This is a simple and easy way to add a 9 Pin RS232 port to your new laptop

Providing your laptop has a 34mm or 54mm Express Card slot this card will do the trick for you - built around the Prolific Chipset (new 2303) and with support for VISTA

The card simply slides into your Express Card slot and gives you a single 9 Pin Male RS-232 output without the need for dongles or cables trailing all over the place. This is as close to retro-fitting a Serial Port onto a laptop that you're going to get.

The serial port connections are the standard male type (9 pins not holes) if you need to use this adapter with a female device you will need a gender changing adapter. You can find a suitable adapter here - Gender Changing Adapters.

Compliant with new Express Card 34/54 interface.

Help & Advice - Express Cards

What are they and why are there two sizes???
Guide to choosing the right Express Card (34mm or 54mm)