I just got a new computer, and for Christmas I got a video camera. The only problem is that I have no fire wire connection in my computer. Just a usb connection. Is there any upgrade or adatption that you can get that allows you to get a fire wire connection in your computer. All input is wanted!

Yes, you can buy a Firewire card, or even a Firewire and USB 2.0 combo card pretty cheaply. As an example, on eBay they go for as low as $10 or so. <BR> <BR><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=3450597105&amp;cat egory=44933" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=3450597105&amp;cat egory=44933</a> <BR> <BR><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=2777562323&amp;cat egory=170" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=2777562323&amp;cat egory=170</a> <BR> <BR><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=2976884266&amp;cat egory=21164" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=2976884266&amp;cat egory=21164</a>

Thx a bunch for the advice Bill. Do you have to get the chip installed into your computer though?

chip? what chip? just install the card and you're good to go. are you talking about the chip for taking still pics on your vidcam?

I agree with Bill. Just go out and buy the cheapest firewire card you can find. Until you get to real-time graphic rendering cards ($500+ range), all firewire cards are going to be equal. <BR> <BR>If you buy on e-bay (I did) pay attention to what is bundled with the card. It will usually come with a firewire cord and some sort of editing software. It won't be the top of the line software, but it is decent stuff. I bought the card, with a cord, and a copy of Ulead Editing software (version 5.0 when 7.0 was top of the line) for $5.95 before shipping. Total cost with shipping was something like $10.00 <BR> <BR>EDIT - just to let you know that the second link that Bill posted is the exact set up that I bought on E-Bay. It looks like they raised the price a few cents, but the bundle is the same. <BR> <BR>The first link is for a firewire and USB combination card. While this is more expensive, if you are worried about running out of card space in your computer, this is a good options to combine 2 common cards into 1. <BR> <BR>The third link is for a card only (no cable or software). While this may look like the cheapest route to go, you have to consider that you still need to buy a cord. So in my mind, the better value is to look of a bundle that includes all three items for a couple dollars more. <BR> <BR> <BR>(Message edited by 6more on January 06, 2004)

Thx for the advice guys. I already have a cord and a video editing softwear. I think im going to order a card this week.