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. > > > > 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup >
