Tibook2 features

[macilosh]

Curious why the two firewire setup on the PB G3was reduced to one on the current Tibook... as now we must use a PCI~firewire adapter to allow dv input and the firewire port connected to external storage (or vice versa).

Anyone know if an active firewrie hub or daisy-chaining a camera and ext storage unit works using one firewire port? My logic says it "overstuffs" the firewire "tube" having input and outputs going on at the same time.

 

[eyelikeart]

They needed space

From what I understand, the decision to go with just 1 firewire port instead of 2 was due to the space limitations of the narrow enclosure of the Powerbook G4. The Powerbook G3 had more space to house 2.

 

[macilosh]

Tibook2

Think I need to clarify... what is the best (fastest) way to connect my dv camera and an external firewire storage unit to a Tibook?

Also will the new Tibook have two firewire ports?

 

[ThlayliTheFierce]

hubs?

Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't there firewire hubs? Or does that slow things down too much?