The Best Fireware Laptop Adapter

This 2 Port ExpressCard FireWire Adapter Card adds two 1394b FireWire ports to a laptop computer, providing a cost-effective way to add IEEE 1394A and IEEE 1394B FireWire devices even if the laptop doesn’t have a built-in FireWire 400 or FireWire 800 port.
Simply insert the IEEE 1394B FireWire 800 card (EC1394B2) into an ExpressCard slot, and you’ll be able to connect a broad range of FireWire devices to your laptop, while relying on data transfer speeds of up to 800Mbps.
Plus, the card is backward compatible with 1394a devices, so you can connect both FireWire 400 and 800 devices to the notebook, using the same adapter.

Product Description

This 4 Port (3 External/1 Internal) PCI 1394 FireWire Adapter Card lets you connect iPods, MP3 players, portable drives, digital camcorders and more to your desktop computer. The FireWire adapter card supports hot-swapping, so you’ll be able to plug, unplug, and swap your FireWire peripherals with ease. Guaranteed to work with both PCs and Macs, the 4 port PCI FireWire Adapter Card is backed by StarTech.com’s Lifetime Warranty and FREE LIFETIME tech support. Plus, the adapter provides both standard profile and low profile/half-height brackets for adapting to slimline or small form factor system applications. Please Note: If you require digital video editing software, StarTech.com offers a complete FireWire kit with our PCI1394_4 card. This software is compatible with Windows operating systems only. WHQL Certified – Designed to work with Microsoft Windows XP

From the Manufacturer

Looking for a no-nonsense FireWire card? No need for all the bells and whistles? Look no further, StarTech.com’s PCI1394MP is a bread and butter FireWire card that allows you to connect iPods, MP3 players, portable drives, digital camcorders and more to your desktop computer. It also supports hot-swapping, so you’ll be able to plug, unplug, and swap your FireWire peripherals with ease.

Guaranteed to work with both PCs and Macs, the PCI1394MP is backed by StarTech.com’s lifetime warranty and free lifetime tech support.

The Vantec 2+1 FireWire 800/400 PCIe Combo Host Card is the easiest way to update any computer with FireWire ports. Once installed, this host card will add two FireWire 800 ports and one FireWire 400 port (6-pin) allowing support of various types of FireWire products such as external hard drives, DV camcorder, digital cameras and much more. Plug and play, no drivers are required. Make the right choice and update your computer with the new Vantec 2+1 FireWire 800/400 PCIe Combo Host Card.

This is a Male USB 2.0 to?Female Firewire 6 pin 1394 adapter. If you don’t have a female firewire port on your computer this will solve the issue. Simply plug the peripheral device’s firewire cable into this adapter then the adapter into the USB input port on your computer.

This Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt adapter is a cost-effective solution for connecting older Thunderbolt peripherals such as external hard drives, Thunderbolt 2 displays to newer Thunderbolt 3 host devices (laptops or computers). You can connect to first-generation Thunderbolt devices at 10Gbps speed. With Thunderbolt 2 devices, you can connect at 20Gbps. The Thunderbolt certified adapter satisfies all requirements for bi-directional data transfers and simultaneous power for bus-powered devices. The Thunderbolt 3 adapter will not work with non-Thunderbolt 3 USB-C laptops and only works with Thunderbolt 3 enabled ports (look for the Thunderbolt sign on your port).

Compatible Devices: (Not a full list)

Apple MacBook (2015 / 2016 / 2017/2018)

Apple MacBook Pro (2015 / 2016 / 2017/2018)

Apple iMac / iMac Pro (21.5 in & 27 in)

Google ChromeBook Pixel (2016 / 2017)

HP Spectre X2, Elite X2 1012/X360/ Elitebook Folio G1, HP EliteBook 840

MI Air 12.5/13.3,Yoga5 Pro ,ThinkPad_XI Carbon2017,Razer Blade Stealth series

Incompatible Devices:

iPad Pro 2018

Nintendo Switch

Apple USB SuperDrive

Supported Systems:

Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS X 10.6 or later, Linux 2.6.14 or Later

Supported Cell Phone :

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus, S9/S9 Plus,LG G5/LG V20,Huawei high-end phones

Note:

We do not recommend adding an extra extension cable for the hub as it can cause slow transmission, HDMI port not being recognized, or other connective issues. Not intended for use with gaming devices and high-power devices (external hard drives, iPad, etc.)

2.4 GHz wireless devices, MIDI devices, and some USB 3.0 devices may not be supported.

The USB ports are intended for data transfer. They only provide a minimal 0.5A charging

Power is shared between all dock-connected USB C devices and will adjust based on what is plugged in at the time. (Example: Mac book 65W adapter input = 5W for hub + 4W for USB Ports + 4W for Ethernet port + 52W for Mac Book)

Descriptions:
1394 FireWire 2 port and 400Mb / s of the best compatibility – Based on VIA chipset
Standards in line with the PCMCIA 54mm
Compatible with 1 – Lane (x1) of the PCI – Express throughput
12VDC adapter high current consumption devices (Optional)
Completely plug-and-play and hot-play compatible
Driver support for Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/XP/VIATA/WIN7/WIN8/ 64-bit/Vist
IEEE 1394a interface
Two 6-pin 1394 port
From 1394 to 1995 of the IEEE standard, high-performance Serial Bus and P1394A Supplement 4.0
1394 OpenHCI specification version 1.0 compatible with version 1.1
Data transfer rate: 100/200/400 Mbps support

Product Features?
MAIN CHIP: VIA-6307
Suitable Size: 54mm
It is Compliant with Universal Host ControllerInterface Specification Revision 1.1
Compliant with Intel’s Enhanced Host
Controller Interface Specification
Revision 0.95″
2x IEEE 1394 Firewire ports    
OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller; 100 Mbps (12.5 MBps); 200 Mbps (25 MBps); 400 Mbps (50 MBps)    
Supports Plug-and-Play Specification    
Hot Plugging    

Package:    
1x 1394A Cardbus    
1x 4Pin to 6Pin Cable