Why do certain computers achieve less than ideal interface speeds?
Synchrotech is aware of certain FireWire IEEE 1394 host controllers that provide less than optimal performance. This was not noticed until hard drives based on the second generation of IEEE 1394 to EIDE controllers appeared. When IEEE 1394 is installed via a PCI or PC CardBus host adapter, this can be fixed by replacing the host adapter. Unfortunately, some computers have their controllers built on the motherboard. This includes several of Apple Computer’s portable models including the PowerBook G3 (FireWire), iBook (all before 2001 model), and the PowerBook G4 Titanium. These models and any other systems with an under performing host controller will not provide the full bandwidth of high performance devices like Synchrotech’s UltiFire line.
