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I have had a small problem with DVD burners ( perhaps I should not put lighter fluid into them to help burn the DVD's)

Any way I am on my 3rd burner in 2 year and have just found the perfect slim line laCie perfect for travel.

The only problem is it only comes in USB 2 and my iBook only has USB1 and Firewire

Q Does anyone know if there is a way to connect USB2 to firewire or if you can retro fit a USB2 port into an iBook?


Sorry to post this on a photo site but A I am a luddite and B I use computers for is so I can take and store my photos now so I have to use the stupid things.

cheers doug

USB2 should be backwards compatible to USB1.1

running a usb2 cable into a usb1 port will work but the burn time would be at usb1 speed I thought???

Pretty slow for a 4 gig burn.

I don't know please correct me if I am wrong

thanks for the reply anyway

cheers doug

How about a PCMCIA to USB2 card?

Edit: Not a Mac expert btw

I checked them out and it says Mac or PC

I will have a look for one and get more information on monday.

many thanks.

doug

The simplest way to achieve a good result is to purchase the D-Link combo hub. This will enable you to connect to your computer via the firewire 400 and then plug your DVD burner into the US2 2 port on the hub.

OUTSTANDING!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

I will get one on monday I assume I will be able to move it from my G4 tower to my Ibook so will only have to buy one.

Very happy.


DSLRUsers users are above average people.

or upgrade to a powerbook...........then you will not need the external....... or have a superdrive put in the iBook.........

That is the plan but I need a burner for the G4 tower and the Ibook so this is the least expensive way to do both.

Unless you are offering to loan me $2,000 interest free for a while?