quote:Originally posted by mookie: OK any of you hardware tech-types out there, here’s a question for you. I’ve got a Magellan Meridian Gold with data cable that has a serial connector. I would like to connect the meri-gold to my laptop. The laptop does not have a serial port but does have a usb port. I know they make a serial to usb converter/connector so I will be able to physically connect my gpsr to my laptop. My question is…. will the gpsr be recognized by map software like ExpertGPS if it’s not connected via a true serial/COM port? I don’t have ExpertGPS yet or the connector but after reading the ExpertGPS website, I think its looking for a serial/COM connection. I am sending an email to ExpertGPS support with this question, but I wanted to give you guys a chance to show off your technical side:) Anybody else run into this before? or able to shed some technical light on my dilemma? All theories and suggestions welcome.
Thanks,
mookie
Hi mookie,
I had the same problem. I bought a Compaq laptop and it does not have a serial port. After much look and reading I found out, you have to buy a docking station. I bought The mobility EasiDock usb 200. No the computer is not very portable. Hope that helps you.
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