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CablesToGo 2Port Authority USB Serial DB9 Adapter - Blue

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★★★★☆
4.4

based on 70 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
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$12.99 - $21.99

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Pros

  • Consistent performance (31)
  • Good length (25)
  • Versatile (20)
  • Rugged (19)
  • Highly compatible (11)
  • Reliable (9)
  • Durable (8)
  • Strong connection points (5)
  • Improves performance (3)
  • Warranty (2)
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Cons

  • Incompatible (3)
  • Advertised incorrectly (1)
  • Could use a longer cable (1)
  • Driver didn't load (1)
  • I have no complaints. (1)
  • I like it (1)
  • Incompatible with vista (1)
  • Length (1)
  • No cons that i no of (1)
  • No drivers included (1)

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  • High-end equipment (21)
  • Computer equipment (11)
  • Travel (6)
  • Boat anchor (1)
  • Commercial (1)
  • Dorm room (1)
  • Home automation server (1)
  • Home theater (1)
  • Lack of pc serial port (1)
  • Legacy pda interface (1)
 
 
 

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Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 20, 2009

CablesToGo 2Port Authority USB Serial DB9 Adapter - Blue Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
The Only Cable That Would Work

"We tried several different cables from different vendors and for some reason this was the only cable that provided us continual connectivity to our radio modems and Computer Aided Dispatch software...." Read Full Review »

Sep 15, 2009 by Bryan

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
64 bit drivers cause BSOD

"Like someone else stated, the 64 bit drivers (version 3.0.2) are unreliable, they cause a blue screen of death with multiple-IRP_complete_requests error and this happens at 115.200 bps. The other user had the same problem at a slower speed. This problem makes the product unusable on 64 bit operating systems...." Read Full Review »

Oct 18, 2009 by JDonner

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CablesToGo 2Port Authority USB Serial DB9 Adapter - Blue Review

The Only Cable That Would Work

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Good Length

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Mobile Data Terminal
 

"We tried several different cables from different vendors and for some reason this was the only cable that provided us continual connectivity to our radio modems and Computer Aided Dispatch software. "

Cable connected from USB port to Modem adapter

Cable connected from USB port to Modem adapter
  • Using Product

  • Using Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Sep 15 2009
Bryan
Park City, KS
I am:
  • Power User
 

CablesToGo 2Port Authority USB Serial DB9 Adapter - Blue Review

64 bit drivers cause BSOD

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Good Length
  • Rugged
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Incompatible

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Like someone else stated, the 64 bit drivers (version 3.0.2) are unreliable, they cause a blue screen of death with multiple-IRP_complete_requests error and this happens at 115.200 bps. The other user had the same problem at a slower speed. This problem makes the product unusable on 64 bit operating …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Oct 18 2009
JDonner
Canada
I am:
  • Power User
 

CablesToGo 2Port Authority USB Serial DB9 Adapter - Blue Review

Temendous help

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Good Length
  • Rugged
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • High-End Equipment
 

"2 of our telecom techs are using the cables to connect laptop to telephony equipment for testing and reporting errors. Saved time and money since the laptops do not have serial ports any longer. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 20 2009
desktop tech
winston salem nc
I am:
  • Casual User
 

CablesToGo 2Port Authority USB Serial DB9 Adapter - Blue Review

This item worked great the first time

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Good Length
  • Good Warranty
  • Rugged
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • No Cons that I no of

    Best Uses

  • High-End Equipment
 

"We use this product for programming PLC's it works great. it does not crash the system when removed if the computer is still running which has been an on going problem with others we have used. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 5 2009
Eddy
Danvers Ma.
I am:
  • Power User
 

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CablesToGo 2Port Authority USB Serial DB9 Adapter - Blue Review

Works Great

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable construction
  • Highly Compatible
  • Improves Performance
  • laptop setup easy (xp)
  • Reliable
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Computer Equipment
 

"this adapter works great with my Dell laptop running XP

had it installed in a few minutes with no problems

and no problem's changing it to what ever com port

i wanted to set it too.

i purchased the one with 3ft cable ,just what I needed. if you buy one of these you will be pleased! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Dec 22 2007
jerryab
Hornbeak,Tn
I am:
  • Value Oriented
 
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