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serial on laptops?

My IBM has a serial port on the side, but the easiest by far is to get a usb to serial converter to allow compatibility with everything.
 
I'm running a DOS app, so have no USB support. Boot to DOS.

Was hoping to get a NEW laptoop with serial as well.

Dells seem ok, but what is currently sold and has a serial port?
 
My HP laptop does not have a serial port. It can be had via a docking stantion if needed.
 
This is what we have docking stations for. I like my laptops crammed with USB ports and other newfangled stuff 😉.
 
If your app can run within a DOS session inside of Windows, the PCMCIA card solution mentioned by redbeard is good. Otherwise you'll have to find DOS support for PCMCIA cards too. Otherwise get a docking station for your laptop (one with a true serial port as lots of generic docking stations use a USB connection same as the USB adapters mentioned above and can be just as iffy).

.bh.
 
Oyeve,
I happen to use a serial port for my external seral modem which I use for faxing. Much more reliable than a softmodem. And you can get external serial modems for under $15. now.

.bh.
 
Originally posted by: Zepper
Oyeve,
I happen to use a serial port for my external seral modem which I use for faxing. Much more reliable than a softmodem. And you can get external serial modems for under $15. now.

.bh.
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Very true. External HW modems are much more reliable than a softmodem.
 
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