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Hitachi has unveiled a new line of DVD-based camcorders that, for the first time, work with Macs and PCs. more

[ibeetle]

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Connectivity with Macs and PCs is done through a USB 2.0 port.

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So I guess the rumors are true. Firewire is dead.
First the iPod now camcorders.

[icerabbit]

Maybe the higher-end market will still offer firewire?
As long as vested programs (will in the future) allow usb importing (does any Mac software recognize a camera via USB?) and software control of the camera. (I have only seen this via FireWire) it shouldn't be too big of a problem, apart from those with older systems.

[MrMe]

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So I guess the rumors are true. Firewire is dead.

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These are DVD camcorders. Most users will use them as intended. Specifically, they will pop-out the mini-DVD and pop it into their DVD players. Alternatively, they can play the mini-DVD using their computer's DVD player. Having FireWire on this kind of camcorder is casting pearls to swine.

[Nobody]

Why not Firewire?
How much would add to the price one Firewire port? One dollar?

[tallscot]

So I guess the rumors are true. Firewire is dead.
First the iPod now camcorders.
I don't remember who I was debating this issue with months (years?) ago, but I'll say it anyway -- I told you so. /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[tallscot]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm thinking that iMovie won't even work with this thing.