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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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best serial to usb adpter?

Hi all,

what is the best serial to usb adpter for windows 7 operating system?
i've bought couple but, no luck


thanks
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 11:13 AM
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This brand has always worked for everyone who has tried it.
IOGEAR - GUC232A - USB to Serial RS-232 Adapter
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 06:27 AM
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I use the Belkin F5U409v1, it has worked perfectly on every laptop I have tried it on.
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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thanks guys , i'm going to best buy to pick up one of these...
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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Only the IOGEAR one has a built in buffer, that is why it is better.
The other is only a cable.
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by cewrx7r1
This brand has always worked for everyone who has tried it.
IOGEAR - GUC232A - USB to Serial RS-232 Adapter
funny you posted that, it's the one I got from walmart like 5 years ago to use with my megasquirt...
So far I've used it on the MS and PFC, 5 differant laptops with XP and 7 and have never needed to load extra drivers.

I can never get the blue ended longer cables that the other guys have to work (and I told scott I think they suck anyway)

I got mine from walmat but I just looked and they don't carry it in the store anymore.
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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^^^ Im gonna get one of my own when you arent looking.
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 11:00 PM
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Order online!
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 08:29 AM
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Wait until Phil leaves his window down.
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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Don't give (waste) your money at Best Buy; Amazon or Walmart!
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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Geeks . com is you best bet they are really cheap also check pricewatch
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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Cheapest one available( I bought an ebay one for 4.99 shipped.. all drivers are relatively the same just make sure the com port used for the adapter and the one the FC Edit are the same and its good to go..
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