Since Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is now about the same speed as IEEE 1394a, don they compete?
No. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is expected to become ubiquitous on all PC platforms because it is more easily integrated into the core chipsets, at which time it will become the preferred connection for PC peripherals. IEEE 1394’s primary target is audio/visual consumer electronic devices such as digital camcorders, digital VCRs, DVDs, and digital televisions. Therefore, the two connections will differ primarily in application focus.
