[dm0ney]

USB adapters can be iffy...

Our engineer has two of them... one downloads VERYYYYYY slowly while the other is as reliable as a regular serial port.

In fact, I've used one before so I can see Dashboard and Load at the same time on the same computer.

I can get the type of adapter we've had good luck with and PM you with it.

Agreed bout the HP sponsorship deal.

Although our school district does lend laptops out for the programmers that need them... I actually just get one because the more computers, the merrier so I have my own personal one plus the school one in case.... only downside is together they way a TON regardless of how light each one is.