---15 =A0O c t o b e r =A01 9 9 8 =A0=A0=A0 updated 10:37 EDT, rev. c Adaptec Announces FireWire CardBus PC Card Adaptec has announced the APA-8440 1394 to CardBus Adapter:
Adaptec's APA-8440 host adapter brings high-performance 1394 technology to CardBus enabled portable computers. Enjoy speeds of up to 400 Mb/second (50MB/sec) to support digital video high-end applications. Add 1394 devices to your computer in a snap with thin, flexible cables. True Plug-and-Play with hot swapping make the APA-8440 the perfect choice for your Digital Video Camcorder.
The IEEE1394 high performance serial bus is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnection that delivers a fast and constant stream of data over cables up to 4.5 meters in length.
The catch: Windows 98 and NT only. It doesn't take too much IQ to realize that soon we will see this card available from ProMax with Mac OS drivers. ProMax currently distributes OEM IEEE1394 PCI cards from Adaptec for its FireMax product.
PowerBook G3 Series video addicts should immediately start emailing Adaptec (salesbtc@btc.adaptec.com) and ProMax (sales@ProMax.com) about availability of this product on the Mac OS platform.
---Anthony ________ Anthony Burokas, Media Technician, IEBA Productions, Inc., Phila. PA + Digital Video Consulting and Integration + DV/ DVCAM Sales + V: (215) 632-3283 + Fax: (215) 612-0663 Go to: <A HREF=3D"http://ieba.com">IEBA.com</A> to find out more.
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