Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- NS-PU99501
- SKU:
- 5883029
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Compatibility
Cable
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We had purchased a different brand and it didn’t work correctly so we purchased this one and have had no problems at all.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Compatibility
USB to Serial Adapter
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed new Adapter for working with Windows 10 This one started working as soon as I plugged in. Works greats and BestBuy was only place that caried Adapter that works on Windows 10
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Usb
Good quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good item, worked as expected and i will buy it again
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Insignia USB-to-RS-232 PDA/Serial Adapter Cable. It's great to hear that it worked as expected and that you would buy it again. Quality products are always worth investing in. Let us know if you need any further assistance in the future! - James | Insignia Support |
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285
- Pros mentioned:Compatibility
It Works
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchase to connect Industrial control equipment ( PLCs HMI, AFDs, Servos, etc. that only has a RS-232 Port for communications, Use with Windows 7 & 10 without problems. Would have given it a 5-Star rating if it would have had Tx & Rx LED, but that would be a lot to ask for on a low cost unit
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Price
Good cable
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to use, loaded up driver automatically. Good economical product.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Easy to set up for the end user
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm always being asked to connect to devices requiring a serial connection. In today's computers a serial port isn't included and to overcome this a USB to serial converter is required. Most of these install but are difficult to get working. This adapter installed without issue and was up and being used in less than 2 minutes.
I would recommend this to a friend Ok, But Driver Support Lagging
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Simple design, but does not include drivers for the latest version of Mac OS (Big Sur or Catalina). Updated drivers not available on the Insignia website, had find company who manufactured this cable for Insignia and get drivers from their website.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Usb
works like adapters work
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.works well for legacy devices. some set up required to fit well with current devices
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Compatibility
Exactly what I needed.
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I need med this for an old Sharp PDA personal assistant. It fit and connected to my PC just fine.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Compatibility
Worked as advertised
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Allowed our older serial device to communicate with the new server
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Hi there! Thank you for sharing your positive feedback. We're thrilled to hear that the Insignia™ USB-to-RS-232 PDA/Serial Adapter Cable worked as advertised. Your satisfaction is our priority. We’re here to serve you anytime. Thank you for choosing us and have a great day. Patricia | Insignia Support https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-1-3-usb-to-rs-232-db9-pda-serial-adapter-cable-with-prolific-chipset-black/5883029.p?skuId=5883029
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Great serial cable.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this cable to replace an old one. The length of the cable is great. Works like a charm. No issues when installing it on my laptop and was ready to use in no time.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Compatibility
Inexpensive and works great.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Inexpensive and works perfectly. Many of these do not work properly because they are not wired properly but this works great when a null modem is needed.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Usb
Adapter cable
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The cable was perfect for my old computer and instrument.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Compatibility
Simple to use
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I installed the driver software, connected it to my laptop and the Programmable logic controller and was able to connect and reprogram the controller as needed. One note: I did have to download the driver software online there was no problem finding the software from the manufacturers web site.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Did the job...
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This worked for what I needed it to do for my job.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Compatibility
Computer connection
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product full fielded my needs. It was just what I was looking for.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Compatibility
Basic Serial Cable That Does the Job
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Did exactly what I needed to connect to my device via serial interface. It's kinda expensive but no issues getting the serial console to work. It even works on a Macbook (but good serial console software is hard to find).
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Usb
Nothing Complicated About Using
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Newer computers do not have a serial port, but I had an old device that only operated on the serial port. If your computer does not have a serial port and you need one for an old device, this adapter will do the job. Plug it into a USB port and connect the other end to your serial device. It is that easy.
I would recommend this to a friend Cord
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this to replace my old cord that I use for work. Great for quick same day pick up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
Posted .Thank you for your review! It’s awesome to hear the adapter is keeping your workflow smooth—and same-day pickup for the win!
— Shiela | Insignia Support
- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
It works
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It works, what else can you say? Well apparently the reviews require 50 characters so here you go.
I would recommend this to a friend
