[time-nuts] HP Z3801A Sale

[Jim Lux]

On 3/31/12 3:24 PM, Hal Murray wrote:
>
> jimlux at earthlink.net said:
>> I can't see ever changing mine back.  I could see going in and modifying  it
>> to put a USB/serial dongle inside, so it would have a USB jack on it,  since
>> serial ports are become less common.
>
> I have several USB-Serial dongles.   I can't see bothering to install one
> inside a Z3801A.
>
>

It's more a matter of reducing bench clutter..a Type B USB (mini or 
maxi) jack on the box so you can hook up a laptop, as opposed to 
carrying around another dongle.

But you're right.. I could just leave it hanging on the back connected 
to the 25-9 pin adapter.