emusonacid! legacy

I have several computer keybds laying around, one of which is an old AT ASCII style which will plug right into the E6400.
Got it at a local thrift store for like $3.
Now I see the same style keybds for sale on Ebay for 50-70 bucks !

What is the difference aside from the connector between the old style and the now standard PS/2 + USB keybds ?
Can i use a PS2 or USB style kybd with an adapter to the E6400 ?

Yes you can use a PS2 keyboard and an adapter like this one

PS/2 DIN 6 pin F to M 5 Pin Keyboard Adapter Cable
£1.04 delivered



LINKhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PS-2-DIN-6-pin-F-to-M-5-Pin-Keyboard-Adapter-Cable-K-/180654206360?pt=UK_Computing_Parallel_Serial_PS_2&hash=item2a0fd46d98

You might find a buyer for your old style keyboard and make a nice profit.

Thanks JAH, the older ASCII kybd I have is pretty wide So I am looking for one that I can stuff in the rack when not in use.
Alot of newer kybds will fit .

Try this cheap mini ps2 keyboard £4.89

Cit 8118 Black USB & PS2 Combo Mini Multimedia Keyboard


LINK http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cit-8118-Black-USB-PS2-Combo-Mini-Multimedia-Keyboard-/360412436560?pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_KeyboardsMice&hash=item53ea415850