I have a somewhat conventional keyboard with the round circular type plugin that goes in the back of my computer in the keyboard slot. Well I bought a new laptop that does not have this plug in is there some sort of cable converter that can switch it to a usb? if so what are they called?
2007-03-04 12:53:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Trick question.
A laptop already has a keyboard.
Anyway why would you want to put an old worn out KB on a nice shiny new laptop? The cable will cost $6 and new USB kb only costs $9
2007-03-04 14:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by jinoturistica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the PS/2 to USB converter will work, for about $6-8. Or, you can buy a cheap USB keyboard for $12-16. Your choice.
Also, if you are planning to dock the laptop, it may have a docking station you can buy, with keyboard and mouse connectors.
2007-03-04 21:01:43 · answer #2 · answered by JD_in_FL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used this USB to PS/2 converter. It worked perfectly.
Be careful there are a lot of cheap ones that do not work correctly.
Sabrent USB to 2-Port PS/2 Splitter Cable Converter - Mouse, Keyboard, Barcode Scanner $7.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1219599&CatId=469
Other brands: get a 5/5 star + lot of reviews
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Category/category_slc.asp?Nav=|c:3|c:81|c:469|
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?SrchInDesc=ps2&Page=1&bop=AND&Submit=SUBCATDEALS&SubCategory=353
2007-03-04 21:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know what its called but they do have PS/2 to USB converter plugs.
2007-03-04 20:58:03 · answer #4 · answered by wave_with_all_ur_fingers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