sbl@supergirl.hut.fi (Simo Matti Blom) (02/05/91)
Hello I would like to know where one could buy a cheap PC that meets the following requirements: - 2 COM-ports - hard-disk, keyboard and display NOT necessary - UPS or accumalator - cheap Some portables could do, but usually they have only one COM-port and to have a second you must byu a very expensive card from the manufacturer. A XT could also be used, but one must buy a expensive UPS to have continuous power supply. I have heard that it might be possible to use a LPT-port as a second COM-port. Does anybody know anything more about that ? Simo Blom sbl@niksula.hut.fi
n8541751@unicorn.cc.wwu.edu (Where there is darkness, light) (02/06/91)
sbl@supergirl.hut.fi (Simo Matti Blom) writes: >Hello >I would like to know where one could buy a cheap PC that meets the following >requirements: > - 2 COM-ports > - hard-disk, keyboard and display NOT necessary > - UPS or accumalator > - cheap >Some portables could do, but usually they have only one COM-port and to have >a second you must byu a very expensive card from the manufacturer. >A XT could also be used, but one must buy a expensive UPS to have continuous >power supply. >I have heard that it might be possible to use a LPT-port as a second COM-port. >Does anybody know anything more about that ? Why don't you just get whatever machine you want go out and buy a second IO card. You can get a serial/parallel card from most mail order houses in the US for about $49. The back of PC Magazine is loaded with ads for these. You'll probably pay more for it if the computer comes with it anyway. -- Kriston M. Bruland | . . . . . . . . . . n8541751@unicorn.cc.wwu.edu | . . . . . . . . . 8541751@nessie.cc.wwu.edu | . . . . . .
bobmon@iuvax.cs.indiana.edu (RAMontante) (02/07/91)
| sbl@supergirl.hut.fi (Simo Matti Blom) writes: | >I would like to know where one could buy a cheap PC that meets the following | >requirements: | > - 2 COM-ports I got a 2serial/1parallel/1gameport card, 8-bit bus connector, for my new machine. The card was under $20 (U.S.) I'll sell you a cheap used XT clone to put under such a card... :-)