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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1382 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    USB Dongle

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

    Item is as described and works exceptionally well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy install. Works well.

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

    Needed to connect to a router via console cable at a client. Laptop had no serial port. This usb to serial converter works well. Very easy driver install. Have used it multiple times since initial purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Adapter used with an embroidery sewing machine.

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

    I used this product to be able to transfer designs from my 20 yr old embroidery sewing machine to my laptop. DB9 into machine, USB into laptop and transferred designs. Plug and play feature worked just fine.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Adds Needed Serial Port to PC/MAC

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

    Works as advertised. Adds a needed serial port to my PC and MAC. My only complaint is that the cable is really short. I had to buy a USB extension cable to make it useful.

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

    Laptop to CT6 using Serial Cable

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

    Needed a serial adapter for communicating between laptop running eDive software and a Colorado Timing System 6 (CT6) for showing judges scores on facility scoreboard. Worked fine, but needed a longer cord (so also used a USB extension cord).

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

      Hi Kirk, thank you for sharing your experience with the Insignia™ USB-to-RS-232 Serial Adapter Cable. We're glad it worked well for your setup with the eDive software and the Colorado Timing System 6. Your feedback about needing a longer cord is valuable, and we're happy you found a solution with a USB extension cord. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. We appreciate your review and hope you continue to enjoy using our products! Ivy | Insignia Support BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works well, bad instructions

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

    Item works wells for communication with my modules. Downside is the included instructions are terrible and instruct to go to a website to download the driver, but there's no driver on the website!!! You have to use windows update to find and install it. Once you do that it'll work great!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Affordable serial port to USB

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

    Affordable, works well in a pinch. I upgraded to a longer cord, but if you’re just working at your desk, this works fine.

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

    Works Like it Should

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

    I purchased this cable to use on my Mac after I had purchased a similar cable from another vendor. No matter what I tried I couldn't get that cable to work. I installed the new Insignia cable and it worked perfectly. No problems at all. I just down loaded the driver and it worked immediately. I'm very happy with the purchase.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    works for serail console and modem

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

    When connected to Windows10 the correct driver was automatically downloaded. Successfully used for serial console connection to Juniper and Cisco data comm equipment using Putty. Also able to use with Cardinal 28.8 serial attached modem and Windows10 fax utility.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works Great

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

    Worked perfectly on my Windows 10 Laptop to connect to a Dell Switch. Worked out of the box, no drivers needed. Would definitely recommend. I have no idea what some reviews meant about only working on low baud rate. Worked fine on default 9600.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Win!

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

    Works exactly as described. Last minute purxhase for a fix - win!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well made product

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

    The product works well. It help me do my job more efficiently

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    works well

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

    worked for what we needed it to do to get machine back up and running.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good adapter

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

    As described and seems like a quality peice. I would recommend

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    USB to RS232 Adapter works well.

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

    Worked with my linux system to connect to a serial peripheral.

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

    cable

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

    good cable, good at connecting stuff because its a cable

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It works

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

    Used for USB to rs-232 serial port conversion for Celestron scope. It worked.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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

    Great Product! Worked Perfectly and was used in a barn so very durable

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I can use my old GPS unit again

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

    Works great to connect my Garmin eTrex Vista GPS to my laptop.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    Worked great for what I needed to connect to laptop

    I would recommend this to a friend