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    Add firewire and svideo

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by cyberderf, Mar 6, 2006.

  1. cyberderf

    cyberderf Notebook Consultant

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    Seems like most of the low end laptop issue lack firewire and svideo support. Annoying!!

    Supposing I don't want to add firewire/svideo by cardbus / PCMCIA or usb. Is this possible to hack this in another fashion ?
     
    cyberderf, Mar 6, 2006
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  2. Arla

    Arla Notebook Deity

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    In a word, doubtful.

    Any specific computer you are trying to add it to or think you would want to add it to.
     
    Arla, Mar 6, 2006
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  3. cyberderf

    cyberderf Notebook Consultant

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    But svideo isn't part of the GMA900 and 950 ? Cant' I actually hack the thing if Acer just decided to hide this feature?
     
    cyberderf, Mar 8, 2006
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    i01kaca Notebook Enthusiast

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    No, you're pretty stuck with the interfaces you've got. The BIOS most likely will not support the addition of more I/O ports, unless you use the cardbus or USB. Firewire needs a separate controller.
     
    i01kaca, Mar 8, 2006
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  5. cyberderf

    cyberderf Notebook Consultant

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    bummer! acer are sick... slacking down extra features that don't cost them 5$ more to add.
     
    cyberderf, Mar 9, 2006
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