FireWire was the first serial bus developed by Apple Inc. It is also known as IEEE 1394 and i.Link, and is available on all Macs and PCs that run Windows XP or Vista. FireWire is a fast connection that can transfer data at 400 megabits per second, which is four times faster than USB 2.0. It also uses less power than USB 2.0 connections, which means it will extend your battery life if you're using a portable computer.
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