C3000...ps/2 & Usb Combo Hub, will this type of hub work with C3000? Options

[drnick]

I've been along time reader of these forums for about a year now and recently I have ordered a C3000 from Conics. The device will be here in about a week and I wanted to get some accessories together while I wait.

Im good with linux and it has been my sole OS for a while now.

I'm interested in using my mini ps/2 keyboard with my Z to take notes in class, and I was looking at a ps/2 female to usb-A male adaptor with the mini-a adaptor that Conics supplies. Then I came across this device (which is also a hub).

http://www.usbmax.com/USBG-HSB3PS_3_Ports_..._Computers_.cfm

This is just an example. I've see others that have a similar function...a usb hub with a ps/2 port on it

Im wondering if anyone has any luck using this sort of device with a Z. It should work if its usb HID compliant?

[kahm]

It should theoretically work. I've never tried a PS/2->USB adapter, but apparently compatibility is spotty.

[drnick]

Thanks for the quick response. I've heard the same thing from friends about the spotty operation of the ps/2 to usb adaptors. But after some google-ing I found a japanese site that a person used a 760 with the Ratoc usb CF and got the keyboard+mouse type usb cable to work.

here is the article untranslated if you prefer a different translation

http://www.sky.sannet.ne.jp/morostar/rex-cfu1/AU02-PS.html

I think ill take the risk and get one. They are cheap, and if it doesnt work ill find some other use for it. I could find another mini usb keyboard but what is the fun in that.

[kurochka]

Thanks for the quick response.  I've heard the same thing from friends about the spotty operation of the ps/2 to usb adaptors.  But after some google-ing I found a japanese site that a person used a 760 with the Ratoc usb CF and got the keyboard+mouse type usb cable to work.

here is the article untranslated if you prefer a different translation

http://www.sky.sannet.ne.jp/morostar/rex-cfu1/AU02-PS.html

I think ill take the risk and get one.  They are cheap, and if it doesnt work ill find some other use for it.  I could find another mini usb keyboard but what is the fun in that.

Just wanted to let you know that I used this adapter
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_...duct_id=0157389
and it works with my ps2 keyboard and mouse at the same time. I do use another USB cable to convert it to mini A for Zaurus.