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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1390 reviews

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worked good

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

    Could not get the old one to work with win 10 but problem with the one purchased at Best Buy

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

    great for typing

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

    Really helps when you need to type....less mistakes works on a camera as well to take pictures

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

    Works as advertised

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

    Works with Windows 8.1, which was why i needed a new one. the old one did not for some reason.

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

    Works

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

    If you need serial for an older piece of hardware to connect to your pc, this is as simple as it gets.

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

    Exact adapter I needed

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

    I like the small sleek design because it doesn't take up a lot of space

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

    Worked just like advertised.

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

    Used to replace a bad serial port on desktop pc. Worked great.

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

    Works fine- but requires drivers

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

    If you ca. Find one with ftdi chipset- you won't have to download drivers- but this will work in a pinch!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The cable works great as it should.

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

    Any tech working in the field should get this cable for networking.

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

    Works Well

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

    This works well, especially on Windows 10. On Windows 7, you have to manually install the driver.

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

    cable

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

    cable was fine - just returned it because it was the wrong size for what I needed

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

    Good deal on price and good product.

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

    I thought this was the one I needed. However, it wasn't so I had to return it.

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

    It works

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

    It does what it is supposed to do. You don't have to monkey with the device drivers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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 adapter cable is just what I needed. Quick hook up & I'm back in business.

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

    didnt work

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

    was tring to tranfer but wasnt the right one didnt return it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    PDA cable screws loose, electrical okay

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Screw knobs too short. At price it should be easier to install

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

    USB to RS serial adapter

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

    I use the serial adapter with my laptop to practice my home labs. Very convenient.

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

    Works as described

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

    Thanks for having it the day I needed it and at a comparable price

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

    Serial to USB cable

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

    Just that, its a cable, does what it is supposed to do. I use it in industrial control applications.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good enough

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

    This product gets the job done. Not bad for the price.

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

    Cable worked as advertised

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

    The cable worked like it was supposed to. Nothing flashy, but then it is just a cable.

    I would recommend this to a friend