TRENDnet USB to PS/2 Converter, Easy Install, Universal Plug & Play, USB 1.1/2.0/3.0, Windows 8.1/8/7, Vista, XP, Mac OS 10.4-10.9, 13-inch length, TU-PS2

I picked out this model based on good reviews and it's working fine so far with my old, indestructible Cherry AT keyboard (yes, that's not even PS/2 but the previous generation) and a PS/2 mouse. The keyboard is plugged into a simple AT-PS/2 adaptor (really both the same connector in different sizes, I think), plugged into this convertor, plugged into a USB port. I'm running Ubuntu 12.04 on a new Intel board and everything seems normal from the moment it starts booting (except once when the USB connector came loose). This convertor also worked with my T410 laptop but did not work on a very old computer -- however, I think that's just because the old machine won't boot without a keyboard attached to its PS/2 port, so the convertor probably isn't to blame there. The item I received was white, not blue as shown in the picture, but otherwise looks identical (for what it's worth, a page on Trendnet's site indicates that the blue version shown above was v1.1R and has now been replaced with v2.0R). The reviews for this product seem mixed up; there are a load of reviews here for a USB-RS232 convertor, which is not the same thing.

I trained myself to type with a Dvorak keyboard in the early 1970s. It is so much more efficient that I have never done witout one. For my early computers, I purchased a Keytronic keyboard and the conversion kit. In the mid 1980s, I purchased two Northgate Omnikey Ultra keyboards - a standard Querty for my wife, and another for myself. The OmniKey Ultra can be set as a Dvorak keyboard by selecting a slide switch, so I still had my Dvorak keyboard. Last month I purchased a new computer; it did not have a keyboard connection that would accept my keyboard cable. Apparently, most new computers rely on USB2 connections for keyboard and mouse. The TRENDnet USB to PS/2 converter is inexpensive and allows me to connect my OmniKey Ultra keyboad to my new computer. It is extremely simple - and works fine. While there are other Dvorak keyboards available, all the newer keyboards are lightweight plastic; while they work OK, I hope to never give up my OmniKey Ultra.

I have a Logitech Trackman Wheel trackball (a usb pointing device) connected to a ps2 KVM switch via the ps2 adapter Logitech included with the trackball. The TRENDnet USB to PS2 converter makes the last connection between the KVM switch and a Linux computer. The higher functions of the trackball don't work (wheel scrolling), but the basic pointer and clicker works fine. I suspect my difficulties are in my Linux drivers/configuration, not in any of the hardware.

Works like a champ! Packaging required aviation shears to open but the adapter was first rate. Both mouse and keyboard acted just fine. This is a little more expensive than the el-cheapo look-alikes but the quality is obvious. I am using this with an A-B switch and Windows 10 running on a newly acquired rig with only USB inputs so it was either go with the adapter or find a whole new switching system. So far, this working well for me. Be advised, I am not one to suffer quietly so, if you don't find an update to the contrary, consider no news to be good news. BTW, I am using a fairly old logitech keyboard with a PS/2 plug and an even older Logitech TrackMan Wheel with the factory-provided USB-PS/2 adaper. The Trackman Wheel has a 10' USB 3.0 extension cable connecting it to the switch, so you know the adapter is doing a transparent job.

For testing purposes I have an Ortek MCK-142 Pro mechanical keyboard that is a favorite throughout my office. It is an AT model with a PS-2 output. In addition, I added an IBM KB-8923 and a Dell SK-8100, both ‘pure’ PS-2 keyboards. I want to use these on a modern desktop computer with 2.0 and 3.0 USB ports. In researching for a way to do it, I realized that there is a difference between an ‘adapter’, which is only a wiring solution and a ‘converter’ that has electronics to assist in making it work. The problem is that there are many brands and items available and no real way of knowing whether any or all of them will work. So I took the proverbial bull by the horns and bought one of each to try out. This resulted in ordering 9 items for a cost of about $77, not too bad for my purposes. I purchased: USB TO DUAL PS2 Adapter Convertor – White by SaiTech IT; Monoprice PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse to USB Converter Adapter, Black (110934); Tripp Lite USB to PS/2 Adapter - Keyboard and Mouse (B015-000); TRENDnet USB 1.1 to PS/2 Converter, TU-PS2; Adesso PS/2 to USB Adapter, connects 2 PS/2 connectors to 1 USB port/hub (ADP-PU21 ); SANOXY USB to PS/2 Adapter (this one has wires); StarTech USB to PS/2 Adapter - Keyboard and Mouse; Radio Shack PS-2 Female to USB-A Port Adapter 26-723; and SANOXY PS2 Keyboard To USB Adapter (this one is a little block). I tried them one by one. All were recognized on the USB Device Manager as a keyboard, yet all, but one, failed to allow the keyboards to be recognized and function. The only one that worked perfectly for all 3 keyboards was the “SANOXY PS2 Keyboard To USB Adapter” – the one that is a little block. This being Amazon, I immediately returned the other 8 and ordered a bunch of the Sanoxy's. Thought you might find my experiment helpful.SANOXY PS2 Keyboard To USB Adapter

I would give this 5 stars if you are only looking to use your Ps2 devices into ONE USB computer. The problem is that this does not work well on a KVM. It works when one computer is completely shut down, but not when both are running (which defeats the purpose of using a KVM!). The computers I used were a Dell Inspiron Desktop and a Toshiba Laptop, both computers had the same problem. I have another USB to PS2/Converter and that works just fine on both computers. Unfortunately, I had no luck with the Trendnet one despite several attempts.

I tried this on both a Dell Inspiron notebook as well as a Dell Inspiron 530 desktop. On both computers the mouse would work but the keyboard did not. I ended up with the Kingwin UPS2C(I could not locate it on Amazon, had to go elsewhere) and it worked fine. That was is only $4.99 and works perfectly even with a KVM.

J'ai acheté cet adaptateur pour pouvoir brancher un clavier IBM Model M de 1992 pourvu d'une prise PS/2 sur un PC portable équipé de ports USB, et je viens de l'installer. C'est avec lui (et cet adaptateur TRENDNET) que je rédige ce commentaire :-) Je confirme que toutes les touches, y compris "<" qui semble poser problème avec les produits concurrents, fonctionnent parfaitement, sans driver ni aucune manipulation préalable, sur un PC portable sous Linux Xubuntu. C'est véritablement plug and play ! C'est grâce à un commentaire déposé sur ce site que j'ai arrêté mon choix sur ce produit, et je suis pleinement satisfait ! Merci ! Je n'ai pas testé le branchement d'une souris en PS/2.

Used this in conjunction with a 5 pin din converter kenable AT Keyboard to PS/2 Adapter - 5 pin Din Female to 6 pin Male to make my IBM model M keyboard compatible with new computers. I love my new old keyboard now. This fit perfectly to the DIN to PS2 converter and then to my computer. Works flawlessly.

The real test of a product like this is if it works with vintage hardware such as the old IBM Model M13 keyboard, and it does!

Bonjour J'ai choisi cet article ( un des plus chers) car il était mentionné Mac compatible ce qui n'est pas clair. Il est peut-être compatible pour mettre un clavier PC sur un mac mais ce dont j'avais besoin c'était de pouvoir transformer un ancien clavier et trackball Mac en usb pour l'utiliser avec un Mac récent. Si vous avez une idée , elle est la bien-venue vu que je n'ose plus acheter un convertisseur faute d'explication claire. Belle journée

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