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Add Firewire to Laptop

I have a Dell Inspiron 1501 and would like to transfer stuff from the camcorder but, dont know how to do this. I was advised by a friend to get a card of some description but I dont know what type of card or where it goes any help would be appreciated. Thanks so much Jacqui

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  • fwor
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    A PCMCIA Firewire card should do the trick:

    http://www.ebuyer.com/product/58971
  • jacnorm
    jacnorm Posts: 410 Forumite
    Thanks for this but where does it go?
  • fwor
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    In the PC Card (AKA PCMCIA) slot, usually in the side of the laptop. Most have them, but netbook-style ones may not.
  • fwor
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    This photo shows one with a typical blanking plate removed:

    e913a5279b.jpg
  • macman
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    fwor wrote: »
    In the PC Card (AKA PCMCIA) slot, usually in the side of the laptop. Most have them, but netbook-style ones may not.

    fwor, I think the Inspiron 1501 has an Express Card slot, not PC Card?
    Dell started switching about 3 years ago, I have an older Inspiron 1300 and that also has Express Card.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • jacnorm
    jacnorm Posts: 410 Forumite
    Thankyou I have found it now after looking at the picture. I never knew what that was for.
  • fwor
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    macman wrote: »
    fwor, I think the Inspiron 1501 has an Express Card slot, not PC Card?
    Dell started switching about 3 years ago, I have an older Inspiron 1300 and that also has Express Card.

    That's a good point - an ExpressCard slot apparently looks very similar to PCMCIA. Ebuyer also sell Expresscard to Firewire interfaces, but they are a lot more expensive.

    If you're happy to wait for the long-distance shipping you can get ExpressCard adaptors on Ebay from Hong Kong for around £18.
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