New macbook lack firewire

the new 13'' macbook doesn't have firewire connections like the macbook pro. is there any way to connect the new macbook to a camcorder? most all camcorders need firewire and i'm having trouble with this...

most all camcorders need firewire and i'm having trouble with this...
The better camcorders are Firewire.
USB camcorders use formats that use high compression to store the video files thereby lowering quality. This may be good enough to give you "decent footage" if so, then you won't have a problem using a USB camcorder. However I have never been happy with the quality that a USB camcorder provides (they always look grainy to me).
All analog to digital video converters use firewire. Audio and Video go in, FireWire comes out.
I would buy the white Macbook or the Macbook Pro.
Many computer peripherals use Firewire, with more coming out all the time.
Try a Google Shopping Search for 'IEEE 1394 Camcorder' (IEEE 1394 is Firewire).

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I am a support Technician for a School District in the Phoenix area and our Technology Department is VERY concerned about Apple's decision, NOT to include a firewire port in their new MacBooks. THIS IS A MAJOR MISTAKE.
Our District owns and purchases hundreds of MacBooks each year and it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that we are able to boot these MacBooks in Target Mode. We create disk images that allows us to set up hundreds of machines in a short period of time.
Without this the Firewire port and the ability to boot in target mode, we will not be able to properly function and serve the technical needs of our school district.
We need Firewire back in order to efficiently reimage these laptops.
If there is anyone out there who might be able to come up with a suitable workaround, Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

The MacBook Pro has Nvidia 9400M and 9400M GT and you get to choose which one to use. The MacBook just has the 9400M. That's what I understood from the Tuesday presentation.
The choice is to communicate the need to Apple. I don't think it is wasted effort. I think "we" should "complain" to Apple.
There is enough differentiation between the two lines already. As already mentioned, the Pro does have better graphics. It has a bigger screen. It has an ExpressCard slot. It has a backlit keyboard standard (optional on the more expensive MacBook config). Because the old plastic MacBook is still around at the low end (and Steve Jobs said it was going to be around for a long time), the MacBook is more like the MacBook Pro mini.
The other key reason the FireWire port is needed is to connect DV cameras to the Mac. If the MacBook had an ExpressCard slot, the user can get an adapter card. But it doesn't have one of those either. To have iMovie HD in iLife and not have a way to connect DV cameras seems a bit short-sighted. I can understand the executive-oriented MacBook Air not having FireWire, but the MacBook is supposed to be the portable Mac for the masses and iMovie HD is supposed to be Final Cut Pro for the masses. It doesn't make too much sense to me, and I think Apple will concur if enough people point out the need.

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What is the best way to transfer files from my Imac as listed to a new MacBook. I understand there is no firewire connectivity. I would like to migrate all photos, music, and settings.

I’m sure that specific instructions come with the machine, but essentially:
Use Migration Assistant do do this. You can connect the Macs with Ethernet or even Wirelessly.
Regards
TD

New camcorders lack firewire

I need a new camcorder for a couple of special trips. The best rated new ones don't seem to have firewire which seems to be necessary for Final Cut express which I am just mastering- any suggestions?

No problem, hope whatever you decide works out well for you. If you have any other questions, just let us know.

Purchased music not syncing from new macbook

So I had a powerbook g4, and recently purchased a new macbook, and firewired my PB to the macbook, and all data, apps, etc came off without a hitch. What I did notice however, is that all the music in my itunes that is purchased will no longer sync to my ipod classic. I've updated the ipod and itunes software. I can listen to and play the purchased songs on my macbook, but won't sync to ipod.
If I hook the ipod up to powerbook, the songs load right away, but I want to use my new macbook for managing all my music.
I've repaired permissions on my macbook 2x, but nothing works.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

Problem using migration assistant to transfer from iBook G4 to new Macbook

This is probably a very simple issue but I am a luddite. I can connect the old iBook and new MacBook by firewire and commence the migration assistant process. However, towards the end of the transfer I get a message saying that there has been a problem and I need to check all connections. The Macbook is wirelessly online (via Time Capsule) but the iBook is not online - is this the problem? Or is it that the iBook software (OS 10.3.9) is out of date?

