Does this exist?

[kabttu]

I work as a Network Engineer and I currently use an old Dell 8100 for work. I'm really looking to get something with a 12 to 14 inch widescreen, builtin wireless and bluetooth, dvd burner, nvidia video card (for linux support). My only problem is that I cannot find one that has a serial port, I realize that I can get a USB to serial port adapter, but really prefer to have the serial port built into the laptop. Does anyone know if there is a laptop that exists with these kind of options? I would appreciate any help or advice.

Thanks!

 

[modedepe]

I don't think you'll find it without using a port replicator.

 

[kabttu]

That's what I was afraid of, just figured I'd ask in case there was some small company that I'd never heard or something.
Thanks though.

 

[ValuedCustomer]

My old T-30 had a serial port built in; as far as I know that's the last of the T series to have one. I have a pcmcia serial adapter I use in my T-42 these days. Luckly I don't need a serial port as often as I used to.

 

[Ayah]

not many new laptops come with serial ports. you could try one with a USB-> serial adapter.

 

[bloinkXP]

I have an HP NC6000. It's about 4 months old. It has a serial port.

 

[WackyDan]

Here's some options.

The IBM/Lenovo X32, X41, and even the new X60 have what's called an ultra base. It's a portable media slice that is used as a port rep when at your desk, but can be taken joined with the THinkPad for travel, etc. The serial port on it is NATIVE when attached -direct passthrough.

Also... THe new T60 ThinkPad is supposed to support an optical bay insert that displaces the CD/DVD in favor of a printer and serial port - though I don't know if those are treated as native. Not sure they are selling that yet as the T60 was just introduced.

So... You do have options without dragging around serial/USB dongles.

 

[Traire]

PCMCIA to serial port cards

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...21+70000574&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=421

 

[trikster2]

Dell D510, D610, D810, M70, M20 all have serial ports. No funky base required.

Not widescreen but the D610/810/M70/M20 are all pretty nice laptops (have not seen a D510). Big step up from the 8100 (C810 based?) you are used to....

 

[kabttu]

Originally posted by: trikster2
Dell D510, D610, D810, M70, M20 all have serial ports. No funky base required.

Not widescreen but the D610/810/M70/M20 are all pretty nice laptops (have not seen a D510). Big step up from the 8100 (C810 based?) you are used to....

I appreciate the suggestions, I actually use to have a D810, it was a great laptop but I'd really love to get something smaller. The M20 is probably the closest I'm going to get, but it's so expensive!!

 

[bearxor]

The Inspiron 600m has serial and parallel, and is still sold at Dell Home. Might be able to pick up a used one cheap as well.

 

[deathwalker]

Originally posted by: bearxor
The Inspiron 600m has serial and parallel, and is still sold at Dell Home. Might be able to pick up a used one cheap as well.

This is a pretty good option. It's affordable and very decent. My son has one and it has given him no problems.

 

[Metron]

The "business-class" Latitudes from Dell have a single DB-9 serial port as well. We use the Latitude D610 here...

 

[Treyshadow]

Same here. We use the Latitude D610.