Firewire Specification Approved For Speeds Up To 3.2 Gigabits/sec
IEEE has approved a new version of IEEE 1394, better known to Apple users as Firewire. The standard, known as 1394-2008, encompasses all prior Firewire technology and provides complete specifications for speeds of 1.6 Gigabits/second and 3.2 Gigabits/second, which TG Daily notes utilizes the existing 9 pin cables of Firewire 800.
Firewire 400 devices have become widespread in the computer industry, though the faster Firewire 800 specification has seen slower adoption. Currently MacBook Pros, Mac Pros, and iMacs each feature both Firewire 400 and Firewire 800 ports.
IEEE says the new standard is expected to be available in October.
Firewire 400 devices have become widespread in the computer industry, though the faster Firewire 800 specification has seen slower adoption. Currently MacBook Pros, Mac Pros, and iMacs each feature both Firewire 400 and Firewire 800 ports.
IEEE says the new standard is expected to be available in October.
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46 months ago
YEEHAW! Bring on the FireWire 3200 in Mac Pros and MacBook Pros and FireWire 1600 in iMacs!
46 months ago
This puts Firewire on a par with eSATA performance.
And IIRC, the actual chips to deliver this new specification went to the foundry a couple of months ago.
...although Apple now has their own chip designer too...
-hh
And IIRC, the actual chips to deliver this new specification went to the foundry a couple of months ago.
...although Apple now has their own chip designer too...
-hh
46 months ago
hhhmm, so isnt this pointless unless you have an sas drive? those speeds are faster than a 7200 HD arnt they?
46 months ago
YEEHAW! Bring on the FireWire 3200 in Mac Pros and MacBook Pros and FireWire 1600 in iMacs!
Actually, there's no real reason to differentiate with FW1600. IIRC, its standard has been 'approved' for a few years, but not adopted by anyone.
The right approach is to just put FW3200 into everything. Even the iPhone :D
-hh
46 months ago
Just great - now that Apple has dropped Firewire support for the iPhone 3G lol :(
But it is good news for the other platforms.
But it is good news for the other platforms.
46 months ago
It will be a while before we see it on the macs, especially since the cheaper hardware supporting this new format wont be out soon.
46 months ago
If you are an HD or 4K movie maker, this will facilitate injesting huge amounts of content. IN THE FIELD. You might need a disc farm attached to your PowerBook, but it will be practical to injest the content, store it, and manipulate it, with FCP right then and there.
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