can I buy a mouse that doesn't use a "ball" and uses a light, that is not a USB one, I only have two USB ports on my comp and they are both used by webcam and printer. So I want to buy one that uses the normal slot for a mouse (I think its called serial)
2007-03-04 10:03:17 · 16 answers · asked by Paul C 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
yes you can, but alternatively why not simply increase the number of USB ports with a hub?? Works a bit like a training socket, you plug it in and it gives you 3 more sockets. You can get them from £1!
2007-03-04 10:08:36 · answer #1 · answered by Cliff E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can still buy serial port optical mice, but as said before most are USB powered.... You can buy a converter that goes from USB - Serial, but I don't know why you would.
You would do better with a 4 hub port that allows you to connect it to 1 usb port but it gives you 4 more extra ones..... I do. The extra port costs about £5 - £8. and then get a USB mouse....
It is far better to be optical; than a 'ball' one less problems!
2007-03-04 10:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by confused 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are adapters that can turn a usb connection into a PS/2 connection (small, circular connection). These usually come with a USB mouse. If you do indeed have a serial connection, while it is old you can get a PS/2 - serial adapter. Granted it would be a long connection, but if you really are using a serial connection (flat with pins) you should consider getting a newer computer anyway.
2007-03-04 11:02:13 · answer #3 · answered by Scorp_Stanton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a 5 Port (4 External 1 Internal) USB 3.0 PCI card for only $5.99
Here's the link
2007-03-04 10:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup as mentioned above get a hub. Very cheap. The alternative is a 'reverse' adapter from USB to the old connection (PS2?).
Anyway, a hub will usually have four connections and its a case of plug in and off you go with no software etc required to use it. They tend to be the size of a credit card and as thick as a USB port so no space issues either!
2007-03-04 10:12:56 · answer #5 · answered by jcm90000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure that there are optical mice that use the PS2 or serial ports, but why not get a 4 way USB expander hub. It plugs into one USB port and you can plug up to 4 USB devices into it. It is self powered from its own USB port.
2007-03-04 10:11:09 · answer #6 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm using one now and its from tchibo they are cheap and have a website under the same name but not sure if they will have any they go under the logo of TCM
just for the record you can buy an adaptor that fits in your usb that can allow more than one usb cable to be connected imagine a extension plug for your wall its the same for your pc
2007-03-04 10:14:17 · answer #7 · answered by tweetypie771 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
serial is REAL old maybe if you have a x84 pc you can use a serial mouse, but since you talk about USB, i think you mean PS2 ports. (always makes me think its to connect PC's to playstations)
There shouldn't be any problem buying those, otherwise you can buy a USB splitter (to give you more USB ports) or a new USB card, they are easy to insert in your PC, or just take your PC to a shop, probably they will fix it for you (as service)
Good luck!
2007-03-04 10:57:55 · answer #8 · answered by Preykill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy an adaptor that changes one into four usb ports. ask for usb 1 don't let someone try selling you usb 2 stuff as it will won't make a diffrence. Microsoft need to make the diffrence updating your machine with the agreements you agreed to lol
2007-03-04 11:11:40 · answer #9 · answered by tboyd322001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your nearest underground to get a mouse withoyt ball.
4 legs though.
2007-03-04 10:08:20 · answer #10 · answered by Meda M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