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FireWire 800 Hubs for New iMacs and Macs as easy as 3, 4, 5!
Apple's recent transition to all FireWire 800 ports on their computers marked a major shift in inquiries about FireWire 800 and how to interface with legacy FireWire 400 devices. The good news is, it's very simple and straight forward to connect FireWire 800 with FireWire 400 devices and vice versa.
Bridging FireWire 400 to FireWire 800 provides difference case scenarios and products for hassle free connections.
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Ready! The 6into9 (CAB-FW8-6-9-CONV) is an inexpensive alternative to using 6 to 9 Pin FireWire cables with the latest Macs featuring FireWire 800 ports. The 6into9 adapter allows the use of 6-Pin FireWire 400 devices and cables on any 9-Pin FireWire 800 port, including those found on the all new MacBook Pro 15 inch, MacBook Pro 17 inch, Mac Pro, and Mac Mini.
Featuring the best shielding and construction, the 6into9 is only $9.00!
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) Ready! The 6into9 (CAB-FW8-6-9-CONV) is an inexpensive alternative to using 6 to 9 Pin FireWire cables with the latest MacBook Pro which features a single FireWire 800 port. Allows use of 6-Pin FireWire 400 devices and cables on any 9-Pin FireWire 800 port, including the MacBook Pro. Here is a list of links with information on this item.
