sager np8662 RS232 express card

hi as i m quite new to laptop... i need a RS232 express card
may i know how i do i know which express card can fix to my laptop?

or anyone know where can purchase a gd one

 

Hi harky

You will need an Express Card 54/34 adapter like this one http://www.uxsight.com/product/46381/9pin-rs232-serial-port-express-card-for-notebook-laptop.html - can't vouch for the best place for you to buy one though.

I think the only reason they say it isn't Windows 7 compatible is because you need to download a seperate driver to run RS232 on Win7. Your other option is to purchase a USB to RS232 converter - these definitely need a driver similar to THIS on to work correctly.

 

i do have USB to RS232 converter but somehow sometime it dont works well or dont work at all

 

thanks......................

 

sorry can i ask u mean Express Card 54/34 adapter

is either Express Card 34 adapter or Express Card 54 adapter will works?

 

Yes, either will work.

There are 2 widths of express card, your laptop has a 54mm wide slot which can take either a 54mm wide card or a 34mm wide card.

 

If i stick in one of these into my 8662, does that mean ill be able to attach another monitor?

 

oh i see haha ...

btw i had a old laptop may i knw how to see what type of express card can insert?

 

No. This is a serial port, not a VGA port, they are completely different.

If it's an old laptop it probably has a PCMCIA (PC-Card) slot which is slightly larger than ExpressCard and incompatible with it.

 

oh thanks!
i think my old ibm r50e is using PCMCIA... it must thicker.. compare to currently np8662

haha i tot i can get one and use in both laptop