H Hstakz Member Joined Dec 17, 2012 Messages 70 Points 8 Jan 15, 2013 #1 Hey guys, does anyone know if you can use old keyboards that have PS/2 connectors with a USB adapter on the surface RT.
Hey guys, does anyone know if you can use old keyboards that have PS/2 connectors with a USB adapter on the surface RT.
Sin Active Member Joined Nov 14, 2012 Messages 470 Points 28 Location Connecticut, USA My Device RT Jan 16, 2013 #2 Yes it does! Not sure I would have thought about trying that, but had an old PS/2 keyboard laying around and sure enough it works.
Yes it does! Not sure I would have thought about trying that, but had an old PS/2 keyboard laying around and sure enough it works.
bosamar Well-Known Member Joined Nov 10, 2012 Messages 1,453 Points 48 My Device RT Jan 16, 2013 #3 How's that for flexibility! Wonder what else I have laying around the house I can try! :cool2:
OP OP H Hstakz Member Joined Dec 17, 2012 Messages 70 Points 8 Jan 16, 2013 #4 WOW you guys are amazing and a big help, saved me from buying a new keyboard! Thank you bosamar, and thank you sin
WOW you guys are amazing and a big help, saved me from buying a new keyboard! Thank you bosamar, and thank you sin
Sin Active Member Joined Nov 14, 2012 Messages 470 Points 28 Location Connecticut, USA My Device RT Jan 16, 2013 #5 Glad I had an old keyboard and adaptor laying around to test out. Was pleasantly surprised that something so old just worked.
Glad I had an old keyboard and adaptor laying around to test out. Was pleasantly surprised that something so old just worked.
bosamar Well-Known Member Joined Nov 10, 2012 Messages 1,453 Points 48 My Device RT Jan 16, 2013 #6 lol. That's great!
walkjoe New Member Joined May 2, 2013 Messages 4 Points 0 Location Tinley Park, Illinois May 19, 2013 #7 Haha... I just pulled out my dusty PS2 usb keyboard... totally works!! Great idea!