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There are two types of USB serial converters in the industry.  Each of them has a unique chipset.

*USB Serial Drivers for FTDI Chip Adapters
*USB Serial Drivers for Prolific Chip Adapters

We strongly recommend that you purchase FTDI chipped adapters over the Prolific - especially for 64 bit machines.  The converter shown on this screen runs well in Windows 7 without causing the blue-screen like the Prolific adapters.

The benefit of this device is that it is isolated from electrical surges.  The standard units are not.

[http://www.serialgear.com/1-Port-Serial-USB-USBG-SSRS1.html See the adapter] at the CoolGear.com site.


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