Re: [OT] Trying to find keyboard adapter...

["Ho Yin Ng" <architect.hoyin@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have the MX3000 as well and it has a USB and PS2 connector.  Been
using it
for many years with my KVM switch and it has been great! Haven't even
needed
to change the batteries in the keyboard yet either!!

Ho yin

On 02/04/07, Phil Harris <phil@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>   I think those are the same "wired straight through" plug
adapters as I
> mentioned in my other email rather than a proper converter.
>
> Phil
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:
> ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf
> > Of Tim Hawes
> > Sent: 02 April 2007 19:19
> > To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: Re: [ukha_d] [OT] Trying to find keyboard adapter...
> >
> > Phil,
> >
> > I didn't find a 2-into-1 adaptor, but did find (I think) what
you're
> > after. Prices individually are a bit steep when you include
postage,
> > but it might give you a start finding the same thing somewhere
> > cheaper.
> >
> > These were the two options:
> > http://uk.shopping.com/xPO-GC46FM
> > http://uk.shopping.com/xPO-StarTech-com-PS2-TO-USB-KEYBOARD-ADAPTER-F-M
> >
> > Both came from this page:
> > http://uk.shopping.com/xPP-cables_and_connectors_2-adapter_ps2_usb
> >
> > No affiliations etc. I just came across the site from Googling.
> >
> > HTH,
> >
> > Tim.
> >
> >
> > On 4/2/07, Phil Harris <phil@xxxxxxx
<phil%40avaddict.tv>> wrote:
> > > I have a feeling that I may be on to a loser here but might
be worth
> > a
> > > shot...
> > >
> > > My long serving Logitech cordless keyboard and mouse are
dying ...
> > getting a
> > > new keyboard and mouse isn't much of a problem of course but
all the
> > nice
> > > stuff seems to be USB only and I run my kit through an 8
port VGA +
> > PS/2 KVM
> > > switch which I'd like to keep in there if I can.
> > >
> > > This means finding:
> > >
> > > 1) A nice (cordless) keyboard and mouse set with PS/2
connections
> > rather
> > > than USB or Bluetooth.
> > >
> > > *OR* (and this is where I think I won't find what I would
like)
> > >
> > > 2) A USB female to 2 x PS/2 male adapter.
> > >
> > > I have an adapter for using my PS/2 keyboard and mouse on a
Mac Mini
> > but now
> > > I need the other way round if you see what I mean.
> > >
> > > Anyway, any suggestions for either a good wireless keyboard
and mouse
> > set
> > > (with PS/2 connectors) *OR* links to a USB female to 2 x
PS/2 male
> > interface
> > > / adapter would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > (Unless anyone has an 8 port USB KVM they want to sell?)
> > >
> > > Phil
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>


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