LisaAS36 Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 I just replaced my worn out desk top PC with a slighty used Dell (ie - not too old of one). Anyway, tonight I realized there isn't a place to plug in my Garmin V data cord into the laptop. The laptop has a female plug (with 3 rows of holes) and my data cord also has a female plug (with 2 rows). Please tell me there is some tpye of simple converting connector I can go to Radio Shack and buy. If not, what do I need to do? Thanks, Lisa Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 (edited) I'm not sure about your plugs and holes as described but I can tell you that some of the newer laptops (starting about 2 or 3 years ago) don't have a serial port anymore. To solve the problem you need to buy a USB to Serial cable. For example this one which I use with my laptop and my V. http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage...roduct_Id=91042 Edited June 12, 2005 by Renegade Knight Quote Link to comment
+tls11823 Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 I hit the same thing recently. I ended up doing as RK suggests - getting a USB to serial adapter. These are a available from a variety of sources, the most expensive of which is Garmin. I use the same unit that RK references, with great success. Note that the laptop port with three rows is for connecting a monitor. There's no way that can be used as a serial port. Quote Link to comment
LisaAS36 Posted June 12, 2005 Author Share Posted June 12, 2005 Thanks, I think that's what I need. Too bad their a little pricey though. I need it before I could order it so it looks like a trip to Best Buy. I really dispise Best Buy. Thanks for the help. Lisa Quote Link to comment
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