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StarTech.com Low Profile 2 Port IEEE 1394 FireWire PCI Card - FireWire adapter - 3 ports ( PCI1394_2LP )

Manufacturer : Startech
In Stock : 24

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This 3 Port PCI Low Profile 1394a FireWire Adapter Card turns a motherboard PCI slot into two external IEEE 1394a FireWire slots (1x6-pin, 1x4-pin), and provides an internal (6-pin) FireWire port that can be used in place of the external 6-pin connector - a cost-effective solution that lets you connect any FireWire 400 device to your desktop computer.Compatible with either Mac or PC computers, the 1394a FireWire card can be installed in small/micro form factor computer cases, and includes both standard and low profile brackets for easy installation.A practical solution for connecting iPods, MP3 players, portable drives, digital camcorders and more to your desktop computer, the FireWire 400 adapter card supports hot-swappable connectivity, allowing you to plug, unplug, and swap your FireWire peripherals with ease.A versatile FireWire video editing solution, the adapter card can be installed in a PCI 5V or PCI-x 3.3V slot, and includes a copy of ULEAD's VideoStudio SE Basic video editing software, making it easy to capture and edit video from your digital video camcorder.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 5.00 out of 13 reviews

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EXCELLENT!!!! - Sajith B. Chandrasekara, Aug 14, 2009

this product is AWESOME!!!! was looking around for this a couple of months for my Dell 530s and couldnt find anything.... came across this by accident. super fast delivery and had everything i needed to start my video project. just plugged it in.. swithced on the pc and WALLAH!!!! vista had no problem installing the drivers on its own.

pluged my dv cam to test it out.. and i felt like i've been working on it for years!!!

only problem now is.... i have an issue with my external alpha sound card.. but i really didnt put any time n effort to look in to it but im sure it'll be alright..

if u are looking for a "CHEAP" firewire port for your slim pc... THIS IS IT!!! now go and click on that "BUY" button..

cheers!!!!

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Works Graet !!! Simple easy and nobrainer - Wayne Johnson, Jul 19, 2009

I needed firewire for a Dell 4600C Slimline computer. Oredered this card to install, installed in minutes. Card was recognized immediately. Anyone can do this if you need to add a firewire card. Makes it easy for digital cameras and to use external firewire interfaces or hard drives. Buy it if you need it. This is a great card @ a great price.

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I now have a firewire connection on my Dell Vostro 200 slim line - PT Cruiser, May 11, 2009

I bought this for a Dell Vostro 200 Slimline desktop computer that I didn't think to order with a firewire card when I bought it. I've wanted to be able to do faster transfers with my LaCie 301832 320GB Rugged All-Terrain Firewire800/Firewire400/USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive and to be able to connect a video camcorder.

I don't know why I waited so long to order and install this card. I guess it's because I wasn't 100% percent sure it would fit. I shouldn't have waited. It took me all of 3 minutes to install it, and most of that time was taken in figuring out how to get the computer case apart. All I did was to take off one of those blank little plate thingies, position the StarTech Firewire Card over the place where it plugs into the computer (I looked up a diagram on the Dell website to see where the PCI slots were) and push it down firmly into place. (If you start on one end and kind of rock it in, it seems to be easier). Then I just put the cover back on the computer and Voila! Instant firewire port!

I would probably have paid a lot more at one of the big box stores if I were even able to find one of the slim line models. This one works perfectly. My computer knew it was there right away.

It's easy to install, even for a 60 year old woman who isn't too much of a geek and hasn't added one of these before. It's about the same level of difficulty as adding memory to a computer. Or changing a filter cartridge in a refrigerator. Or cleaning the lint filter on a clothes drier. It's much easier than hooking up components to a new stereo receiver or trying to program a VCR.

Next time I'll be able to do a video review when I install something because I now have a place to plug in the camcorder.

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I am happy with this one. - California Single Dad, Apr 28, 2009

This is the IEEE 1394 card, half size, can fit into the DELL slim computer.
The half size IEEEE 1394 is not usually found in a regular computer parts store, even with Fry's, Best Buy, etc.

I intend to buy this card to capture my family videos from my Sony mini DV camcorder. The card fits easily into slot in my computer. My computer recornized the card right away.
The box I received came with:
- IEEE 1394 card
- USB / Firewire cable
- CD Ulead Sudio (famous software to capture video).

With this price (about $25.00) I have EVERYTHING I need: card, cable, software. Ulead Studio is a famous software, it is even MUCH BETTER the software that came with my camcorder, the PIXELA of Sony is very SUCK program, it only can make 2 GB file, Ulead can do all and much more.
I am VERY HAPPY with this product in both price and quality. Thanks STARTECH for this product.

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Not for the short tempered... - Vanessa Rosa, Dec 31, 2008

I also have a Dell C521 Desktop. so this card is exactly what I needed. However, I need to re-state (as someone already had the same issue as me) If you have the same computer as I do, you literally have to JAM it into place! Try not to break it! The easiest way to know when you have inserted it correctly is when the "gold strips" are completely gone. When you hook up your camera, and turn it on - it should be detected, however if its not, dont panic and just try it again. :)

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