Firewire to Thunderbolt Adapter

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Firewire to Thunderbolt Adapter

New 24" iMac Big Sur. I bought an Apple adapter but it's too big for the Thunderbolt port. Are there different sizes? How can I know what to buy? Thanks.

iMac 24″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Oct 27, 2021 6:04 PM

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den.thed

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Oct 27, 2021 6:24 PM in response to jmj20

You need two adapters to plug a FireWire 800 cable into a new iMac.

First you need a Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter. (sounds like you have this one)

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD464LL/A/apple-thunderbolt-to-firewire-adapter

Then you need a USB-C to Thunderbolt adapter to plug that first adapter into the new iMac.

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter

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den.thed

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Oct 27, 2021 7:01 PM in response to jmj20

A USB-C to HDMI adapter is what you need to connect an external HDMI equipped display to the new iMac.

Apple offers two adapters, plus some third party adapters will also work.

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MUF82AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HKQ22ZM/A/belkin-usb-c-to-hdmi-adapter

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Oct 27, 2021 6:52 PM in response to den.thed

Thank you. $50 bucks, huh? Well, as long as it works!

While I'm here––I ordered a HDMI to USB C adapter but I want it to fit the Thunderbolt port. Do I need an adapter for this too? Thanks again.

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jmj20 Author

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Oct 27, 2021 9:22 PM in response to den.thed

Thanks, I appreciate your help. I'll give it a try.

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