I think, the aswer is no. It’s really popular here at USBNow, and the reason is because it’s simple to use and allows you to still use you Serial (RS232) hardware. It is suitable for remote access, retail and industrial applications, data collection and other applications requiring a High speed and or LOW serial communications port. Uses the highly regarded FTDI Chipset. This USB Serial Adapter provides instant connectivity with modems, ISDN TAs, PDS, handheld & pocket PCs, digital. Included in the price is a 1m cable to added flexibilty.
What’s more, it’s compatible with Vista & Windows 7 – No drivers needed!
On top of this it’s a mere £9.99! SAVE £1.46! Click to view.
Here’s what Barry Learoyd had to say:
“I’m a Cisco Engineer and I needed a USB to serial connector to use with Windows XP and Linux (Ubuntu). The VE229 is perfect and easy to setup. It gives me console access to Cisco devices using Putty on both types of Operating Systems directly from the USB port. This is much better solution than the Keyspan adapter I used to use. The VE229 is more robust, it will take knocks when stuffed into an overfull laptop case and it doesn’t require an A-B cable. It is recognised natively by Ubuntu 9.10 (pendrive installation running on a dane-elec 4GB micro-mate) without kernel modifications. Windows XP requires the driver from the FTDI site, the one on the supplied disk doesn’t work. The only minor annoyance is that the gender of the attachment screws cannot be changed to nuts to give a permanent attachment to the console cable (also screws). I can buy through nuts to achieve this but it would be good if these were included. Meanwhile zip ties! Service from USBNOW was faultless, delivered through the letter box within 48 hours.”
Not much proof needed, grab youself one: USB 2.0 to RS232 Adaptor
