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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1382 reviews

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the USB to serial functionality, compatibility with various operating systems and devices, and the ease of use of this adapter cable. Many appreciate its quality and durable construction. However, some customers point out that the cable length is short, and that the lack of included drivers may pose a challenge for some users. Overall, the positive feedback on functionality and ease of use outweighs the concerns about cable length and driver support.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It worked perfectly in Windows 10

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

    I needed this item to replace an older version USB to RS-232 Serial Adapter that worked with Windows 7 but was not compatible with Windows 10. This item is used with a legacy Garmin MapSource GPS.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked on my Win 10 laptop

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

    I run win 10 on a Mac book Air, this worked like a charm. Needed serial port to configure Ethernet switches and this little guy worked perfectly. Find the comm port and open putty.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This works as expected

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

    Needed to find a RS232 to USB adaptor for a device from an old PC to a new one that does not come with an RS232 port. This item does the job.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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

    I used this on my Subaru to connect to my tactrix cable for tuning and it was able to connect to my laptop. It does the job.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good value

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

    This cable worked as expected. I needed to update the firmware of an old product that uses the DB9 serial port but my computer does not have a DB9 port. Success !

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Short cable.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Did the job, but kind of short. Would recommend an extension cable as well. Too expensive for what it is.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cord worked BUT....

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

    Cord worked perfectly. My older monitor was too old not compatible with newer computer resolution. Had to end up buying a new 2nd monitor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Going Back to 1980s

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

    This was purchased for a business use where equipment required 1980s style serial connectivity to work. This adapter did the job, making a modern piece of equipment usable for legacy technology.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Value

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

    Bought this for work related use and did the job as expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked perfectly at half off

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

    Most people don't know the difference between a Serial cable (DB-9) and a VGA cable (DB-15), which means Best Buy will always have a couple of returns that they sell for about half off.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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

    Never thought I would need to get an adapter like this and wasn’t sure where I would find one when the need arose. I’m glad Best Buy have this product in stock. Works great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Great for the Right Application

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

    There is not a lot to say about this particular product - except that "when you need it, "you need it", so it is nice to have a LOCAL store that stocks such uncommon items!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy Fix

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

    When installing point of sale systems, sometimes the customer's hardware doesn't include the simple serial port. This fixes the issue

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Product is efficient enough

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

    This cord, though low in price, works for non serial port laptops. If you need a high powered connection then you may want to do more research.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Did the trick

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

    This product is very sturdy and reliable the only downside is the length of the product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for computer monitor

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

    I needed a cord to plug my monitor into my USB on my MacBook and Best Buy was the only place I could find it in stock the day I needed it. Another reason I love Best Buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good adapter for usb only computers

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

    My laptop did not have a nine pin connector that I needed for a project, so I had to use a USB serial adapter. This one worked well and was priced right. Highly reccommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast Pickup

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

    Fast Pickup from Store. Had to return as wasn't the correct Item I was wanting. Was able to get the correct item. Easy return.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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

    This cable got me out of a jam while having to configure a network switch while on the road. Windows picked it up right away and downloaded the driver automatically.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Essential console adapter

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

    Can’t do without one of these for gear that still requires RS-232 availability. Works great with Cisco rollover cables. Glad these are still kept in stock here.

    I would recommend this to a friend