FireWire ain't dead yet. At least, that's what Apple & Sony are hoping. The 3.2Gbps throughput will place FireWire on an even keel with the yet-to-be-ratified USB 3.0, & give HD camcorder manufacturers another option for transferring all that data.

"The new version is called S3200 and builds on the earlier specification approved by the IEEE, according to the trade association that is preparing to unveil the details this week. The technology will be able to use existing FireWire 800 cables and connectors while delivering a major boost in performance."