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burakk
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Post subject: USB vs. PS2  Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 12:02 pm |
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Location: Istanbul, Turkey
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While waiting for the Legends arrive in ThinkGeek stock, I have a question related to the interface.
1 If I purchase the USB version, will USB to PS2 converters work (such as the one came with an old MS keybooard or any specific one)?
2 Techically, is there any advantage of one interface to the other (considering speed, system resources, driver issues, future etc.)?
Ideally, I'd have preferred a USB interface with a free USB to PS2 converter, which woould have made me feel safe.
Thanks.
Best regards,
Burak
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DeckGuy Adam
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 12:45 pm |
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Joined: Tue Aug 09, 2005 1:48 pm
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Location: Kenosha, WI
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View this thread about USB/PS2 adapters here. In short, no they will not work.
Also I would give the advantage to USB only because if you plan on using it with other computers that either don't have a free PS2 port OR don't have PS2 ports period as with some Macs you will be able to use it. Otherwise I don't think input transmission speed is a factor but I could be wrong...I'm sure the difference is so small that you don't have to worry about it. As far as drivers, this should work with just about any computer via generic keyboard drivers included in every operating system. If you find one that doesn't work let us know.
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burakk
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:18 pm |
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Joined: Mon Jul 04, 2005 11:00 am
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Location: Istanbul, Turkey
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Thank you.
I had viewed the sticky, but I found it not clear about Legends (it seemed it applied to Decks).
Will the USB keyboard slow down other USB devices in the chain (or the device attached to the same controller, AFAIK on my PC there are 4 main USB controllers [I may have the terminology wrong here] and 8 USB sockets, where each 2 share a controller), is one of my worries. And I have an empty PS2 port now.
In the end, I think USB is more future proof. I plan to use my Deck Keyboards for a really long time...
Thanks again - and please ship to ThinkGeek soon.
Best regards,
Burak
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deck guy
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Post subject: ThinkGeek stock Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 11:52 am |
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Joined: Sun Jan 30, 2005 8:20 am
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burakk,
We are waiting to hear from ThinkGeek right now. They should have some stock in 1 to 2 weeks latest.
thanks
Deck Mgr.
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Chunkywolf
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 6:24 pm |
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Joined: Thu Oct 13, 2005 11:52 am
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DeckGuy Adam
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 7:14 pm |
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Chunkywolf
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:48 am |
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It has to be one of yours, if you look, it has the deck keycaps.
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