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. 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builder but also an advisor to people who want to build their own machines, I find it very hard to sell anyone such outdated and obsolete technology, especially if it causes the price of the machine to jump significantly.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 >>>> -- >>>> Kyle is a droid. >>>> The whole world knows it >>>> This e-mail shows it. >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Speakup mailing list >>>> Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >>>> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Speakup mailing list >> Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup >
