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i need a new keyboard, but not usb

silkyuk9
silkyuk9 Posts: 2,815 Forumite
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I need a new keyboard, im having to start to press the keys a little harder and keep checking my spelling as letters are starting to not type.

Whats my connection called as its nt a usb connector its a little purple round connection.

I have no spare usb slots so i wan the same connection as i havenow.
All the big powers they've silenced me. So much for free speech and choice on this fundamental human right, and outing the liars.

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  • The_Plush_Doormat
    The_Plush_Doormat Posts: 4,084 Forumite
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    I think it is a PS2 connection. I have PS2/USB adaptors here and vice versa. Maplins sell them, and prob. a few more electrical wholesalers.
    We could all learn a little something from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism.
  • GunJack
    GunJack Posts: 11,962 Forumite
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    it's a PS/2 type connector....and yes they are still available....

    http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=668&CatId=489
    ......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......

    I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple :D
  • silkyuk9
    silkyuk9 Posts: 2,815 Forumite
    I could do with a optical mouse as well actually, is there any deals anywhere??
    All the big powers they've silenced me. So much for free speech and choice on this fundamental human right, and outing the liars.
  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    Keyboard @ Argos
  • Bikertov
    Bikertov Posts: 1,598 Forumite
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    silkyuk9 wrote: »
    Whats my connection called as its nt a usb connector its a little purple round connection.

    I have no spare usb slots so i wan the same connection as i havenow.

    Yes - it is a PS/2 connector - the mouse will be a similar green one. A lot of USB keyboard come with a USB - PS/2 adaptor - check before you buy.

    Otherwise, how many USB ports do you have, that they are all full up ? You can get a 4-port USB hub from Poundland for ... £1.
  • The_Plush_Doormat
    The_Plush_Doormat Posts: 4,084 Forumite
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    silkyuk9 wrote: »
    I could do with a optical mouse as well actually, is there any deals anywhere??

    I just saw this bit :) Found this on Amazon, a steal at 8.99 :) (I don't work for Amazon, nor am I a shareholder :) )

    Click here (1 left in stock)
    We could all learn a little something from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism.
  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    The_Plush_Doormat wrote: »
    I just saw this bit :) Found this on Amazon, a steal at 8.99 :) (I don't work for Amazon, nor am I a shareholder :) )

    Click here (1 left in stock)

    Usually dispatched within 1 to 2 months.
  • exegnomad
    exegnomad Posts: 49 Forumite
    Poundland has adaptors to convert USB keyboard/mouse into the PS/2 sockets on the PC
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