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L8 APEX
08-04-2003, 12:23 AM
My scan tool and chip flasher use serial and parallel ports respectively. I use an old Dell Latitude for this work since it has both ports built in. My Toshiba Satellite has neither:hammer: I would like to have it capable as a backup. I bought a USB HUB/Port replicator thingy from Comp USA and it didn't recognize or function correctly. I want a single unit that goes straight form USB to serial and straight from USB to parallel. Thanks computer dudes:beer:
my2002lightning
08-04-2003, 12:37 AM
What OS you running?

Hopefully an XP deriviative...
jmlay
08-04-2003, 06:53 AM
What is the model number of the Toshiba, I MAY be able to hook you up!

Mike Lay
Silver_2000
08-04-2003, 07:24 AM
2 options

Go to http://www.bb-elec.com/welcome.html to see if they have a Serial to usb cable that will work

Or Go to Ebay to find a port rep by toshiba for your model #

Here is one for the OLD Satelites for $3.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3425244993&category=31528

I will warn you I have a Serial to USB cable for my GPS that allows me to avoid putting batteries in the GPS. Which is COOL - BUT the thing is FLAKY - it goes missing from windows for no reason. I have to unplug it and replug it tro make it start working again

Doug
L8 APEX
08-04-2003, 08:00 AM
It is a 5205-S503 an XP Home.
Silver_2000
08-04-2003, 08:16 AM
Toshiba doesnt even list a port rep for that model

Doug
Wht95Lightning
08-04-2003, 08:22 AM
I've been using replicators from Inside Out Networks for several years and I have been very satisfied.

http://www.ionetworks.com/
Silver_2000
08-04-2003, 08:34 AM
Edgeport/21 Modules (Windows*, Linux)
Multi - Interface Converter301-1000-21$ 259.00 ea


or http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2745092938&category=170
bidding at 20 bucks ends in 90 minutes

Or even better

http://www.targus.com/product_details.asp?sku=NW082U
L8 APEX
08-04-2003, 08:35 AM
I've been using replicators from Inside Out Networks for several years and I have been very satisfied.

http://www.ionetworks.com/Maybe the Edgeport 301-1000-21, I don't know what makes it different than the Comp USA multi port device. I think I saw a Targus adapter that was a single connector that plugged into the USB ans had a serial on the other end.
Wht95Lightning
08-04-2003, 08:51 AM
Maybe the Edgeport 301-1000-21, I don't know what makes it different than the Comp USA multi port device. I think I saw a Targus adapter that was a single connector that plugged into the USB ans had a serial on the other end.


You should give MIke at IONETWORKS a call and tell him exactly what you need. I'm sure he can help you.
I think the replicators at COMP USA or any other retail store are strictly consumer level devices. If you want a high performance product you can't go to Autozone if you get my drift. ;)
jmlay
08-04-2003, 07:24 PM
Sorry, only had a couple for Tecra's.

Mike
Logan
08-04-2003, 08:16 PM
Geeks. Surrounded by Geeks...

Oh wait... Ummm... I'll shut up now. :)