How do I Choose the Best FireWire Hard Drive?
A FireWire hard drive is an external drive connected to a computer through the FireWire cable system, an alternative to the popular USB system. Most FireWire hard drives are designed for portable use. However, they can have some advantages even when only used in one location only. When looking for a FireWire hard drive, remember that there are several alternative names for the technology. The technical name for it is an IEEE 1394 interface, which is why you may see a FireWire hard drive listed as an 1394 connection in Windows. While FireWire is the most common spelling, the word is actually a brand name of Apple and written FireWire. The same technology is known as i.Link by Sony and Lynx by Texas Instruments. While most hard drives are sold under the FireWire name, it can be worth searching for the alternative names to pick up a bargain, particularly on auction sites where fewer people may find and bid on the listing. While FireWire sockets are available on all Macs, they are not on a
