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    How to add a serial and parallel port to a laptop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by g35_tx, May 21, 2006.

  1. g35_tx

    g35_tx Newbie

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    I got a new laptop and have a need for both these ports. Is there a way to add them via USB to the laptop that doesn't have either? I got hte E1405 from Dell. Thanks.
     
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    I think there are adaptors usb to serial or parallel.
     
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    RogueMonk, May 21, 2006
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