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USB TO COM PORT ADAPTER

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by nsslgk

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I have a hand held that is set up for USB. I was told by a Dell Support Tech. that there is an issue with the cradle and USB ports. He suggested adapting from USB to a COM PORT. Does anyone know if such an item exist and, if so, where they can befound?

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by thechas

I think what the Dell tech was referring to was using a serial cable for the device, and not a serial port to USB convertor.
It just isn't possible to run a USB port off of a serial or parallel port. (the're too slow.)

If the device is a PALM, 3Comm just announced that they have a new cradle available.

This is probably your best option.

Alternately, I would get an add-on USB card.
The ports are a little bit more "robust" on the card, and if the device does blow the port, you are onlyout the $25 for the card, and not your entire motherboard.

Chas

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