Belkin F3N401-06-ICE IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable (6 Feet)

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 4 x 2 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005NIMR
• Item model number: F3N401-06-ICE
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (140 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #1 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Cables & Interconnects > Video Cables > Firewire Cables
  • #2 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Components > I/O Port Cards
  • #65 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Cables > Computer
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Belkin 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable attaches a device with a four-pin port, such as a digital camcorder, to your computer's six-pin port at a rate of up to 400 Mbps. The cable is compatible with all Apple FireWire and Sony i.LINK devices. It complies with IEEE 1394 standards for reducing radio frequency and electromagnetic interference, uses molded-strain relief and PVC overmolding to enable error-free transmissions, and has twisted-pair construction for the highest possible transfer rates.

Product Description

MODEL- F3N401-06-ICE VENDOR- BELKIN COMPONENTS FEATURES- IEEE 1394 FireWire Compatible Cable- 6 ft., Clear color, Retail (6-pin/4-pin) The IEEE 1394 FireWire Compatible Cable attaches a device, like a digital camcorder (4-pin port), to your computer (6-pin port) at a transmission rate of up to 400Mbps. Compatible with all Apple FireWire and Sony i.LINK devices. Up to 400 Mbits/sec High Speed Data transmission. Plug and Play Technology, Apple FireWire and Sony i.LINK compatible. Quad shielding (S-400 specification) ensures maximum speed with no data loss, Molded strain relief and PVC overmolding to ensure a lifetime of error-free data transmissions. Hot Pluggable, Twisted pair construction for extreme velocity data transfer rates. Outer shield and inner shield (foil and braid) ensures compliance with the latest IEEE 1394 standards, which reduces radio frequency and electro-magnetic interference.

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Customer Reviews

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92 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly what it should. Very useful for HDTV boxes, May 3, 2005

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D. Parvin "dparv" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin F3N401-06-ICE IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable (6 Feet) (Personal Computers)

The 6' 4 pin to 6 pin Belkin IEEE 1394/Firewire cable does exactly what it says it should for relatively cheap. As long as you're at the 400 MB/s standard as this is, there's no need to spend $50 on a gold plated connector and superheavy isolation like the Monster cables. Firewire is designed to function up to 15' without signal degradation, and unlike analog signals the 0 and 1s of digital signals aren't subject to manipulation by electrical fields. Either they get through or they don't, so as long as these are certified under the standard you save money by not buying useless frills. It's shiny translucent silver, not black, but if you care that much about cable color you probably already have your cables hidden anyway.

The 4 pin models work with most electrical powered devices; the 6 pin models usually are for devices that need battery power. (The extra two pins carry current.) For those looking for an adapter for Comcast/Motorola HDTV-ready digital boxes, this is the cable you need. For some reason Motorola decided to use a 6 pin adapter, where almost all HDTVs and DVHS VCRs use a 4 pin. (PCs typically use 6.) I've used one for a while now to run flawless 1080i signals between my Comcast HDTV box and my DVHS VCR. Recommended.

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied Purchase, July 31, 2005

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Wisconsin Dad (Wisconsin United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin F3N401-06-ICE IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable (6 Feet) (Personal Computers)

I purchased the Belkin FireWire 6 foot cable to use for transfering home movies from my Digital Hand Held Sony DV Recorder, and am very satisfied with the quality of manufacturing and cable performance.

The cable looks extremely sturdy and well-made, and has lived up to expectations without any hitches or glitches.

This cable, a DV recorder, a FireWire PCI card for your computer, Movie Edit Pro, and plenty of RAM in you home PC is all you need to begin capturing your home movies and turning them into DVDs.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality cable, inexpensive, March 12, 2006

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N. Schweitzer (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin F3N401-06-ICE IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin 400 Mbps FireWire Cable (6 Feet) (Personal Computers)

There isn't a whole lot to say about this cable. It works wonderfully, the cable is thick (i.e. not flimsy), the connectors are well built, and I like the braided-silver-wire appearance. Best of all, most stores mark up cables to outrageous prices but this particular cable costs nearly 70% less on Amazon than it does at various national-chain electronic stores. If you need a 4-to-6 pin firewire cable, this is the one to get. (That being said, make sure you need a 4-6 pin--small one one end, large on the other--cable).