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Quick computer related question
Bonibelle:
I am trying to plug a wired keyboard into my husband's laptop docking station...the connection on the keyboard is the purple covered half circle one ...that the docking station won't accept.
Is there a converter thingy to change that to a USB connection? If so what is it called? If not, I am guessing I need a different keyboard..right? He wants to have his lap top connected to a larger LCD screen and use a regular keyboard...He doesn't like the laptop quiet keys when he has to to a lot of typing.. :-/
Thanks,
drewstar:
somethinig like this?
http://www.xpcgear.com/usb2ps2.html ?
There are a lot of USB converter plugs out there. Perhaps Staples or Office Max might help.
Bonibelle:
Yes, thank you so much Drew. I have a Staples close by, but my experience has been that they are universally clueless...sorry if I insulted anyone, but I have never found anyone in Staples to be helpful with any computer related questions.
drewstar:
Ask for a USB to PS/2 converter for your keyboard. (maybe have the keyboard in the car in case there is an issue).
As much as I hate the store...Best Buys has one too
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7334306&st=usb+ps2+converter&type=product&id=1118845445350
but $29.99 seems high...rip off. If you can wait a few days you might be better off on the net. Type USB ps2 Converter in at amazon.com and you'll find a bunch for ALOT less. ;) like under $10/ :)
wmccall:
--- Quote ---Ask for a USB to PS/2 converter for your keyboard. (maybe have the keyboard in the car in case there is an issue). but $29.99 seems high...rip off.
--- End quote ---
You can buy a new USB keyboard for that, as long as you don't want one of those ones that look like the bridge of the Enterprise.
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