RS-232 serial ports are far slower than USB ports. With very few exceptions, devices that use USB ports would be impractical to use on a serial port.
Cisco manufactures USB serial adapters. They manufacture really good quality USB serial adapters, which you can use on the go, without a problem. They are sold at Walmart, Amazon, and many other stores. The cost is good for the quality of the product that you are buying.
There are many places that a person could buy a serial adapter. One may purchase serial adapters from the popular online retail store Amazon. One may also look on eBay for serial adapters.
They do make universal USB serial adapters. They are very affordable.
One can purchase USB to serial adapters from many stores or online. Amazon and ebay have many for sale or one can purchase from Walmart, Best Buy or Staples.
If you need to use an older serial device, than a USB to serial adapter is required. This adapter has all of the required drivers programmed into it to ensure that the use of your serial device is seamless.
There are many places where one can purchase a cheap serial adapter. One place where one can purchase a cheap serial adapter is at Best Buy or at Amazon.
Adaptec offers SAS and SATA RAID Adapters, Hot Bus Adapters, cables and accessories such as: SAS HD cables, Serial Attached SCSI cables, flash and battery modules.
The AVE Video Text Inserter doesn't need any special adapters, just a standard USB or serial port connection.
They will both be the same speed. If you're talking about Serial ATA adapters, then the only difference is the connector type. All data moves equally fast.
You can buy USB serial adapters at most retail outlets and computer supply stores. Depending on pin requirements, length of cables etc. they can cost anywhere from $9 and up.
The x-box wireless adapter's serial number is inside of the actual connector. When they printed the serial number about 100 or so x-boxes had misplaced serial numbers. If this information doesn't help find a way to contact Microsoft, or take it to your local GAME*STOP.
Yes, the USB mini adapters provide the same power as the full sized adapters.