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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1389 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are impressed with the overall performance and compatibility of the "1.3' USB-to-RS-232 (DB9) PDA/Serial Adapter Cable, with Prolific Chipset". Users appreciate its USB functionality and ease of use. The price is also considered a bargain, and driver installation is straightforward. However, some customers have noted that the cable length is quite short.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I needed

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This cable was exactly what I needed and at a very good price. I am using it to connect a Zebra label printer to my new desktop computer that does not have a serial port.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for easy reliable connection

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product made it extremely easy to connect my device to the computer for a software upgrade. Very useful and well made for longevity. Definitely would recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Usb

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect adaptation for the application

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Believe it or not, there is an ocean of equipment in the retro world that requires conversion equipment such as this in order to operate. Having the availability and reliability of such a simple device in hand when needed, is like scoring a golden key to access the forgotten realm of connectivity. I applaud the foresight of those who recognize the critical application of merging simple but effective applications to present technology. It beats the heck out of soldering and jumpers. This device worked well for the application. Keep up the good work!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Usb

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Serves its purpose

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Insignia USB to Serial adapter was just what we needed and Best Buy had several in stock. It worked great and seems to be of good quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great and as described. Had to replace an older model that we had for years. Glad to get an updated item that did not need a disc to load up before using.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No Hassle Serial port

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked right of the box with Windows 10. I was surprised. A serial port for $20 bucks. Try getting that with an Apple.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Did Just the Trick

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wish it was longer, but it was sufficient enough for what I needed. Good quality cord at a fair price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    RS232 adapter

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good Price and good working device, no special driver needed and configurable in settings

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Usb

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Worked as advertised

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed to connect to a router that used Ethernet. Computer did not have a 9 pin port, so bought this to convert USB to 9 pin. Worked great. Do not need it often, but if you do this is it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Robot interface

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This USB to serial cable worked great! No setup and windows recognized it immediately.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For Needing an RS-232 DB-9 USB adapter it is great

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed the adapter for my Macbook Pro, I run Windows 7 Pro in a Virtual Machine using VMware Fusion. I have noticed that with Parallels and VMware Fusion that when you attach a USB device to you mac and tell your virtual Machine to Capture it for the Guest OS to run it is hit or miss on finding devices that will work properly that way. When I looked on the back of the package it said that this adapter suports OS X and Windows I bought and tried it and it works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed one of these in a pinch, no one but best buy had one in stock. I'm a HVAC/Chiller technician, mine broke on the job and I needed one to hook my laptop up to a chiller for programming. It did the job. Cable is little short but USB extension work well with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
      Posted .

      Hi there,
      Thank you very much for taking a few minutes of your time to write this review about the 1.3' USB-to-RS-232 (DB9) PDA/Serial Adapter Cable. I am very happy to know that the cable met your expectations. We will definitely take in consideration the length of the cable, thank you for the feedback. This are the comments that encourages our team to always aim for the top and offer an excellent quality product at a fair price. Also, feel free to contact us by clicking on the link below, if you ever have any inquiry. Our customer support team will be more than happy to assist you.
      Jose G. - Insignia support
      https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT, EASY TO USE USB TO DB9 ADAPTER

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Having an urgent need for a USB to RS-232 DB9 adapter, the helpful Best Buy folks quickly found this easy to install and use one at my favorite go-to place for electronics, accessories and so much more. There was no delay waiting for drivers to install, nor any problems operating with the devices connected to it. Thanks Insignia and Best Buy!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Usb

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works out of the box

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked great out of the box on my Win 7 laptop. Connected to USB port and drivers were installed for serial port. Connected to my equipment with not problems.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy this one

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfectly with my computer to Cisco networking equipment. Drivers installed automatically.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    USB to Serial best one I have used.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the only one I found that works on Windows 64bit. I bought 2 of them and use them on the same computer to connect to some electronics. Works grate!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No hassle and did the job

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed an adapter to connect a laptop to a Colorado timing system for a swim meet. Worked quite well, driver installed with no issues on a Windows 8 laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed to use for car dyno, worked perfectly. It was not listed as supported model, but this one works flawlessly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility
    Cons mentioned:
    Cable length

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Almost Perfect!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome comptablity and no new for driver discs! Only 1 tiny complaint it is very very short. So you will most likely need a serial cable to extend this which is cheap.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    RS233-usb adapter

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought it to connect scientific equipment to computer via virtual com port. Adapter based on pl2303 ic that makes it compatible with windows an linux machines. Personally I used it on both systems. Good price-quallity ratio.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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