serial to usb adapters?

[Nick_Black]

I can find loads of usb to serial adapters, but I would like my old laptop to hook up with some newer devices, is there such an adapter? if so, plz post link

thank you :)

Nick_Black

edit: could you get a serial to ps2, then a ps2 to usb conector and add in power seperate?... nvm.. I wouldn't beable to get drivers for that...

edit, nvm, I think I'll just use a CardBus usb adapter

[Killa_Ape]

I'm thinking there could be some serious driver issues with USB device going into a serial port, I'd check out the devices you want ahead of time. (I'm assuming something of the sorts exists)

[Dane Bramage]

i have seen one once... its sold by Seimans for use with it's PLC controllers. costs about 80 bucks. not sure it's worth it.

[nevermind1534]

I think the serial port would be way too slow, especially for USB 2.0. The card would probably be the best thing.

[Vexxx_2007]

i tihnk instead of all the headaches of drivers, connectors, new hardware, whatefver, get a newer, more modern laptop..
Yeah it's sometimes hard to part with your old friend, maybe you could put it on display or something? haha just trying to help :)