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thinking of selling my 5680....

post #1 of 13
8/13/04 at 3:19pm
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heres the thing,I really like this machine allot....but I made a mistake last year in not looking for a model with a serial com port.,I run some devices and software that require I have one of those ports.
I know I would take a hurting on this....
But what other options do I have,and although the usb-serial converter gets me past some of the hardware issues....some of the software I have to use looks for that port.I've tried a virtual port{dummie port}but that won't work either ?

do any of the sager laptops still offer a mid-high end machine with this type of port ?

I'n not sure what else I can do ?

2.8,1 gig of memory,uxga,60 gig 5600 rpm,dual batteries,dvd burner,
xp pro,targus deluxe case,extra power pack.
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post #2 of 13
8/13/04 at 6:44pm
8790 - Serial port works well on mine.
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post #3 of 13
8/13/04 at 7:40pm
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thats good to know !

I gotta come up with a fair price for this laptop,I also purchased the extra 3 years of warranty on it ,as well as the automobile adaptor.
I'd like to sell it fast ?not sure what's a fair fast selling price ?
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post #4 of 13
8/13/04 at 7:58pm
maybe a little under 2000 dollars. My 4780 has a serial port.
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post #5 of 13
8/13/04 at 8:12pm
Have you tried any of the configurable USB hubs. They have one from IO Networks the Edgeport series i think. They are configurable (comport # assignment, port speed etc.)
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post #6 of 13
8/13/04 at 8:24pm
Or even the PCMCIA Serial/Dual IO adapters http://www.globalmarinenet.net/socketserial.htm

These work pretty well too.

PMan
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post #7 of 13
8/13/04 at 10:00pm
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holy sh_t !!

will this work !!it says that windows looks at this as an actual com port,{not virtual}!!!

,this sounds like just what I need

I'm going to look into this asap !!!!!!!
thanks Pman


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Originally Posted by PMan
Or even the PCMCIA Serial/Dual IO adapters http://www.globalmarinenet.net/socketserial.htm

These work pretty well too.

PMan
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post #8 of 13
8/13/04 at 10:20pm
Yeah they do. We used the ruggedized ones that are evenmore expensive. We usually end up banging them around alot on the road.

PMan
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post #9 of 13
8/13/04 at 10:37pm
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going to place the order in the morning !!

going to get the dual rugedized one !!
this solved a boat load of hassles for me....{if it works} I'm still a bit skeptical} that it be seen as an actual "serial" com port, but it would make my day !!
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post #10 of 13
8/13/04 at 11:23pm
It will! In fact we used to use two of the dual ones in the old thinkpads we used for data collection. I guess the only thing i would look out for is that the pigtails sticks out a little, so if you actually have your laptop on your lap be carefull with the leg, or chair arm, or console etc. I don't recall ever breaking one but I felt my stomache curl when when i hit it.

PMan
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post #11 of 13
8/14/04 at 5:39am
If you have a spare USB port, there's also a USB to serial dongle type adapter for an avg price of $35.00:

http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/USA19W/
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post #12 of 13
8/15/04 at 1:32am
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I know,I have one,but some programs....and hardware for that matter
flat-out need an "actual" com serial port.



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Originally Posted by LipFerret
If you have a spare USB port, there's also a USB to serial dongle type adapter for an avg price of $35.00:

http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/USA19W/
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post #13 of 13
8/15/04 at 12:07pm
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PMan...

I came across one of these on ebay dual ruggedized model.
It's labled used "surplus" with no manual or software ?
how difficult would it be to get both of these items {manual and software}
if I purchased this item ?
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