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This is the one that works with IBM Model Ms.

See? All you needed to know. That said: it was easy to open the package, installed straightaway as a USB HID (so no additional drivers required), and has proven flawless in operation. Highly recommended.

PROS: Works with IBM Model M - all of them including M13
Works with lesser keyboards too, but who cares?
Works with any system you throw it at, no drivers needed
Holy crap look at that price!

CONS: Could do with a stronger flex boot on the USB side I suppose

This adapter worked fine between a Windows 7 host (USB side) and an old Belkin KVM switch (PS/2 side). I am thankful for this because Belkin no longer makes such an adapter (discontinued) and a number of other brands have not worked in this setup.



On some of the adapters in the batch I ordered I found plastic flashing in the molding of the PS/2 connectors. It was nothing that would block the connection, but it wasn't the cleanest molding I am used to seeing on precision ports.



I should also note that these adapters do have distinct keyboard and mouse molded marks, not just the color coding, on the PS/2 cable connectors. While this is welcome, it was not clear based on the pictures available. There are brands out there that do not have such molded marks.

PROS: Works with Belkin KVM switch

CONS: Slight imperfections in PS/2 port moldings (no functional issues)

One little quirk about using these is that the latency and problems of your old ("legacy") keyboards is not corrected. They still have trouble, even if you have a fast computer with USB3 connection. That is not a problem caused by the hardware of this PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse cable. It is your old hardware. I would recommend simply buying a new keyboard and/or new mouse. Do not buy this product if your own keyboard and mouse have trouble. This product does not fix those problems.

PROS: It serves its intended purpose

CONS: None

I spent over $10 on other stupid adapters that didn't work,, should have checked Monoprice first! Learn a lesson from me and save your dough.

PROS: Within my budget, plug-n-play, super fast processing and delivery!

CONS: Should have bought 2, should always have one in the chamber.

Overall the product did was it was intended to do. Shipping was quick. I would order this product again if I needed another PS2 to USB conversion. It was used to allow my PS2 keyboard to connect to my laptops USB port.

PROS: Item was inexpensive and worked to my satisfaction. Shipping was quick. And it arrived quickly.

CONS: No cons.

Works great with my Dell AT101W keyboard! Registers multiple key presses at once, too.
Mouse port works great as well.

I bought this device because I have a nice Microsoft Internet keyboard from over a decade ago. My work laptop has a docking station that does not support PS/2. I bought this for that purpose. It is an added bonus that it supports all PS/2 devices (mouse and keyboard simultaneously).



I will now be connecting my track ball mouse too to achieve total ergonomic comfort.

PROS: Fully functional USB connectivity

Adds USB connectivity for all of you PS/2 devices.

Nice physical design.

CONS: When unplugging a keyboard and re attaching it, you must unplug the USB dongle and reconnect it to the computer for the keyboard to be recognized (may be a legacy PS/2 issue).

Worked as expected on different computers and with both Windows 7 and Windows 10.

PROS: Inexpensive.

CONS: Noe so far.

I just used a couple of these on my KVM for a couple of new machines that do not have both a special keyboard and mouse port. The keyboard and mouse connectors go to a port of the KVM and the USB end goes to the desktop or laptop. EASY install. A no-brainer purchase. Think I'll get a couple of more just to have around.

PROS: They just work. Great price.

CONS: None.

This adapter works with my 1992 IBM M2 keyboard plugged into usb 2.0 and usb 3.0 ports on my desktop. It also works with my HP SK-2880 ps/2 keyboard. I have no issue playing Fallout 4 with either keyboard when used with the adapter.

PROS: low price.
high quality

CONS: none

Nothing to say other than I would buy again!

PROS: Connects PS/2 devices to USB as advertised- no software installation required- works out of the blister pack. 1/3 to 1/4 the price of what the local Staples store charges!

