11 Dec
2008
11 Dec
'08
5:41 a.m.
Christian Corti wrote:
On Wed, 10 Dec 2008, Erik Klein wrote:
I agree there - that second-from-left converter looks to be the same one as RS
(UK) sell, and is an active converter. However, given that it's the equivalent
of around $60 I think I'll go with the $18 product :-)
It wouldn't surprise me if some far-east company has cloned the look of the
active adapter but it's actually a passive one, such that both types exist on
the market but look the same.
Or just buy the USB dongle thingie at
www.clickykeyboards.com
(specifically
the USB to PS/2 Adapter at
http://www.clickykeyboards.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/11298/subca
Their "typical examples of passive ps/2 to USB
adapters that are not true ps/2 to USB signal converters" are just
wrong. For example, the second one from the left is a real converter And what is this supposed to mean: "Simple ps/2
to USB adapters do not
use specific software drivers" (but their expensive converter does?)
Yeah, I don't get that one either. Plus I believe some keyboards shipped with
passive adapters *do* come with drivers (although whether they're vital or
just there to add extra functionality, I'm not sure)
Personally I don't really need a mouse port as well, although the keyboards
site does one for an extra 4 bucks.
cheers
Jules