Product Description

KEYSPAN USA19HS -- Would it solve a logistical [problem on your desktop if you could connect serial devices to a USB port on your PC? The KEYSPAN USA19HS is the simple, inexpensive and reliable way to do exactly that! OS Compatibility - Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP Mac OS 8.6+, OS X 10.1.3+, Linux 2.4.18+, Windows CE 3.0+ Host device must feature a USB port

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #613 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Keyspan
• Model: USA-19HS
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.90" h x 5.80" w x 8.30" l, 2.00 pounds
• Networking: USB

Features

• Plugs into a USB port on a Windows or Macintosh computer
• Provides one RS-232 male DB9 port for direct connection to serial devices
• Supports data rates up to 230 Kbps
• Draws its power from the USB connection -- a power adapter is not required
• Easy to carry -- weighs just 2 ounces

Customer Reviews

Worked as Advertised
I needed to connect my serial Spaceball 5000 to a USB port so I could update my CAD software. At first I purchased a cheaper adapter for $10. Even with the supplied disc Windows XP would not recognize it. After reading the reviews I spent the extra money (there are cheaper ones out there). The software installed easily and when I plugged in the adapter XP recognized both the adapter and the Spaceball. Although, at first the Spaceball would not work the supplied software told me that the adapter was "COM3". I had to edit the registry and change the Spaceball com port from COM1 to COM3. Voila, it worked great with my CAD software. Spend the extra money and get this, it works. Also it's cheaper than spending $300 for a new Spaceball.

HCL Required but Good Product Anyway!
Worked first time after trying two cheap alternatives from Ebay. Am using with a Concept2 Rowing Machine with a PM2+ Performance Monitor.

Would be great if Keyspan had a user entered HCL of tested kit that worked with their adapters.

Works Great!
Installation went without a hitch and it has worked great from the beginning. Perhaps it's a bit more expensive than others, but I'd rather pay more for a trouble free product.