Re: HD Camcorder - HDMI port on Laptop ?

I took the camera back. All the cameras that Bestbuy has do not offer the
firewire capability. I am going to get a more professional camera.
As far as my ExpressCard/54, is there anything that I should look out for?
For example: some transfer at 400mb/s and others 800mb/s... does it matter
which I buy, and will the camera I get have issues with either of these?
One more thing, I tried to restore my computer to an earlier state, and when
I tried, it gave me a message saying that I have errors on my C:/. When I
went into my C:/, I told it to check for errors and repair them. It said that
it could not do this while C:/ is in use. It asked if I wanted to schedule
this next time I start my computer. I said yes several times, and yet nothing
gets fixed. Any recommendations? Im using Windows Vista.



"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

What is the camera? I don't think you ever said. If it is Sony the
firewire port is called "iLink."

"Jason" <Jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I couldn't find what I was looking for. So I will order the part on
NEWEGG...
However, My camcorder does not have a connection for firewire... I don't
think.
It has: HDMI, component, usb.... Will firewire work with either of these?
If
not,
I am screwed!

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

Don't forget to make sure you get a cable too.

I recommend NewEgg. A lot of folks do. Excellent service and return
policy. They are a big outfit and known by many to have excellent
prices.
I would not hesitate dealing with them if you need to order online.
That's
assuming that you are in North America.

"Jason" <Jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Colin,
You are awsome man! I greatly appreciate your help.
I have a good understanding of what I need now.
I'm not too keen on buying products online.
Hopefully I can find what I am looking for at a retail store.
I searched Bestbuy, but didn't see exactly what I need.
I am going to go to a few computer stores today and see if someone
carries what I need. If not, then I may have to by this
online.... If it comes down to that, what online store would
you recomend, and have you had any problems with these companies.
Thanks again Colin!
Jason

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

Yes. Here are some examples: (They list Vista compatibility. A lot
of
others do not.)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16839150020
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16839339005
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16839328006
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&Description=expresscard&page=3&bop=And

"Jason" <Jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I checked out the specs. My computer is Gateway P-6822.
It says I have expansion slot : ExpressCard/54
So this means I can get my firewire???
Also, Is this a card that slides into the side of my laptop, or
must I place it "inside"?
Jason

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

You're welcome and good luck.

"Jason" <Jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Thanks Colin,
I will look it up tomorrow morning.
Jason

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

Look up your model on the internet. You should be able to find
the
specs.

"Jason" <Jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I am unsure if I have an expresscard. My slots say:
SD/MMC/MS/XD...
Thanks for taking the time to help me with this issue Colin.
Jason

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

No. If you have an ExpressCard or PCMCIA slot you can buy a
two
port
fireware card from many sources.
See:
http://www.firewire-1394.com/cards-firewire-laptop-notebook-cardbus.htm

"Jason" <Jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Is it difficult to add a 1394 port to laptop?

"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

That is what I am saying and yes he should check his setup
***
since
that
is where he should see an explanation of all the buttons
and
ports.
You
know, the one with all views of the computer (sides, top,
bottom).
:)

"Curious" <spammenot@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Colin,
Are you saying hat most of the current generation of
Laptops
have
Firewire
ports so the OP's laptop may have one. If yes then
Jason
needs
to
consult
his Laptops user manual for details.

"Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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There is an article with an excellent picture of a
firewire
port
and
cable here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FireWire

You do not say anything about your computer so no one
can
say
if
you
even
have a firewire port. Almost all recent computers do,
however.

"Jason" <Jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
message
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I recently bought a HD Camcorder. I bought Pinnacle
Studio
Ultimate
to
edit
my film. I am able to connect my camcorder to my
laptop
using
USB,
but
the
software doesn't recognize my camera. It says I need
to
use
Firewire
or
1394
port. When I hook my camera up with HDMI, the camera
and
computer
do
not
recognize each other. I know the HDMI works, because
I've
used
it
for
my
TV.
I am not sure what the Firewire port is, or if my
laptop
has
on?
I much rather use my HDMI port. Is there a way I can
get
my
computer
to
recognize devices hooked up through HDMI ? I am using
Windows
Vista.









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