Uh-oh ... so USB 2.0 and Firewire are the same thing, Jim? I'm pretty much a doofus when it comes to that dang ol' teknawlogee.
In that case, couw, you were right on the money. My apologies for coming in and 'trampling' on your post.
Nevertheless, it's a pretty cool little gadget ... I would highly recommend trying it out if one is so inclined.
Thanks, Jim, for the push! It's very nice to be able to take 2000 songs on road trips without having to tote the CDs!