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Bolkonskij
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on: November 11, 2022, 11:51
Ever since people understood that I like old tech, they bring me all kind of stuff. Unfortunately, most of the things are boring PC/DOS/Windows stuff. Like PS/2 keyboards. I have three of them lying around. They appear to be fine. I really don't like throwing working stuff away, but really... what can you do with them? Any suggestions? 
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Neal_SE30
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256 MB  Posts: 401 System 7 Newcomer!
Reply #1 on: November 11, 2022, 12:41
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Ebay, especially if you have the legendary ibm model M they go for hundred’s of pounds. Sell them and buy mac stuff instead lol
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cballero
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1024 MB Posts: 1179 System 7, today and forever
Reply #2 on: November 11, 2022, 14:58
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You took the words right out of my mouth, Neal! 
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wove
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Reply #3 on: November 11, 2022, 15:19
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Well you can use a PS/2 to ADB adaptor. Not sure why you would do that unless you are really enamored with the keyboard. <https://store.rabbitholecomputing.com/product-p/ps2adb-rev2022a.htm> Or again you can build your own adaptor <https://tvc-16.science/adbuino-ps2.html> <https://www.instructables.com/Arduino-PS2-to-USB-Adapter/> See modern machines can be useful to get help in keeping retro stuff working.
Last Edit: November 11, 2022, 15:25 by wove
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Bolkonskij
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Administrator 1024 MB Posts: 2023
Reply #4 on: November 12, 2022, 19:12
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oh wow, wasn't aware there were actually PS/2 to ADB adapters. Wonder why one would have ever wanted to use one though, but still, cool. Probably pretty rare. Selling them...well, I think I should probably wait another 10 years or so until they become rare. Right now they seem to be a dime a dozen around here.
Last Edit: November 13, 2022, 08:31 by Bolkonskij
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cballero
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1024 MB Posts: 1179 System 7, today and forever
Reply #5 on: November 12, 2022, 20:27
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Lol, ikr? They're future collectibles!!
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Bolkonskij
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Administrator 1024 MB Posts: 2023
Reply #6 on: November 13, 2022, 08:31
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Yeah, I get the ad text already: "Ultra rare vintage PS/2 Keyboard, signed by Bill Gates" ;-)
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Neal_SE30
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256 MB Posts: 401 System 7 Newcomer!
Reply #7 on: November 13, 2022, 18:23
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A model M on eBay is going for £800.
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Bolkonskij
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Administrator 1024 MB Posts: 2023
Reply #8 on: November 13, 2022, 18:58
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Unfortunately, mine are just pretty regular PS/2 keyboards. Nothing fancy.
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Neal_SE30
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256 MB Posts: 401 System 7 Newcomer!
Reply #9 on: November 13, 2022, 22:31
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My friends and family off load old stuff on me. Last month an old kodak camera and a morotola mobile phone. Although normally old computer bits and pieces like old worthless keyboards lol
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