Laptop with built-in RS232 serialport

akathomas · Dec 7, 2015

Hi guys

Does anyone in here know where I can find a laptop (i5 or i7 processor) with built-in RS232 port?

Carl D. · Dec 7, 2015

Panasonic Toughbooks have RS 232 ports. Not cheap but good quality computers.

Hundikoer · Dec 7, 2015

Most Panasonic's should do.
That would be cool: http://business.panasonic.com/toughbook/2-in-1-hybrid-detachable-laptop-toughbook-20.html

mk42 · Dec 7, 2015

Also not cheap, but the Siemens Field PGs come with a 25 pin serial port (and a DB25 to DB9 converter), for when you need to communicate to a REALLY old System (S5 being the intended purpose).

I don't get to choose what laptop my IT dept gives me, and I haven't seen a traditional laptop with a serial port for a good while. Gotta be one out there, though.

TWS · Dec 7, 2015

We use these:

http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/latit/en/latitude-e6420-xfr-spec-sheet.pdf.

It is an older model but here is a ling to the newer ones: http://pilot.search.dell.com/rugged laptop.

LadderLogic · Dec 7, 2015

The issue has been brought up many times here so there is a question: why would you need an actual serial port? Why not a USB-to-serial converter? There is a number of them that work well with the most demanding applications.

dwoodlock · Dec 7, 2015

mk42 said:
Also not cheap, but the Siemens Field PGs come with a 25 pin serial port (and a DB25 to DB9 converter), for when you need to communicate to a REALLY old System (S5 being the intended purpose).

I have one, works well for just about everything. Question is, Is the cost Justifiable? Over 8k usd.

akathomas · Dec 8, 2015

Thanks guys. I was hoping that I could find a 'normal' laptop, because I dont need a heavy duty.
LadderLogic: True, normally you can use a converter. 90% of the times it can do the job. But the usb has a limitation of the voltage.

DwSoFt · Dec 8, 2015

some of the older software I use won't allow anything but com1-4. most USB converters come in as 6+ so a built in one just seems easier than trying to get a USB one to be com4. .. Also I am.still using XP... lol

osmanmom · Dec 8, 2015

maybe 'normal' maybe heavy duty'

www theportablepc com/notebookpc html

TWS · Dec 8, 2015

you can use one of these: https://www.cdw.com/shop/products/S...s_kwcid=AL!4223!3!61836302779!!!g!87867739977!.

along with one of these laptops:
MSI-1039
MSI-1035
MSI-1016
MSI-1047
MSI-1036
MSI-1034
Lenovo ThinkPad-T43
Lenovo ThinkPad-T60
Fujitsu LIFEBOOK E8020
Fujitsu LIFEBOOK N3510
Fujitsu LIFEBOOK S7020
Fujitsu LIFEBOOK N6110
Fujitsu LIFEBOOK N6210
Fujitsu LIFEBOOK E8020
Fujitsu LIFEBOOK C1320
Fujitsu LIFEBOOK S7020
HP ZV6000
Dell E1505
Dell e1705

nathan.slade · Dec 9, 2015

I know our IT has dells with dock's that have a serial. I used this setup years ago at kelloggs with AB and worked good

diat150 · Dec 9, 2015

I carry 3 different serial ports

this one is supposed to be like a real serial port if your laptop has an express port

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026713WE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage#Ask

I also carry the tripp lite keyspan

and I carry a small docking station.

GaryS · Dec 9, 2015

if the reason you need an RS232 port is because the software only works with com 1 or 2
after you plug in the USB adaptor go into windows and configure the USB adaptor to be used as com 1 or 2 you can configure it to use com address and IRQ as well if needed
I have had to do that many times in the past to run older software.
Com 1 and 2 configured this way will seam to run slower then usual. Microsoft tells me that's because of the windows buffering used with USB devices, but it usually gets the job done.

dwoodlock · Dec 9, 2015

LadderLogic said:
The issue has been brought up many times here so there is a question: why would you need an actual serial port? Why not a USB-to-serial converter? There is a number of them that work well with the most demanding applications.

And here is your answer...

I carry 3 different serial ports

this one is supposed to be like a real serial port if your laptop has an express port

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...detailpage#Ask

I also carry the tripp lite keyspan

and I carry a small docking station.

imo, greatly preferable to just have the real thing and know it works. Even if you have the real thing sometimes you still spend time trying to arrive at the correct settings.

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