Re: Ever have a keyboard die on you ?

[Harry Binswanger hb@xxxxxxxx]

> -The latter-day alternative
> keyboards mentioned here are all PS/2,


No, the Unicomp Manuel wrote about is USB.

http://pckeyboard.com/page/PC122/UB40B5A
Code: UB40B5A



>  whereas this connection has
> been gone from most computers -- including models back as far as 2006
> that I still use -- for a good while now.  Therefore, a good
> converter is a must.  And I've tried a few that were *not*
> good.  The one from RS I will look into, despite their prices, since
> their store locations are so much closer.  (A lot of the routine
> items I get at Fry's can cost 1/2 of what RS sees fit to charge. 
> Sometimes even a much greater disparity, like $20. for a USB cable that
> would go for $5. at Frys !  But I think those SIIG converters, which
> were dual Mouse + Keyboard, ran in the $15. to $20. range.)  
> Jordan