i wanted a device to plug my dex drive into my new computer. i shopped around looking for the best price and i ended up going with future shops dynex serial to usb adapter cable. it was still expensive at 50 bucks but it was 10 bucks cheaper then staples belkin microsoft certified adapter.
right from the get go windows told me it didnt like it, said it wasnt supported and may crash my computer. for 10 dollars saving i thought it wasnt likely to be an issue since i use it rarely and its only running old technology.
seems like this isnt the case. the device will crash every so often when in use but no ill effects have come. seems microsoft is in the business of certifying parts for use with windows, which adds additional cost to the product. so here is the dilemma, should i return this device and go buy the windows certified one for an extra 10 bucks or just keep using the cheaper one?
edit: i just found and bought a 15 buck cable that is the exact same thing as the other. ill return the expensive one tomorrow, and i dont care if this one crashes my computer cause the savings are worth it (plus it seems to be compatible)
right from the get go windows told me it didnt like it, said it wasnt supported and may crash my computer. for 10 dollars saving i thought it wasnt likely to be an issue since i use it rarely and its only running old technology.
seems like this isnt the case. the device will crash every so often when in use but no ill effects have come. seems microsoft is in the business of certifying parts for use with windows, which adds additional cost to the product. so here is the dilemma, should i return this device and go buy the windows certified one for an extra 10 bucks or just keep using the cheaper one?
edit: i just found and bought a 15 buck cable that is the exact same thing as the other. ill return the expensive one tomorrow, and i dont care if this one crashes my computer cause the savings are worth it (plus it seems to be compatible)
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