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Re: Tech Laptop with DB9


From: Job Snijders <job () instituut net>
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 21:55:38 +0100

On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 12:39:02PM -0800, Max Clark wrote:
DB9 ports seem to be a nearly extinct feature on laptops. Any
suggestions on a cheap laptop for use in field support (with an
onboard DB9)?

Might be easier to get an "Aten UC232A" converter to do USB<>DB9, you
are right that DB9 directly on laptops is a dying breed. Do you have a
specific application that would prohibit the use of USB?

Kind regards,

Job


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