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We all know Apple has pulled back the curtain on its first aluminum-encased MacBook. While the improvements may seem obvious at first, Apple has apparently taken out FireWire 400 completely as well as the target disk mode that is dependent on part of the FireWire standard. For the uninitiated, target disk mode allows a Mac laptop to mount as a FireWire drive on the host; this is a file transfer method for multi-gigabyte files traditionally favored by Apple users. Apple also confirmed that there won't be a USB equivalent of target disk. The removal of FireWire sort of helps to differentiate MacBook since the aluminum chassis has somewhat blurred the line between the consumer focused MacBook and the professional level MacBook Pro. Unfortunately, the decision to drop FireWire altogether didn't help adding a third USB port, which we need to recharge our iPhone when we need the other two ports for a USB hard drive and a mouse. About Everything USB
USB technology is the de facto connectivity standard for PC peripherals & consumer electronics; it has evolved from USB 1.1 to USB 2.0, Wireless USB and USB 3.0. Everything USB takes an in-depth look at these products and other offbeat USB gadgets, and brings you information and reviews needed for you to make a purchase decision. Welcome and enjoy your stay. If you would like to contact us with a tip or comment, please write to: newstips@everythingusb.com
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