The document discusses Firewire cables and their advantages over USB cables, particularly for audio and video recording applications. Firewire 800 can transfer data at 800 Mbps, almost double the speed of USB 2.0. Firewire uses isochronous mode to guarantee dedicated bandwidth, preventing glitches that can occur with USB's asynchronous method. However, Firewire is generally more expensive due to its specialized uses and fewer computer ports requiring add-on cards or built-in support. While superior for recording, Firewire costs more for both cables and hardware.