CONS: Weren't free??? )

This adapter can feed the power-hungry Model M, and I did not notice any issues with held-down keys. Did not test for _KRO, as I do not have a PS/2 keyboard with NKRO. Could not notice any functional difference between this and the Monoprice 2274 USB-PS/2 adapter.

PROS: Price

I was using my MacBook Pro (Late 2006) headless for a while while waiting for replacement parts and wanted to use an old PS/2 keyboard & mouse with it. This adapter works perfectly. Plugging it in, OS X asks you to set up the keyboard by pressing certain buttons to determine your keyboard type. Apple specific buttons like CMD and Alt/Option get mapped correctly.

Was soooo sceptical; researched PS2 to UBS adapters online and most of them had horrible reviews, as in they don't work. THIS ONE WORKS ! Got a new Dell computer recently, problem was my old ergonomic keyboard is PS2, new computer ONLY has USB. So went looking for a PS2 to USB keyboard adapter. Most PS2 to USB adapters online do NOT specifically state "FOR KEYBOARD." This one gave me hope because it specifically STATED FOR KEYBOARD. IT DOES WHAT IT SAYS! I AM A HAPPY CAMPER ! ! !

Thus far, no problem using my keyboard with this converter. I'm very happy with the purchase, as I was tempted to just get another keyboard.

PROS: Works with my keyboard as advertised without noticeable lag or key mapping error.

CONS: None thus far.

We have a drawer full of unused PS/2 keyboards and mice which, for some reason, were never connected to PCs. These little adapters not only bring the PS/2 devices into the 21st century but they only use one USB slot. Very handy.

PROS: Small, simple, low cost.

CONS: Excessive packaging, without recycling information (e.g. plastic type 1, 2, etc.).

Excellent

PROS: Worked fine and priced right

This ps2 to usb adapter was just what I was looking for and was so inexpensive that I thought even if it didn't work I wasn't taking a huge risk. Well it works well and allowed me to use my ps2 keyboard with my laptop (on which I spilled tea) for only about $5 including shipping. Very happy with it.

PROS: Was well described knew it should work from picture and description. Works perfectly.

CONS: none

I am using it to allow an IBM PS2 keyboard to work with a HP laptop. It works as advertised. I like the older keyboard because the feel is better than the short stoke keyboards.

PROS: Low price and works well

CONS: None

5/5

PROS: Works as described.

As usual Monoprice came through again. They had exactly what I needed at a great price. Shipping time was great. Will certainly do business again

PROS: Works exactly as described.

CONS: none

Work well as soon as I plug it in and boot my computer. No problems or what so ever.

PROS: This converter is working very well with my Microsoft keyboard with a PS2 connection. My computer don't have a PS2 connection.

CONS: None

See the "Pro" above.

PROS: Allowed me to hook up an old, limited mobility keyboard to a more modern computer for a disabled friend of mine.

CONS: None

Using to connect IBM Keyboard F to newer Lenovo MIni Tower without PS/2 ports. connected Keyboard to purple connector on converter adapter. Plugged USB into system. Keyboard works in both BIOS setup and Windows 10 Home. Not using mouse connector because using native USB movse

Allows my model M and M13 to run over USB! It worked without any special configuration on both Windows 7 machines that I have tried. Fantastic product.

PROS: Function, price

How do you review a cable? They work, the plugs fit well, they're just as represented.

PROS: Plugs fit, electricity flows from one end to the other. Nice construction.

CONS: It would be nice if they were a little lighter. These cables don't find their way (at least here) in applications where they have to survive being run over by a fork lift. It was a bit of a struggle to dress them neatly.

It works. This is an item that's probably going to go out of style in a while so as one who keeps old computers in service as long as possible, I'm glad to be able to find adapters like this. I used it to connect a relatively new computer which had no PS/2 ports to my old KVM switch which has only PS/2 ports. I was pleased to find that the switch was able to see the computer correctly through this adapter.

PROS: There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with this item

CONS: None

This worked perfectly. My old one had died, but this one is even better. I have a Microsoft PS/2 keyboard with quick-access buttons. Those never worked with my old PS/2 to USB converter, but they did with this one!

