OT USB to PS/2 adapters

[JD Austin]

I've had that same experience with ps2 to usb adaptors; It seems the more
expensive ones work better (electronics in the middle) but it's hit or
miss.  I've gradually phased PS2 devices out in favor of usb devices.

On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 11:04 AM, Mark Jarvis <m.jarvis at cox.net> wrote:

>
> I have a relatively new (<1yr) PC without PS/2 keyboard & mouse
> connectors. I've accumulated 4 USB to PS/2 adapters. Three are just 6"
> cables with a USB male on one end and a PS/2 female on the other. The
> fourth is similar, but has a large oval-ish thing in the middle of the
> cable. My MS ergonomic keyboard has a PS/2 connector and will not work when
> connected using one of the three plain adapters, but will with the fourth.
>
> I'd like to understand a) why, and b) where to buy a couple more of the
> adapters that do work (for another project).
>
> Any help from the incredibly knowledgeable PLUG-ers will be gratefully
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Mark Jarvis
>
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