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  Asked: Jul 21 2008   4:12 PM GMT
  Asked by: Rickgrea

Usb adapter for legacy laptop?


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I have an older laptop with no usb ports. Is there an adapter that will extend any standard port (printer or comm) out to a USB port configuration. Princably to use a flash drive with a USB style connection on this older computer without a usb port.

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Last Answered: Jul 21 2008  8:29 PM GMT  by Schmidtw




This website may have what you are looking for:

http://www.232analyzer.com/USB-Serial-Adapters-Converters/USB-Serial-Adapter-Converter.htm

-Schmidtw
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Technochic  |   Jul 21 2008  4:18PM GMT

What OS does this older laptop have on it?

 

Rickgrea  |   Jul 21 2008  4:43PM GMT

I believe it is Windows 98 Its not with me at the moment.

 

Schmidtw  |   Jul 22 2008  2:37PM GMT

May I ask what the purpose is?

What is this port needed for?

There may be another better option.

 

Pressler2904  |   Jul 23 2008  7:43PM GMT

If your laptop can run Win98, chances are it has a CardBus/PC Card/PCMCIA slot or two onboard. There are PC Card USB adapters from Belkin, Adaptec, etc… for about $25.00 - 30.00…

 

Rickgrea  |   Jul 23 2008  8:34PM GMT

Thanks for all the responses. Pressler there is indeed a PCMCIA slot so given your response about there existence of slot to USB adapters. I think thats my easiest solution.