ok this makes more sense.. i still dont see why the hardware would even cost 600 bucks either then... its just a serial cable, a socket and a small board from what i remember, you can kit this together yourself from radioshack and internet sites for under 50 dollars... he doesnt even list what hardware is needed for his "kit" that costs this much... if it is listed there, im sorry, im at work and jumping around sites as i take calls and could be missing info...