Sonnet FireWire + USB 2.0 ExpressCard/34 Expansion Card
The FireWire + USB 2.0 ExpressCard/34 Expansion Card from Sonnet provides a simple and affordable way to add a USB 2.0 port and two FireWire-400 ports to your notebook computer. The USB 2.0 protocol delivers speeds of up to 60 MB/sec for blazing fast data transfer, while FireWire-400 is capable of 50 MB/sec. With this upgrade, it is easy to connect your computer to USB printers, joysticks, scanners, disk drives, and more. FireWire will allow you to connect external drives, digital video cameras, and other devices as well.
- USB 2.0
- USB 2.0 connectivity expands your computers functionality; literally thousands of devices are USB 2.0-compliant. USB 2.0 is also fully compatible with the USB 1.1 protocol.
- FireWire-400
- FireWire-400 connectivity lets you connect external hard drives, DVD burners, digital video cameras, and other devices that use this interface.
- Fast
- USB 2.0 provides data transfer rates of up to 60 MB/sec and FireWire-400 delivers up to 50 MB/sec. This allows you to connect an external hard drive or DVD burner without running into any performance bottlenecks.
- Expandable
- You'll be able to connect a USB or FireWire hub to the card, giving you the ability to connect as many devices as you'd like to your computer.
| Host Bus Interface | ExpressCard/34 |
| Data Transfer Rate |
USB 2.0: 60 MB/sec FireWire-400: 50 MB/sec |
| Connectors |
1x USB 2.0 2x 6-Pin FireWire-400 |
| Compliant Standards | USB 2.0, USB 1.1, FireWire-400 |
| System Requirements |
Mac OS X 10.5; Windows XP SP2, Vista ExpressCard/34 slot |
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to install (5)
- High quality (5)
- Good power output (4)
- Highly compatible (4)
Cons
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- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (7)
- Primary use:
- Business (4), Personal (3)
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Comments about Sonnet FireWire + USB 2.0 ExpressCard/34 Expansion Card:
Poor description. No mention of required world power adapter to make it useful item.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Highly Compatible
- High Quality
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Sonnet FireWire + USB 2.0 ExpressCard/34 Expansion Card:
Although Firewire is played out and most still do not use..I am in the Recording Audio/Post Production Industry and there are some hardware equipment that I stil use that have Firewire400. This is excellent piece with an extra added USB. Works perfectly with my Macbook Pro. I dont have all the USB next to each other enabling me to have some play room and plug multiple flash drives, or dongle keys in.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Highly Compatible
- High Quality
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Sonnet FireWire + USB 2.0 ExpressCard/34 Expansion Card:
Works great for the 17" MacbookPro when you need fire-wire 400. I had several video cameras and drives that used fire-wire 400 and this Card does the trick.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- High Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sonnet FireWire + USB 2.0 ExpressCard/34 Expansion Card:
Simple, plug and play for MAC!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Highly Compatible
- High Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Retro
Comments about Sonnet FireWire + USB 2.0 ExpressCard/34 Expansion Card:
I needed a Firewire 400 port for my new MacbookPro. The Sonnet Technologies Firewire and USB card gave me exactly what I needed...additional ports. Took the card out of the box, pushed it into the card slot and BAM! everything works perfectly. Easy to remove. Excellent product...highly recommended.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Highly Compatible
- High Quality
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sonnet FireWire + USB 2.0 ExpressCard/34 Expansion Card:
I have this installed on my Macbook Pro (unibody, 17 inch). I have the USB port connected to a small hub which is running an external back up hard drive and external USB speakers. Both the drive and speakers connect fine. I use one firewire port for a different external hard drive that I keep media files on, and the other firewire port for capturing video from my Canon HV20. Both uses of the ports work fine. The card is hot swappable which is nice incase I need to take it out when traveling.
The only downside is that it sticks out horizontally from the computer about 2 inches and is thicker than the computer.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Fast
- Powerful
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Add a firewire port
Comments about Sonnet FireWire + USB 2.0 ExpressCard/34 Expansion Card:
If you do not have a firewire port in your nootebook (and has a Express card/34 slot) by one. Fast, easily recognized by Windows Vista, hot swappable, add two FW and one USB 2 port.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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