Connection of iPod to iMac - USB or Firewire

I recently got the 80 gb iPod. It came with a cable that connects to the usb port of the computer. My computer is an iMac G4 so I think it's got the older usb ports (not 2.0). I was wondering if I could obtain a wire that hooks into the iMac's firewire port. I am thinking this would allow for quicker iPod updates. Is there such a cable? Will it improve the speed of my iPod updates?

Yes, the Nano and the 5th Generation iPods can both charge via Firewire. Especially helpful for users who still have those older firewire A/C adapters lying around from previous model iPods

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See
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- I would start with
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Features app in the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
- New cable and different USB port
- Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Also see:
iPod not recognised by windows iTunes
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates
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can drop that idea. However, your notebook has a PC
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I connect my ipod photo by usb cable to my pc(not mac)..
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I don't know why..and i never read anything like that
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but if i Want to reconnect i have take off the usb modem cable and then re-boot the modem..
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Can you see your iPod in My Computer or Device Manager? If you can, right click on it, select disk management, and format it (FAT32, not a quick format) then Restore it in iTunes. You will lose all data on the iPod.

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