Firewire cable MacBook to iMac

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Firewire cable MacBook to iMac

What type of firewire cable do I buy to transfer data from my MacBook3,1 to my brand new iMac?
I have a cable that fits my MacBook but not my iMac.
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Message was edited by: judobscure

iMac9,1, Mac OS X (10.6.1), MacBook3,1

Posted on Sep 28, 2009 10:08 AM

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Answer 1

kmac1036

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Sep 28, 2009 10:24 AM in response to judobscure

you can either get the 6 pin to 9 pin adapter, or the 6 to 9 cable.

I like the cables better the adapter is smaller, easier to lose, & creates a long, stiff joint prone to breaking should something fall or pull the cable.

http://eshop.macsales.com/search/firewire400+to800

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Duane

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Sep 28, 2009 1:41 PM in response to judobscure

judobscure, wttda

The new iMac has a FireWire 800 connector while the MacBook has a 9 pin FireWire 400 connector. Therefore you would need a cable and/or appropriate adapters that would connect the two.

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judobscure Author

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Sep 28, 2009 1:55 PM in response to judobscure

Thank you all for your help!

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Answer 4

bj4mac

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Nov 13, 2009 6:42 AM in response to judobscure

Sorry to jump in on this thread, but can a FireWire 400 drive be connected to a MacBook Pro's FireWire 800 port? The cable I currently have for my 400 drive doesn't fit the 800 port on my new MacBook Pro.

What kind of cable should I purchase to make this work?

Does Apple sell this cable at their retail stores?

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