FIREWIRE PORT MISSING ON MY DV6-2088DX LAPTOP

When I tried to download film from my Camcorder, I learned that the firewire port on my dv6-2088dx laptop is optional. I bought it at Best Buy. It was fully loaded, and I thought that included a firewire port. I reviewed the online manual and learned that there is an opening for a firewire port, but it is covered. Since there is an opening for a firewire port, is there any way the firewire port can be added now? If not, are current USB 2 transfer rates comparable to firewire transfer rates?
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David Hall

Hi,
Please check your other post:
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-PC-Sound-and-Audio-e-g-Windows-8/DV6-Headphone-jacks-are-quot-...
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