do you think USB will be replaced soon by the IE-1394?

[wtp]

they are like the same, but the "firewire" (in apple's terms) transfers more data, in a single wire, the USB is good, but not as good as the IE, do you think the USB will die out, and be replaced by the "firewire".

[Warthog]

I don't know. Only mackys use 'em, right? If USB is adopted widespread around the world then the mackys "firewire" doesn't stand a chance, whether it is better or not. Many devices use USB already (mp3, mice, scanners, etc) and the ports are included on just about every computer.

Warthog

[This message has been edited by Warthog (edited 05-23-2000).]

[SoopaStar]

Its IEEE1394.
firewire has a faster data transmission of up to 400mbps compared to the 13 (?) of USB. firewire is used on PC as well as Mac applications. It is used mostly for multimedia editing (High-8 camcorders can connect to it). It is also used in some hard drives.
The downfall to using the 1394 technology is that it must be 'leased'. You can't just build a product and throw it on there. That is why many people use USB.
USB2 is coming up soon (so I have read) and has the capabilities of going faster than 1394.
Paul

[Apostle 83]

Yes I do. Firewire is not only a replacement for USB (version one) but a replacement for IDE as well.

You don't believe me, check sysopt's front page.

[Brydon]

I reckon when bluetooth takes off it will see and end to usb as it is wireless which is more convenient http://www.heaven.ericsson.com/microe/bluetooth.html

[MadMatt]

USB has alot of momentum behind it (finally) and I think it will be around for quite a while.

You see how many legacy standards are still clinging to life - serial, parallel, EISA, etc. USB is much newer than those and has serious industry support.

Firewire is a great technology but why pay the premium for 480mbps/sec when all you're doing is running a mouse or a set of speakers.

That said, I'm awaiting the arrival of my Firewire adapter so I can do high speed transfers to/from my new camcorder....

[Spartan]

The two protocols were developed for two very different arenas. The USB was (is) geared towards consumer devices in which easy connectivity, driver detection and loading, and hot-swapability are the important features and throughput is not so important.

My take on IEEE-1394 is that it is all about bandwidth. Camcorders, digital video transfers, and other devices which DO require the additional bandwidth are sold with this interface.

I have also read that that the two technologies were developed to compliment each other -- not compete with each other. Although we'll see more on this soon enough when USB 2.0 becomes a reality.