You're lucky it isn't working. I would not use MA. You may end up overwriting Intel files with PPC files causing your computer to become dysfunctional. Instead connect them via Firewire. Boot the iBook into Target Disk Mode and the MacBook normally. The iBook's drive should appear on the MacBooks Desktop. You can then manually transfer your files. The following will help you with what you need to copy:
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From the Home folder copy the contents of Documents, Movies, Music, Pictures, and Sites.
In your /Home/Library/ folder:
/Home/Library/Application Support/AddressBook (copy the whole folder)
/Home/Library/Application Support/iCal (copy the whole folder)
Also in /Home/Library/Application Support (copy whatever else you need including folders for any third-party applications)
/Home/Library/Keychains (copy the whole folder)
/Home/Library/Mail (copy the whole folder)
/Home/Library/Preferences/ (copy the whole folder)
/Home /Library/iTunes (copy the whole folder)
/Home /Library/Safari (copy the whole folder)
If you want cookies:
/Home/Library/Cookies/Cookies.plist
/Home/Library/Application Support/WebFoundation/HTTPCookies.plist
For Entourage users:
Entourage is in /Home/Documents/Microsoft User Data
Also in /Home/Library/Preferences/Microsoft
For FireFox:
/Home/Library/Applications Support/FireFox
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Canon firewire camcorder and new macbook

Hi,
I just bought the new Macbook and to my great surprise I discovered I cannot connect my Canon Camcorder because there is no firewire port. Does anyone have any suggestions? (buying a new camcorder is not an option)
If there is no solution to this, I will return the macbook since the primary reason behind the purchase was to make home movies on the mac.
Others must have run into this problem as well? WHat were your solutions?
Thanks,
Pawel

pawelj wrote:
This is unbelievable! There must be thousands in the same situation and paying an extra $1000 for the macbook pro is not an option. I wanted to move to the mac platform but I can't, because of a silly lack of a firewire port.
This is awful - and there is no solution that exists???
Pawel
Pawel,
No solution exists for the current Aluminum MacBooks. Steve Jobs thinks that all current camcorders use USB2. This is a complete falsehood but Apple wants you to believe this so that you will have to buy the "Pro" MacBook. There are no USB2 to Firewire converters available because the ports are completely different and cannot be made compatible (to allow streaming).
This issue is a continuing one. Look up the discussion "No Firewire, many problems" here in the powerbook discussion area. Its an interesting read if you have hours to read the hundreds of messages.
I am in the same position as you. I was interested in the new, non "pro" (I hate that term) powerbooks but will not be buying one because this lack of a Firewire port. USB2 just can't cut it.

New MacBook which does have Firewire - YES!

What may have been missed by many here is that the MacBook White, which is offered on Apple's website new, still has built-in Firewire. If Firewire is important to you, it is still there. Note the specs:
http://www.apple.com/macbook/white/specs.html

Here's an interesting note about the old (new?) white MacBook. I was discussing this lack of firewire situation with a salesperson at the Apple store here in Ginza. I asked him how long the whitebooks would be available. He said that they would be available as long as supplies would last. They are not being built any more. I purposed to him that I would like to buy a new portable Mac sometime before the New Year. He said that he couldn't guarantee that they (the white macbooks) would be available through the next month. I don't want to buy one of these portable (hence, drop-able) machines used or refurbed. So, to keep the firewire port on my new MacBook, I have to buy a new (white) one asap (sorry, that's impossible) or give up firewire on a new, aluminum one (also impossible). The form factor of the MacBookPro is just too big for me and I do not want to spend the extra money just to get a firewire port that I use everyday.
I am hoping for a rev B version of the aluminum MacBook to show up but I know that this may be a fool's hope.
It was interesting to watch the salesperson's face continue to drop and finally fade to a frown as I spoke with him. I didn't criticize him or try to make him feel bad but both of us realized that he didn't have a good answer to give me. He actually tried to use the "all the new HD cameras have USB ports" argument that we all have heard but I told him that that wasn't really true and, if that was what Apple was really thinking, ("..everyone go out and buy a new HD video camera to work with our port-crippled Macs") then why didn't they also include something to output that HD video to (i.e. Blue-ray drive)?
I am still totally amazed at Apple's decision here and the lack of response to all the critical comments about this poor judgement on their part.

