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Keyboards and laptops
Posted: 2006-02-19 01:39pm
by Alyeska
Is it possible to use a normal keyboard with a laptop computer? My laptop doesn't have a keyboard jack, but I know there are USB keyboards.
Another question. Do they make adapters so you can plug a normal keyboard in through a USB port?
Posted: 2006-02-19 01:44pm
by General Zod
Short answer to both questions? Yes.
Re: Keyboards and laptops
Posted: 2006-02-19 05:04pm
by Master of Ossus
Alyeska wrote:Is it possible to use a normal keyboard with a laptop computer? My laptop doesn't have a keyboard jack, but I know there are USB keyboards.
Those should work on the laptop without any problems.
Another question. Do they make adapters so you can plug a normal keyboard in through a USB port?
I believe so. Try a store like Circuit City, which generally has every kind of adapter you can want.
Re: Keyboards and laptops
Posted: 2006-02-19 06:13pm
by InnocentBystander
Another question. Do they make adapters so you can plug a normal keyboard in through a USB port?
Yes
Posted: 2006-02-19 06:57pm
by El Moose Monstero
I think there are major benefits to doing so. I buggered my laptop keyboard recently through an encounter with some drinks and some flour, the laptop itself was fine but the keyboard was knackered. Although it took a hell of a lot more space, I actually found that my posture for using the laptop improved dramatically when I used a regular keyboard with it. Now I'm back to using a functional laptop again, I'm getting a damn sore neck again.