[NTLK] USB-Serial adapter NCX compatibility

[Tony Morrow]

Both adapters will work with NCX. I would suggest the USA-19 because you
can use it with Windows as well as OS X. Technically you can use and
USB-Serial adapter with NCX as long as there are OS X drivers. You will
just have to go into NCX's preferences and choose the correct port.

-Tony Morrow
On Jun 20, 2012 9:23 AM, "Michael" <mlheureux at online.fr> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Lately, I've been having a bit of trouble getting my Newton 2k1 talking to
> my PowerBook G4 with an ad-hoc WiFi network, although I'm sure I'd gotten
> it to work before...
>
> I'm thinking of going the less-hassle route of connecting via serial port.
>  Is the Keyspan adapter the only USB-serial adapter that works with NCX?
>  Or can I use any one that has Mac drivers?  How about the Keyspan USB to
> RS-232?
>
> The ones I'm looking at in particular are these:
>
> Keyspan USB to DIN-8 (USA-28X)
> http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=16330868615
>
> Keyspan USB to RS-232 (USA-19)
> http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=16472620193
>
> I'm guessing that the first one should work 100% fine with no problems....
> but the second one is half the price...
>
> Has anyone had any experience with these?
>
> Thanks for the advice!
>
> Michael
>
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