Laptop USB/Serial Data Ports? Help! - PBX Info :: Your Free PBX, PABX and Telephone Information Resource

MAK · 02-19-2003, 09:40 AM

I'm going to apologize for my ignorance upfront but I also want to point out that the salespeople at Bestbuy (enough said) don't know/aren't confident with the answers either.

I'm looking at buying a new laptop, in the past, most if not all laptops came with a serial port standard, now none of the new ones I'm looking at have them, instead they have USB ports which I (not the Bestbuy salespeople mind you) deducted there must be some type of serial adapter available to convert to a serial DB-9 type of connection to enable us telecom types to talk to our equipment, the salesperson then showed me such an adapter but wasn't 100% positive/convincing, is this the magic piece I need to make it work?

MAK

JJ · 02-19-2003, 10:13 AM

Yes, there is a USB to DB9 (serial) converter/adapter. They all very in price but function the same.

Good Luck!!

mitchthephoneman · 02-19-2003, 01:33 PM

Stick with a Toshiba Laptop......I got a P2 thats 4 years old that I use for programming and its great...but heavy...

I understand DELL's is OK, but they are under fire for their failure to make due on their rebates......

Mitch Taylor
mitchthephoneman@hotmail.com

MAK · 02-19-2003, 02:24 PM

As a matter of fact, I'm considering either the Toshiba S-205 or much less likely due to the price the S-255

MAK

mitchthephoneman · 02-19-2003, 03:17 PM

GOOD CHOICE.but please remove that Windows XP logo next to your name as it gives me cold chills and severe leg cramps and indigestion :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

wgombar · 02-19-2003, 07:09 PM

Dell Inspiron 7500, get the 3 year on-site warranty...

Best money I ever spent...

Dude, I got a Dell.

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