PS/2 to USB

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I have been wanting to use a separate keyboard and mouse with my
laptop. I recently came across my set from a replaced desktop and
thought maybe I could use that, but then I discovered the
incompatibility. Is it worth just getting adapters, or are there
potential problems that make spending the extra money for a new
keyboard and mouse a better choice.
 
MOB said:
I have been wanting to use a separate keyboard and mouse with my
laptop. I recently came across my set from a replaced desktop and
thought maybe I could use that, but then I discovered the
incompatibility. Is it worth just getting adapters, or are there
potential problems that make spending the extra money for a new
keyboard and mouse a better choice.
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Although USB to PS/2 adapters are commonplace, they don't actually convert
the USB interface to a PS/2 interface. The mouse or keyboard is able to
detect which interface it is connected to and communicate accordingly.
 
Although USB to PS/2 adapters are commonplace, they don't actually convert
the USB interface to a PS/2 interface. The mouse or keyboard is able to
detect which interface it is connected to and communicate accordingly.
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Apparently not all adapters are alike. The Belkin F5U119vE1 works for me.
 
Apparently not all adapters are alike. The Belkin F5U119vE1 works for me.
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The Belkin ones happen to have the "electronics" which will translate
the USB signals to PS/2 correctly. The first reply were based on the
"cheap" USB to PS/2 "convertor" plugs.
 
Ron Hardin said:
Apparently not all adapters are alike. The Belkin F5U119vE1 works for me.
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Strangely, I knew as soon as I sent it, that someone was bound to know of
one that does convert. However, *most* don't.
 
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