To run XSI on my new laptop

[EdHarriss]

You don't have to have a serial port to run XSI. But you'll need to get a Serial to USB adaptor to support the dongle.

[JDex]

Well I have purchased and returned many of these adapters/port replicators and none have worked w/ XSI... if you have/find one that works could you post the make/model.

Thx

[kaitokid]

Thanks Ed and JDex for your reply.

Yes, I searched many forums and found that some people use USB->Serial converter well, but some not. I hope that someone can tell me the converter model no. you've used to support the dongle fine.

I also found that some people said that the PCMCIA serial port card is a better choice, is there anyone who use that?

I am going to VFS in ten days, I want to make sure that I can run XSI on my M30 properly. Please help me :cry:

Thank you. :p

[3dtutorial]

Originally posted by JDex
Well I have purchased and returned many of these adapters/port replicators and none have worked w/ XSI... if you have/find one that works could you post the make/model.

Thx

Hi JDex,

Ok -- I think I can help you.

Go to the following website:



Cables Direct Website (http://www.cablesdirect.com)

Do a search on the following item:

UC310

Here is a description of the part:

3ft USB to DB25 or DB9 Male RS232 Serial Adaptor Cable
Connects any serial device with a DB25 female port to your computer's USB port. Included DB25 Female to DB9 Male adaptor allows you to connect any serial device with DB9 female port. Supports all RS232 serial devices such as printers, modems, PDA, digital cameras and provides speed of up to 230Kbps. Works with Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP systems. (Connectors: USB A Male to DTE DB25 Male or DB9 Male; Length: 3ft)

The cost is:

US$33.64

This one worked for me.

BTW -- It was also recommended to me by someone in support.

Ahhhh -- it's nice to have XSI on the laptop.

Good luck mate,

Joe

[AnimZiggy]

Hello kaitokid,

Did you get the M30 laptop? I was considering myself to buy it too, but I'm having doubts on the small resolution of the monitor, it's 1200x800 right? How does XSI work on that resolution?

Does anyone else has it? It's the only one I can find, locally (not internet), that is a centrino and has an descent graphics card...

thanks

[kaitokid]

Hello and yes, I've bought M30. The resolution is OK even some warning messages show up when you install XSI. But it is necessary to set a new layout.

[AnimZiggy]

thankssss

:thumbsup:

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