Scsi to Firewire adapter

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Scsi to Firewire adapter

I want to use my old microteck scanner with my iMac but since my scanner uses a scsi, I would need an adpapter.

Couple of questions:

1. Should I get a scsi to Firewire or scsi to USB? Which is faster (I'm guessing firewire but not sure)

2. Where can I get these adapter for a great deal?

Thanks.

iMac G4 flat 17" 800mhz, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Oct 17, 2007 10:15 AM

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Answer 1

Oct 17, 2007 4:24 PM in response to ///mpower

I can't directly answer your question, but I would suggest the FireWire adapter. I have one and it worked great with my Epson scanner and my Zip Drive. (Remember those?)

I will check tonight and let you know which unit I have.

Also, if your driver doesn't work or is not available, VueScan should work great to drive your scanner.

Message was edited by: Keith Barkley

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stevebow

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Nov 4, 2007 6:38 AM in response to Keith Barkley

I will check tonight and let you know which unit I have.

I'd be interested in knowing what you have too Keith.

Ta.

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Answer 3

Nov 7, 2007 1:58 PM in response to stevebow

OK, I will check, I had kind of forgot about it, sorry!

I will check and get back to you - I don't think about it very much, it just lies at the back of my computer desk and works. 8^)

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stevebow

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Nov 7, 2007 10:02 PM in response to Keith Barkley

I don't think about it very much, it just lies at the back of my computer desk and works. 8^)

That's what we all want. :^)

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Answer 5

Nov 10, 2007 1:00 PM in response to stevebow

I have the Microtech FireSCSI XPress, which has been discontinued.

http://www.cwol.com/firewire/microtech-firescsi-xpress.htm

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stevebow

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Nov 11, 2007 3:54 AM in response to Keith Barkley

I have the Microtech FireSCSI XPress, which has been discontinued.

Thanks, I might get lucky and pick one up off eBay.

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