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----- Original Message -----
From: "TallPaul" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 10:28 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] COM port cable needs a laptop connection


> I have a Sharp Wizard OZ750 that uses a COM port to attach to my desk
> top.  My new HP laptop ze5730 does not have a COM port.  Is there an
> adapter of some sort that will allow a connection through the phone or
> mouse or USB ports or...?
> Paul Berberich
>
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