[aprssig] Laptops with true Serial Port

[Dale Blanchard]

Robert Bruninga wrote:
> We need to purchase NEW laptops but have to have a serial port.
> 
> Our purchasing department says they cannot find any.  I know
> they are hard to find if at all.  Does anyone have any leads?
> Not Ebay, not used.  Must be in current production.
> 
> I have heard of many problems with USB to serial adapters, and
> want to avoid that.  We must have COM1 or COM2.
> 
> Bob, WB4APR
> 
> 
>Depends on how much laptop you require.
Fry's has some with serial ports with the store brand.
I have a Great Quality MX 3203 with a serial port.
I got it for ham radio use because of the serial port.
Has 4 usb ports, Lan, Modem, No A drive.
Has CD burner.

Dale