NoleSkin21 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Guys, I'm a IT professional here in the DC Metro area. My Dell D620 finally died, loved that laptop, and I'm looking for a replacement. Having a hard time finding anything that has serial ports anymore. I use my com port daily for router and switch configuration. Really do not want to get a USB/COM adapter. Any suggestions? Would like to stick with the brand names, HP, IBM or DELL. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulSkin Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 If you look at Latitudes on the Dell website, they list serial ports on the tech specs. This was from the E5510: Ports: Network connector (RJ-45) Optional Modem connector (RJ-11) USB 2.0 (4) Serial port Microphone jack, Headphone/speaker out IEEE 1394 3-in-1 card reader, 34 mm ExpressCard, SmartCard Reader, or Type I/II PCMCIA (PC Card) reader options Docking Connector VGA http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/latitude-e5510/pd looking back at the Dell website, there are a lot better laptops with serial ports. I knew the latitude had one because I just saw one this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I know you didn't list it, but I've had my Toshiba for 6 years now and it's been a very good machine. No problems whatsoever. (knock on wood) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnhay Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 What about buying the laptop you want and using a dock to get the serial port? I honestly have zero experience with them, so maybe it limits portability too much for you, but I'd look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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