serial ports

[Keith Barrett]

On 13/07/2012 22:02, Keith Barrett wrote:
> That is what I am being told.
>
> They are telling me that it is connected with the e.u and getting the
> type approval certification  but they would say that wouldn't they?
>
> Will keep looking for now because if I get something shipped, looks like
> I need to pay import tax and customs.
>
> Ghanks for your help though and I am going to keep hunting.

May have some progress, found a site that claims to be able to order the 
boards although they do not carry stock.

Looks like they aare about £300.00 which I think works out at about 500 
usd.  ouch.




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> On 13/07/2012 21:51, covici at ccs.covici.com wrote:
>> Keith, I was not referring to a work station, but a Motherboard -- are
>> you saying you can't get one of the Super Micro mbs in the country?
>> Also, I know a builder in the u.s. who has built me several computers
>> with serial ports, not sure about international shipping, but contact me
>> off list for more information.
>>
>> Keith Barrett <lists at barrettpianos.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 13/07/2012 17:25, Janina Sajka wrote:
>>>> Kyle, I wouldn't dream of contradicting your experience except to say
>>>> that it's obviously not indicative of the world at large.
>>>>
>>>> It may be your experience, but that's all it is. Serial ports can be
>>>> had, for very little cost, unless someone wants to markup the price
>>>> unreasonably. We've established that. Let's move on.
>>>
>>> Well, they may be available where you people are but here in the
>>> u.k. I am having real issues.
>>>
>>> I have even found work stations in other parts of the world that
>>> contain serial ports but when you search here, the product is
>>> unavailable.
>>>
>>> Following a suggestion on the list, looked at the supermicro work
>>> stations but seems that noone can get one in the country.
>>>
>>> Thanks all for your interest, looks like I will have to look on the
>>> used market.
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Janina
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Kyle writes:
>>>>> I am such a computer builder who will customize a PC to a client's
>>>>> specifications. I haven't been asked to build a computer with a
>>>>> serial port recently, but unless it is in fact non-negotiable, the
>>>>> increase in the price of building such a computer seems
>>>>> unreasonably high for technology that is many years behind even
>>>>> today's low-end budget technology. As not only a computer builder
>>>>> but also an advisor to people who want to build their own machines,
>>>>> I find it very hard to sell anyone such outdated and obsolete
>>>>> technology, especially if it causes the price of the machine to
>>>>> jump significantly. If a serial port is a strict requirement,
>>>>> perhaps the used workstation is in fact the best option.
>>>>> ~Kyle
>>>>> --
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