I have a Promark ruggedized laptop running Win98SE with 64M ram. I need this configuration for certain hardware/software apps that I'm using in extreme/marine locations so I can't change the OS or hardware. But now I need USB capabilities. Is there some adapter I can get that plugs into serial/parallel ports. Send link if you know of one. Thanks a bunch!
2006-07-28 15:59:22 · 6 answers · asked by cuttinggrass4u 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Forgot to mention - no PCMCIA
2006-07-28 17:05:22 · update #1
You need USB to RS232 Serial adapter.
2006-07-28 16:27:20 · answer #1 · answered by VBACCESSpert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OfficeMax, Office Depot, Staples, Compusa, Best Buy, Circuit City, try one of those first. If you have 64 MB of RAM, you need to get a new computer right away. You need a serial to USB adapter and then need to find a USB (2.0) hub that as USB ports to where you can plug USB things into the ports.
http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/yourorder?orderId=30147044&catentryId_1=89512&ddkey=StaplesAddToCart
all you need
2006-07-29 03:40:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is a way to convert RS-232 (serial) or parallel in to USB, but there are PCMCIA cards to slide in, to add USB ports to any laptop, as far as I know all laptops come with such a port, just go to the store ans ask for a PCMCIA card, they normally come with 2 or 4 usb ports in them
http://www.microcenter.com/search_results_e.phtml?dropdown_method=keyword&dropdown_keyword=PCMCIA+USB
2006-07-28 16:10:26 · answer #3 · answered by MexicanCurious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are adapters to convert both parallel and serial ports to usb. Available at computer shops. Good luck
2006-07-28 16:32:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do make adapters that can help you plug a PS2 mouse into the parallel (printer) port. verify at appropriate purchase. Walmart or your close by pc save. seek for a PS2 to Parallel adaptor.
2016-11-26 21:46:27 · answer #5 · answered by levy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use converter....
2006-07-29 04:03:03 · answer #6 · answered by Net Oracle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