01:30 PM

£10.99 is closer to $18, FWIW

Stylianos Moschapidakis · May 31st, 2003, 09:09 PM

Even better! I paid $28 for mine.

Justin Morgan · June 1st, 2003, 06:51 AM

Thanks for the help - I've bought one.

May 30th, 2003, 10:57 AM	#1
Justin Morgan Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London Posts: 189	Firewire question - sorry Which kind of Firewire do I need to connect a GL2 to one of the new style i-macs. On Amazon they have 'Belkin Firewire Cable 6pin-4pin (1.8m)' - is that good? Thanks

May 30th, 2003, 11:29 AM	#2
Stylianos Moschapidakis Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cambridge, MA/Crete, Greece Posts: 189	Justin, that's exactly what I have and it's great! Belkin is supposed to be THE brand for cables --or one of the best. It costs a little more but will serve you well. How much is it on Amazon? __________________ Stelios G.M.

May 31st, 2003, 11:21 AM	#4
Stylianos Moschapidakis Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cambridge, MA/Crete, Greece Posts: 189	That's about $30 (US), isn't it? As I said, you can find firewire cables that are as cheap as $10 (or, even less than that), but since we're talking about $20 of difference (between the cheap and the expensive) why not spend the extra money and buy something that will last for a long time. Many people (in this forum too) have made complaints about (less expensive) firewire cables. I say you go for it. __________________ Stelios G.M.

May 31st, 2003, 09:09 PM	#6
Stylianos Moschapidakis Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cambridge, MA/Crete, Greece Posts: 189	Even better! I paid $28 for mine. __________________ Stelios G.M.

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May 31st, 2003, 05:31 AM	#3
Justin Morgan Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London Posts: 189	They have it for £10.99 (that's UK pounds sterling).

May 31st, 2003, 01:30 PM	#5
Nigel Moore Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Switzerland Posts: 358	£10.99 is closer to $18, FWIW

June 1st, 2003, 06:51 AM	#7
Justin Morgan Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London Posts: 189	Thanks for the help - I've bought one.