Can anyone tell me when the $%@!&%#!#%^#$K laptop makers quit putting SERIAL ports on laptops? I've got a bunch of map programs and GPS devices that use serial connection. My new HP only has USP ports, which works OK for some, but not all software. Some software only recognizes COM1, 2, 3 and the USB ports go all over the place. I need an old laptop, but don't know what to look for. I was going to trade my wife for her old DELL, but she spilled Coke on it and fried the MB.