Re: Comments regarding USB peripherals connection please??

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From: Toad
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 20:54

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I would think with USB as the new technology I would go with it, everything
will eventually go to USB.


Barry Ward <baz@powerup.com.au> wrote in message news:3b1e92be@grissom...
> I am putting together a P3-1000 based machine .  I will also  a USB
> gamestick controller and a digital camera with USB connection.
>
> I have noticed that keyboards come with either PS2 connections or USB
> connections.  Some of the USB keyboards have 2 additional USB connections
on
> the back of the keyboard (makes for easy access plus gives you a free USB
> connection) .  HOWEVER, this additional back of keyboard USB connection is
> limited to 100 milli amps and  the PS2 connection on the back of the
'puter
> gets wasted.
>
> So - which way to go -- a Keyboard that uses a PS2 connection or one that
> uses a USB connection but gives the added advantage of an extra back of
> keyboard connection. ( This one sounds like it would be convenient to plug
> the digital camera into)
>
> Thanks
>
> Barry in Brisbane
>
>

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