Ethernet- Firewire adaptor Do they work in OSX?

Hi, after reading about the new macbooks I was thinking about getting one to replace my 2 year old macbook pro. But of course theres no firewire, I edit hdv video so no firewire is a no go. Then I read on a forum that there exists ethernet->firewire adaptors, a quick google search came up with one:
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=205852397&SearchEngine=DealTime&Search Term=205852397&Type=PE&Category=Comp&Gad=0&dcaid=15891
I've never heard of converting ethernet into other interfaces and I don't know if the mac would recognize it, but it does seem like the only possible solution.

Ok, for some I agree, the white macbook is more than adequate.
But compare the specs of my black macbook from 2 years ago
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP23
with the specs of the white one for sale now
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP5
There's not much difference. Small increases in processor speed, bus speed and shared video memory. In the computer world I think it's fair to say that's outdated. I'm not saying it's an ancient slug. Since if I were, then my
macbook would be the primordial ooze from which that slug evolved
Bottom line, if someone is in the market for the new aluminum macbook,
and they want firewire, you can't just tell them to step back to the old
white macbook. It's just not a substitute at all.

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