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old keyboards - vintagemt

Posted: Dec 12, 2009

Does anyone know of an adapter that can be used on the old IBM "clacky" keyboards to convert it to a USB connection? I know there are adapters out there but I can't find one for these keyboards. The "end piece" is large round and the regular keyboards have the smaller round connection. you can get adapters for them but I can't find one with the bigger adapter hole and then the USB connector. I would LOVE LOVE to find an adapter so I can use the old IBM keyboard. I HATE these silent keyboards. I use to download a keyboard "sound" program but now I am using the company computer and am not allowed to do that. There is something about that sound that I don't make as many mistakes and can type faster. Weird huh?

old keyboards - clackykeys

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I use an old IBM keyboard also (I purchased 3 additional refurbished IBM keyboards online for backups) and connect it to my laptop using a Female Din5 to Male MiniDin6 Adapter purchased from cablesnmor.com. This adapts the old 5-pin plug to a PS/2 plug. From there, I use a PS/2 to USB adaptor.

New IBM Model M with USB for Sell - Jeanni

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I own a brand new still in the box IBM Model M with a USB plug made by pckeyboards.com. This is the company who bought the patent after it was sold by IBM and Linux.

Will sell for $50.00 if interested. It is black with gray keys. I already have 2 other keyboards from this company, so do not use this one.

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