Re: [OT] New Laptop advice

["Frank Mc Alinden" <frankmc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Mick

Dont know anything about computers but  i believe the Clipsal people
recommend the Dontronics USB/Serial  ....
http://www.dontronics.com/usb_232.html

HTH
Frank

----- Original Message -----
From: "michael.furlong" <ukha@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 4:49 AM
Subject: [ukha_d] [OT] New Laptop advice


> Sorry for the OT post but my notebook (a tiny fujitsu lifebook b142)
> is getting long in the tooth (6 or 7 years!) and is giving a few
> problems. So time for a replacement.
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> Looking around I wanted something a bit different and came across the
> Acer Ferrari 4005 review here....
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> http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2476&review=Ferrari+4
> 005+WLMi+Notebook+PC
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> Probably the closest I will ever get to a real Ferrari.
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> So the advice...
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> It uses an AMD Turion 64 bit processor so I have the option of getting
> it with Win XP Pro or Win XP Pro 64bit. Are there any disadvantages to
> ordering the 64 bit version?
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> No serial ports and I will definitely need one so can someone
> recommend a decent USB to serial convertor?
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> Any other models I should consider before making a decision?
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> Anything wrong with my choice?
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> Thanks
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> Mick
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