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From: n8541751@unicorn.cc.wwu.edu (Where there is darkness, light)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Re: PC with 2 serial ports
Message-ID: <1991Feb6.094723.22054@unicorn.cc.wwu.edu>
Date: 6 Feb 91 09:47:23 GMT
References: <1991Feb5.134739.7226@santra.uucp>
Organization: Monkey Tree Computer Services
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sbl@supergirl.hut.fi (Simo Matti Blom) writes:

>Hello

>I would like to know where one could buy a cheap PC that meets the following
>requirements:
>  - 2 COM-ports
>  - hard-disk, keyboard and display NOT necessary
>  - UPS or accumalator
>  - cheap

>Some portables could do, but usually they have only one COM-port and to have
>a second you must byu a very expensive card from the manufacturer.
>A XT could also be used, but one must buy a expensive UPS to have continuous
>power supply.
>I have heard that it might be possible to use a LPT-port as a second COM-port.
>Does anybody know anything more about that ?

Why don't you just get whatever machine you want
go out and buy a second IO card.  You can get a
serial/parallel card from most mail order houses in the US for about $49.
The back of PC Magazine is loaded with ads for these.  You'll probably
pay more for it if the computer comes with it anyway.

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