View Full Version : The new cable from Apple
larrym
08-21-2003, 02:30 PM
Does any know if the new cable from Apple
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?productLearnMore=M9126G%2FA
will work on the earlier ipods enabling a usb connection to pc's, bypass the need to get a firewire card
iamaustin
08-21-2003, 03:43 PM
It only works with gen3 ipods
torchedlh
08-21-2003, 04:07 PM
funny thing is that the usb cable also has a firewire connection (for charging obviously). this cable costs $20, but so does the cable that only has firewire. so if you needed a second cable, who would buy a firewire only cable over a firewire/usb cable if they're the same price??
iamaustin
08-21-2003, 04:59 PM
maybe the firewire plug only has 2 connecter pins for power and ground. Just because its there doesnt mean it carries data.
The firewire connector is all 6 pins. Torchedlh makes a valid point and it's the reason why I went for the dual lead over firewire only.
mongoos150
08-30-2003, 01:53 PM
Maby if you don't use USB...and you don't want the extra cord coming off of the dock connector...
I have this cable. You can charge the iPod while you are transferring the songs. Thats cool cuz you don't take the battery healt during your transfert. I never had to charge my iPod with that cable cuz he is always full, or almost.
larrym
09-02-2003, 09:43 AM
Not really a reply but a clearification...I was wondering if the new cable from apple could connect and transfer data from the ipod using the firewire pins directly to a pc using the usb connection, bypassing the need to purchase a firewire card for the pc.:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:
if you have a PC
the FIREWIRE CHARGES the iPod
the USB 2.0 send date to the iPod
and yeah you need a firewire card but you are able to find one for cheap
hotdjsun
09-02-2003, 01:57 PM
NO you do not need a firewire card if you use the new cable.
usb2 plug connects to your PC - for transfer.
firewire plug connects to the power adapter - for charging.
Aricbaker
09-05-2003, 04:05 PM
I believe he's asking if the cable can be used as a cheap USB/Firewire adapter.. plug the USB in your computer and the Fireware in your 2nd gen iPod ...
I don' t KNOW the answer, but I'd have to guess NO.. that won't work.
hotdjsun
09-05-2003, 07:03 PM
the answer is NO.
The fireware transmission method/driver is totally different to the USB2.0 transmission method/driver. There is no way you can establish a connection between firewire and USB.