Okay #hardware #nerd types and #DataHoarders or #DigitalArchivists...
I'm using #Ubuntu #Linux on an old #iMac with #dvgrab to download the exact copies of all my #MiniDV tapes in #DV format.
But I have to say... This thing is a monster.
Can anyone recommend a laptop with #Firewire 800 that also runs Linux well?
Sticking my neck out again, I don't think you will find many/any laptops (other than maybe refurbished apple) with firewire.
There are adapters for pc's with 'slots', but drivers might be dodgy?
My opinion only as I last touched a firewire connector about 10 yrs back is that a USB to firewire adapter may be your only option. It could well lose you some speed, if you can get it working. The massive conglomerate retailer we don't mention has some listed.
@RichRARobi Actually did some more digging tonight - I found a Thunderbolt 2 to FW800 adapter among my box of FireWire cables. Which led me to finding a MacBookPro with TB2 port… which *also* has a FW800 port.
I think I might be on to something…
@JustinDerrick
Quick look on a.... tb2 to tb3 adapter is possible, tb3 is usb-c.
Could work, but messy? They look expensive, and you might find direct adapter from firewire to tb3 ? Usb-c is more likely supported.
P.s. I might be getting confused with usb3, 4 , best check which number is what !!
Justin Derrick
RichRARobi