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Since i am going to buy the converter kit so that it takes from my internal USB port, and that it would hook to the serial connection... what i was wondering is if the BVK202A-4BR-BK comes with the altered serial conection? and if so then if i was to have it the way i wanted it, would i have to buy the VFD and bracket seperatly? Thanks for all your help!

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where do they have this USB to serial converter that you are going to use?

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I bet you can pick one up at a local computer store for like half the price...
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you get a 1ft serial cable with -4BR cable... so all you would do is use the Serial to USB out side instead of the 1ft cable, it would definetly be a nice solution...
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That would defeat the purpose of using an external USB 2.0 plug, but use the internal USB and not have to use a slot... well thanks for your help i know what to expect, and i might have to buy it seperatly so i can use the internal meathod.

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but you don't have to use the internal, the -4BR cable will get you to the outside and then ust loop the Serial to USB cable on the out side...
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It uses one of my PCI slots on my case, which i guess is ok but i might just get a nibler and make a nice square cut, but for now (since i dont have the cash) the outside is fine.... thanks!

I think i got it yesterday, but i am not sure.

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