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Belkin (F5U119-E) PS/2 AdapterThe Belkin USB to PS/2 Adapter allows you to link two PS/2 devices, such as a keyboard and mouse, to a single USB port on your computer. It lets you easily connect a full-size PS/2 keyboard and mouse to your notebook or desktop computer.
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Works as advertised on both Mac and PCs
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Pros: You can continue using the mouse and keyboard you are comfortable with a new computer.
Cons: None really.
The Bottom Line:
A great way to continue using a mouse and keyboard you are comfortable with a new computer that lacks PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors.
I bought this adapter so I can use my existing keyboard and mouse with my new Mac-Mini. The Mac-Mini does not have any PS/2 connectors. Rather, it only has USB connectors. Since I already have a keyboard and mouse that I did not want to replace, this adapter fit the bill for me.
Installation on the Mac was easy. Just plug your mouse and keyboard into the appropriate ports on the adapter. Then, plug the adapter into a free USB port on the Mac. Under Mac OS X there are no drivers to load. The keyboard and mouse speeds can be adjusted under OS X in the Preferences box.
If you are using a 2-button mouse, the second button will work under OS X even though Apple mice only have one button. The scroll wheel will also work, as well.
Older 101-key keyboards work under OS X just fine. However, you will be missing the APPLE and OPTION keys. Therefore, you will not be able to use keyboard shortcuts on the Mac. You will have to use the menus to access those functions. That's not a big deal, though. Newer 103-key keyboards for PCs with the Windows and ALT keys work as if they were Apple keyboards. The Windows key turns into the APPLE key. The ALT key turns into the OPTION key.
I have also tried this adapter on my two PCs and have not had any problems. Windows 2000 and XP picks up the mouse and keyboard without a problem. Again, no drivers need to be loaded. Nothing needs to be configured. The keyboard and mouse worked as they should with all keys and buttons supported.
One important note: Some older PCs (bought before around 1998) NEED to see a keyboard plugged into their PS/2 keyboard port. Otherwise, they may return a missing keyboard error at power-on and will not boot. If that is the case, you may be able to fix this problem by disabling the PS/2 port in the BIOS.
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