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Gigaware 6-ft. USB-A to Serial Cable

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★★★☆☆
2.7

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★★★★☆
4.1

 

$38.99 at RadioShack

 
 

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Pros

  • Durable (26)
  • Highly compatible (20)
  • Strong connection points (17)
  • Reliable (15)
  • Improves performance (8)
  • Easy to install (2)
  • Auto short-cut installed (1)
  • Not worth the price (1)
  • Simple install (1)
  • Works 48008n2-yaesu (1)
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Cons

  • Unreliable (22)
  • Limited compatibility (16)
  • No performance gain (4)
  • Weak connection points (3)
  • Flimsy (2)
  • A little pricey but (1)
  • Bad driver sw (1)
  • Doesn't work (1)
  • Doesn't work with a mac (1)
  • Had to find mac driver (1)

Best Uses

  • Computer equipment (27)
  • High-end equipment (8)
  • Networking (6)
  • Connect old device (1)
  • Connection to vista (1)
  • Fta receiver (1)
  • Landfill (1)
  • Software development (1)
  • Throw it in the garbage (1)
  • Vinyl cutter (1)
 
 
 

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Connect your older serial DB9 peripherals to your computer's USB port with this Gigaware cable.

Specification Description
Model 26-949
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Adapts serial peripherals such as some digital cameras, modems and PDAs to your computer's USB portGold-plated connectors reduce inte
Cable Compliant Standards USB, RS232
Cable Length 4-6 ft.
Cable Type Adapter
Capacity UOM mAh
Color Black
Country Of Origin China
Description Header New life for your DB9 serial peripherals.
Display Catalog Number 26-949
Enclosure Color Black
Included in the Box 6-ft. USB to serial cableSoftware CD
Inputs 1 x USB(USB), 1 x DB-9(RS232 Serial)
Interface Supported USB 2.0, RS232
Left Connector(s) USB
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model 26-949
New Date Sun Jun 08 00:00:00 CDT 2008
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Outputs 1 x USB(USB), 1 x DB-9(RS232 Serial)
Product Dimensions UOM feet
Product Length 6
Product Type Adapter
Required to function Compatible with Windows Vista™, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows 98SE
Right Connector(s) DB-9 Serial
Supported Languages English
Technology Features Plug-n-play and hot swap functions

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Product Reviews

Last update: Nov 17, 2009

Gigaware 6-ft. USB-A to Serial Cable Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
No problems here

"I bought one three years ago, and it has worked flawlessly for me on Gateway, Dell and HP laptops running Windows XP and Vista. It has connected to my Palm, other computers, and numerous Cisco, Nortel, and Bay Network routers. I use it reguarly for my network consulting business. I had tried ones from other retailers and was not satisfied. Either they did not work or were unrelieable. This one worked from the..." Read Full Review »

Sep 30, 2008 by CountryComputers

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Not the greatest...

"Bought this to connect my car's ECU to my laptop. I have a laptop with a built-in serial port and the car works with it. However, on my laptop without a serial port, with the car connected through this cable, it will not work at all. After monkeying with it for hours, I eventually got it to read values from my car's ECU, but they were way off. RPM's were reading between 9,000 and 9,999 when at idle. That is..." Read Full Review »

Jun 04, 2009 by Jason "Mr. 3000GT"

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Gigaware 6-ft. USB-A to Serial Cable Review

No problems here

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable construction
  • Highly Compatible
  • Improves Performance
  • Reliable
  • Strong Connection Points

    Cons

  • No cons

    Best Uses

  • Computer Equipment
  • Networking
 

"I bought one three years ago, and it has worked flawlessly for me on Gateway, Dell and HP laptops running Windows XP and Vista. It has connected to my Palm, other computers, and numerous Cisco, Nortel, and Bay Network routers. I use it reguarly for my network consulting business. I had tried ones …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 30 2008
CountryComputers
Colorado Springs, CO
I am:
  • Quality Oriented
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Price: $38.99
 
 

Gigaware 6-ft. USB-A to Serial Cable Review

Sometimes works

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Limited Compatibility

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"USB to serial converter - did not work to connect laptop running VISTA to a "STAMP" microprocessor board also sold by Radio Shack. Did work when I connected to my computer at work running XP or Windows 2000. "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 14 2009
ph
Edmonds, WA
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Price: $38.99
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware 6-ft. USB-A to Serial Cable Review

Not the greatest...

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Durable construction
  • Strong Connection Points

    Cons

  • Limited Compatibility
  • Unreliable

    Best Uses

  • Computer Equipment
 

"Bought this to connect my car's ECU to my laptop. I have a laptop with a built-in serial port and the car works with it. However, on my laptop without a serial port, with the car connected through this cable, it will not work at all.



After monkeying with it for hours, I eventually got it to rea …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jun 4 2009
Jason "Mr. 3000GT"
Rockford, IL
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  • Quality Oriented
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Price: $38.99
 
 

Gigaware 6-ft. USB-A to Serial Cable Review

Pleasantly surprised!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Highly Compatible
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • pricey

    Best Uses

  • Computer Equipment
  • High-End Equipment
 

"Bought this for my laptop and am surprised how well it worked. I have 2 adapters I used with XP, most things worked with one adapter and not the other. I recently installed Windows 7 64 bit and neither adapter had updated drivers. I tried this adapter and the OS properly detected it. I successfully …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 5 2009
Todd
Baldwinsville, NY
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Price: $38.99
 
 

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware 6-ft. USB-A to Serial Cable Review

Garmin GPS serial port using Vista

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable construction
  • Highly Compatible
  • Improves Performance
  • Strong Connection Points

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Computer Equipment
  • Connection to Vista
 

"I am using the Gigaware 26-949 6' Serial to USB cable to connect Garmin GPS units (GPS 152 and ForeTrex 101) to Windows Vista, SP-1. This to run Updater (updates GPS unit firmware) and EasyGPS (Trip and waypoint manager). The Vista driver supplied via CD with the cable and available via download f …"  Read Full Review »

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Oct 5 2008
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Price: $38.99
 
 
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