AmazonBasics IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin FireWire Cable (6 Feet/1.8 Meters)

by AmazonBasics

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 72 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001TH7GVY
• Item model number: 1
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #8 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Cables & Interconnects > Video Cables > Firewire Cables
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 19, 2009

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The AmazonBasics IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin FireWire Cable is a natural way to connect any peripheral that has an IEEE1394 400 port such as digital cameras, network attached storage devices, external hard drives, and printers.

High-quality, gold-plated connectors help resist corrosion for a long life and signal purity.

Recommended Uses: Connecting audio/visual peripherals and multimedia devices to your computer Connecting peripherals to your computer such as digital video cameras and fast external hard drives Connecting two compatible devices directly for peer-to-peer device communication without a computer, such as between a scanner and a printer Technical Specifications: Connector Type: IEEE1394 4P male to 6P male; solder type w/metal shell Connector Plating: Gold Cable Length: 6 ft./1.8 m Transfer Speed: 400 Mbps Jacket: PVC, black Warranty: AmazonBasics 1-Year Limited Warranty [PDF] Documentation: Helpful Hints [PDF]

Built for High-Speed Transfer of Multimedia Content
Also known by the brand names FireWire (Apple), i.LINK (Sony), and Lynx (Texas Instruments), the IEEE1394 interface offers high-speed communication and real-time data transfer, making it a great choice for connecting data storage devices and digital video cameras. In fact, IEEE1394 is the primary interface used for nearly all high-end professional audio and visual equipment.

Plug-and-Play Capability
Although the cable doesn't require a host computer to operate, giving it a distinct advantage over USB cables, it features plug-and-play functionality for those times when you wish to connect to your machine. This means that by connecting an IEEE 1394-enabled device to your computer, your operating system will auto-detect the device and ask for a driver disk. If the driver is already installed, your computer will immediately start "talking" to the device.

IEEE 1394 devices are also hot-pluggable, which means that they can be connected and disconnected at any time--even with the device and computer powered on--without harming the device or compromising your data.

Since 2003 many computers intended for home or professional audio/video use have built-in FireWire/i.LINK ports. Full support for IEEE 1394 is available for Microsoft Windows XP, Linux, Apple Mac OS 8.6 through Mac OS 9, and Mac OS X and greater.

Manufactured for Performance and Durability
The AmazonBasics IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin FireWire Cable features gold-plated connectors for high-level conductivity and durability. The cable is built with shielding and a durable, black PVC outer jacket.

AmazonBasics: Quality Products at Low Prices
AmazonBasics is a collection of consumer electronic "basics" created by combining quality and low prices for an overall focus on value.

Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging
This AmazonBasics product features Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging that is recyclable. It comes without excess packaging materials such as hard plastic clamshell casings, plastic bindings, or wire ties. The packaging is designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife, and it will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging. Products with Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging can frequently be shipped in their own boxes, without an additional shipping box, saving on resources and reducing waste.

Warranty and Helpful Hints
This cable is backed by an AmazonBasics 1-year limited warranty. To view the full AmazonBasics warranty, click here. If you are having trouble connecting your components with this cable, click here for the AmazonBasics HDMI/DVI Helpful Hints Guide [PDF].

What's in the Box
IEEE 1394 4-pin/6-pin FireWire cable (6 feet / 1.8 meters) and warranty card.

Product Description

AmazonBasics products are quality electronics accessories offered at a great value.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazon made firewire purchase painless, November 24, 2009

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Consumer Al (San Diego) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: AmazonBasics IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin FireWire Cable (6 Feet/1.8 Meters) (Personal Computers)

After spending a frustrating hour at Fry's trying (and failing) to get some basic information to purchase a firewire that was inexpensive but guaranteed good quality transfer, I went home empty-handed. Then I went on Amazon.com, found exactly what I wanted with a complete description, guarantee and low cost. The firewire arrived within two days, and immediately I was capturing high-quality video for editing on Final Cut Pro. As one of the last brick and mortar electonics stores still in business, Fry's will probably be the next to go -- based on the employees' complete lack of interest in helping their "customers." They lost the firewire sale and the VHS conversion-to-digital deal.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for My Needs, November 3, 2009

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R. Hayward (Columbia, MD) - See all my reviews
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Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: AmazonBasics IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin FireWire Cable (6 Feet/1.8 Meters) (Personal Computers)

I purchased this firewire cable to convert my miniDV camcorder tapes to a digital format on my PC. It worked great. The cable seems to be high quality and costs less than 25% of what it would cost in a big box store. Great value!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality cable with great packaging., October 10, 2009

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R. Hiranaka - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: AmazonBasics IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin FireWire Cable (6 Feet/1.8 Meters) (Personal Computers)

Cable is not too thin and fragile looking, gold plated connectors, and works fine.

The main attraction here would be the decent price and the excellent packaging. If you've ever had to open retail cables in their blister packs you'll appreciate the cable being packed in a small, nondescript cardboard box.