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Mar 5, 2005 | 03:43 PM

NC00Z28

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Serial Port Adapter

I just received my Hp Tuners.I have 25 pin serial port on my laptop but my cable is 9 pin.Can I use a 25 to a 9 pin adapter like they sell at Radio Shack and make it work?

Mar 5, 2005 | 04:38 PM

itchygomey98

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Not sure - try it. I use a usb-serial adapter for mine.

Mar 5, 2005 | 04:44 PM

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I was going to get one of those but I have read they may cause communication problems.If this doesn't work I am off to Best Buy.

Mar 5, 2005 | 04:46 PM

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I've been using mine with LS1Edit for about 2 year now with no problems.

Mar 5, 2005 | 10:19 PM

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you'll have no issues running HP Tuners off a USB adapter... the 25 pin adapter is actually a parallel port

Mar 6, 2005 | 04:39 AM

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we recommend this one from Keyspan. Please ensure you do NOT buy a Belkin or one of its derivatives (eg. Targus) they are junk at best.

http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/USA19HS