Best connection between new iMac and firewire MacBook Pro

Hi I'm running a MBP with Firewire, USB (2?) and Ethernet ports. I am soon to take delivery of my shiny new iMac with Thunderbolt, USB 3 and Ethernet ports. What please would be the fastest connection I can establish between the two machines? Thanks, M

Ethernet is your fastest choice - FW800, to be precise.
To transfer from the MBP to the iMac use Target Disk Mode. Boot the MBP into TDM, boot the iMac normally and preferably for the first time. This will put you into the Setup Assistant and let you migrate data from the MBP - Home folder, third-party applications with support files, and system preferences.
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The Knowledgebase article Intel-based Mac: Some migrated applications may need to be updated refers to methods of dealing with migrating from PowerPC chips to Intel with the Migration Assistant safely. The authors of this tip have not had a chance to verify this works in all instances, or that it avoids the 10.6.1 and earlier Guest Account bug that caused account information to get deleted upon use of the Migration/Setup Assistant. However, a well backed up source that includes at least two backups of all the data that are not connected to your machine will help you avoid potential issues, should they arise. In event it does not work, follow the steps below.
If you are migrating a PowerPC system (G3, G4, or G5) to an Intel-Mac be careful what you migrate. Keep in mind that some items that may get transferred will not work on Intel machines and may end up causing your computer's operating system to malfunction.
Rosetta supports "software that runs on the PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor that are built for Mac OS X". This excludes the items that are not universal binaries or simply will not work in Rosetta:
1. Classic Environment, and subsequently any Mac OS 9 or earlier applications
2. Screensavers written for the PowerPC System Preference add-ons
3. All Unsanity Haxies Browser and other plug-ins
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5. Applications which specifically require the PowerPC G5 Kernel extensions
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See also What Can Be Translated by Rosetta.
In addition to the above you could also have problems with migrated cache files and/or cache files containing code that is incompatible.
If you migrate a user folder that contains any of these items, you may find that your Intel-Mac is malfunctioning. It would be wise to take care when migrating your systems from a PowerPC platform to an Intel-Mac platform to assure that you do not migrate these incompatible items.
If you have problems with applications not working, then completely uninstall said application and reinstall it from scratch. Take great care with Java applications and Java-based Peer-to-Peer applications. Many Java apps will not work on Intel-Macs as they are currently compiled. As of this time Limewire, Cabos, and Acquisition are available as universal binaries. Do not install browser plug-ins such as Flash or Shockwave from downloaded installers unless they are universal binaries. The version of OS X installed on your Intel-Mac comes with special compatible versions of Flash and Shockwave plug-ins for use with your browser.
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Before migrating or installing software on your Intel-Mac check MacFixit's Rosetta Compatibility Index.
Additional links that will be helpful to new Intel-Mac users:
1. Intel In Macs
2. Apple Guide to Universal Applications
3. MacInTouch List of Compatible Universal Binaries
4. MacInTouch List of Rosetta Compatible Applications
5. MacUpdate List of Intel-Compatible Software
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2. Backup your data. This is vitally important in case you make a mistake
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3. Connect a Firewire cable between your old Mac and your new Intel Mac.
4. Startup your old Mac in Transferring files between two computers using FireWire.
5. Startup your new Mac for the first time, go through the setup and
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If you are not able to use a Firewire connection (for example you have a Late 2008 MacBook that only supports USB:)
1. Set up a local home network: Creating a small Ethernet Network.
2. If you have a MacBook Air or Late 2008 MacBook see the following:
a. MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (15-inch,
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b. MacBook Air - Migration Tips and Tricks;
c. MacBook Air - Remote Disc, Migration, or Remote Install Mac OS X and
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Copy the following items from your old Mac to the new Mac:
In your /Home/ folder: Documents, Movies, Music, Pictures, and Sites folders.
In your /Home/Library/ folder:
/Home/Library/Application Support/AddressBook (copy the whole folder) /Home/Library/Application Support/iCal (copy the whole folder)
Also in /Home/Library/Application Support (copy whatever else you need including folders for any third-party applications)
/Home/Library/Keychains (copy the whole folder) /Home/Library/Mail (copy the whole folder) /Home/Library/Preferences/ (copy the whole folder) /Home /Library/Calendars (copy the whole folder) /Home /Library/iTunes (copy the whole folder) /Home /Library/Safari (copy the whole folder)
If you want cookies:
/Home/Library/Cookies/Cookies.plist /Home/Library/Application Support/WebFoundation/HTTPCookies.plist
For Entourage users:
Entourage is in /Home/Documents/Microsoft User Data Also in /Home/Library/Preferences/Microsoft.
Credit goes to Macjack for this information.
If you need to transfer data for other applications please ask the vendor or ask in the Discussions where specific applications store their data.
5. Once you have transferred what you need restart the new Mac and test to make sure the contents are there for each of the applications.
Written by Kappy with additional contributions from a brody.Revised 5/21/2011

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