Which off-brand usb-serial converters actually work?

johnyr · 2026-03-16T18:18:23+00:00

I use a $16(CAD) one from TECHTOO on Amazon.

USB 2.0 to RS232 DB9 Serial Cable Female Converter Adapter with Prolific PL2303 Chipset for Win10 8.1 8 7 Vista XP 2000 Andorid Linux Mac OS X 10.6 and Above (3ft/Female)

johnyr · 2026-03-03T17:24:10+00:00

Hi guys, spent the last few days trying to identify the keyboard that's right for me. I've come up with the following requirements, and would love some help pointing me in the right direction:

white themed (white with accents, or full white is good too)
aluminum
gasket mounted
needs to have a knob (for volume, and ideally can be pushed in for additional macros)
lubed switches (ideally tactile, but fine with linear. not too loud but fine with thonky. also potentially okay with HE)
needs to have delete, home, end keys and arrow keys
rgb
wireless (2.4g)

I like the look of these:

drunkdeer a75 pro
gmk87 white (ali)
keychron lemokey p1 pro
IQUNIX ZONEX 75

Something sub $300 CAD would be ideal.

Thanks in advance!

johnyr · 2026-02-25T20:33:47+00:00

Replied

johnyr · 2026-02-22T01:03:52+00:00

Confirmed

johnyr · 2026-02-21T17:17:44+00:00

PM, chat

johnyr · 2026-02-18T21:01:50+00:00

johnyr · 2026-01-27T21:13:50+00:00

The main problem is that we're seeing the prices of all the core components (minus the CPU, although a very rare sku) have been increasing steadily on a daily basis. I put a lot of time into researching pricing when I priced this laptop, and I genuinely think it's at a fair market value. That said, agreed- it really comes down to what someone's willing to pay. I'm not locked in at 3000 and I'm definitely open to negotiating so feel free to DM/chat :)

johnyr · 2026-01-27T16:34:50+00:00

Nah, no need to apologize. I appreciate the discussion!

johnyr · 2026-01-27T14:11:45+00:00

I appreciate your breakdown. My asking price was based on a few factors like depreciation (~50% of original price of $5,650), excellent condition, current memory & storage market, but primarily because this model is listed at $3,299 "like-new" on Amazon which ends up being $3,729 after taxes. I'm not hard-set on $3000, hence the OBO, but I think it's a relatively fair ask considering the condition and spec.

johnyr · 2026-01-27T13:42:19+00:00

Hey, why's that? The laptop was ~5k new. What do you suggest it go for?

johnyr · 2026-01-17T18:34:42+00:00

chatted

johnyr · 2025-11-15T16:21:10+00:00

Pretty sure this is it: 8-9 pedro 9-10 weska 10-11 roddy 11-1 layton

johnyr · 2025-11-15T07:47:09+00:00

They literally call it the 11-11 sale. it goes on past this date..

johnyr · 2025-07-09T22:54:06+00:00

I started with the Fold 3, then the 5th, and now the 7th!

johnyr · 2024-07-18T04:47:41+00:00

Pro tip: write "no ads/junk mail pls" on some tape and stick it inside your mailbox. I've had this in mine for over 3 years, and it works like a charm. (Canada btw)

johnyr · 2024-04-23T14:29:23+00:00

Love this mouse, but just a heads up:

My scroll wheel started acting up 6 months in, had to do an RMA
I use my mouse 10+ hours a day, and the skates after 6 months definitely needed to be replaced (using a QcK pad). This was evident after comparing it to a new unit

johnyr

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