I thought that the purple plug was of the "serial" variety but when I make a search for usb/serial adaptors I only find large, almost rectangular shaped ports. Can anyone direct me to a website where I can purchase the right adaptor?
Thank you for your assistance
2006-10-02 02:02:52 · 11 answers · asked by the_harmonic_horse 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
That small purple plug is called a PS/2 connector. Go to TigerDirect and do a search for "ps2 to usb" and the first 2 hits are what you want to use. I suggest going with the Sabrent one.
2006-10-02 02:07:30 · answer #1 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The colour of a plug doesn't really matter, it the shape that's important.
I'll assume that it's a small reound plug, probably a PS/2 plug. It used to be the standard for keyboards and mice, but everything is USB these days...
So yeah, any good computer store should be able to help you out. Take your keyboard down to make sure you get the right thing.
2006-10-02 02:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by tgypoi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would in my opinion, be best to buy a USB keyboard. These can be picked up from any electrical retailer for around £10!
The time you buy a connector and pay postage you would not get it cheaper anyway, USb is also future proof, and easier to connect.
2006-10-02 02:08:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any store that sells computer parts or electronics should have a USB to keyboard adaptor, or MO from Maplins.
2006-10-02 02:13:43 · answer #4 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy an adapter. Treat yourself to a nice new USB keyboard instead. Probably cost about the same.
2006-10-02 10:04:46 · answer #5 · answered by TechHead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to any computer parts store and purchase an adapter. Very cheap. PS/2 to USB I believe is what it's called.
2006-10-02 02:08:40 · answer #6 · answered by ouepaul 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should just Google search, 'usb to keyboard connector' or 'usb to ps/2'
There are plenty of places.
2006-10-02 02:06:58 · answer #7 · answered by Balk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u have usb port your present keyboard is parallel type so better to change that and take an usb keyboard
2006-10-02 02:21:01 · answer #8 · answered by saratbabu_kotha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need an adaptor from ps2 to usb, you can get them fro most computer shops
2006-10-02 02:08:35 · answer #9 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you need is a PS2 to USB adapter, see link below.
2006-10-02 02:13:12 · answer #10 · answered by ragingmk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