PROS: It's good looking and it works... couldn't ask for anything more.

CONS: None.

5/5

PROS: Great product for easy convert from ps2 to usb. Just plug in and it's done.

CONS: None

Ordered on a Thursday paid extra to get it by Monday. It showed up on Tuesday - in a town that I was then 130 miles from where was. Contacted Monoprice (truth be told, I've never had problem with them in the past). Received a canned email that tried to explain the alchemy and astrological logistics of their shipping policies. Thought they might give me some kind a credit but they essentially said "Eat it." Bye-bye $15 that I paid for shipping (which was a dollar or two less than the items I ordered).



Hate to say it (since I've referred dozens of people to Monoprice) but it might me worth the hassle to order this kind of stuff from Walmart, pick it up at the store and not have to pay for the shipping.

PROS: Quality Product

Excellent price

CONS: TERRIBLE SHIPPING

The product was delivered on time. Price was the best online price. Product works great.

PROS: Price On-time Delivery Works Great

CONS: None

Well built adapter. Looks like it could take data center abuse.

PROS: It allows me to hook up my favorite little compact keyboard. A $5 POS from Taiwan bundled with a now dead PC brand. Nevertheless, my embedded keyboard of choice.

CONS: It makes me have to repeat the aforementioned pros like an insane person when people ask me why I bought this adapter.

Super easy to use, no problems, I can now use my old Gateway desktop keyboard with my Lenovo laptop. I hate laptop keyboards in general, but especially Lenovo's with its dumb page up key in the space of the shift key.

Works as intended.

PROS: Works for my old (1993) IBM Model M keyboard.

CONS: The lights occasionally flash, almost like lack of power or brief disconnect. However, I don't really notice any problems typing.

Needed several for new servers connecting to an older KVM. Worked great with no issues. Worth every penny.

I was completely satisfied with the adapters and I will buy from Monoprice again. The transaction went perfectly smoothly.

PROS: They did exactly what they were designed to do. The enabled me to use an old PS/2 keyboard with my Dell laptop. I hate laptop keyboards and had several old plug in type keyboards on hand. They were inexpensive to boot.

CONS: I have found NOTHING negative about them.

Just gave a second life to our expensive PS2 KVM (one of those with cascading support and computer names on screen). I didn't feel like replacing it with a basic USB model, and boss wouldn't invest in a similar usb version. I wonder why we didn't think about buying these adapters before.

PROS: Cheap, works great with our KVM

CONS: None so far.

Order sent in a timely manner as expected. Shipping more than item.

PROS: Order sent in a timely manner as expected.

CONS: Shipping more than item.

Good option for getting almost every type of PS2 keyboard and mouse out there onto USB.

PROS: Works well enough for old model M keyboards.

CONS: Doesn't quite supply enough current for the old model M keyboards, so the lights flash every few minutes & cause a few keystrokes to be lost during the (1 or 2 seconds) reset.

I bought two of these, one to go with a little used computer, the other as a spare which I've since put into use. The one on the computer that gets little use appears to be fine, the other one, which is being used with a computer on which I do a lot of typing, is a bit annoying.



The annoyance is that periodically, the USB port resets. I see the NumLock indicator on the keyboard blink off for about half a second and then turn back on. During this reset period, the keyboard is dead, and any key strokes typed during that period are lost. I've tried different ports and a different keyboard and the results are consistent.



The two setups aren't completely identical so it's difficult to compare results. The on that's on the little-used computer has both a keyboard and mouse connected, and the PS/2 ports are going to a KVM switch. The one on the "type a lot on it" computer has only the keyboard connected, with the mouse port open since I'm using a USB mouse on this computer. I've tried substituting a PS/2 mouse running through the adapter to assure that this port is terminated and I still periodicaly lose the keyboard momentarily. I've substituted a USB keyboard connected to the port I was using with the adapter and in a day of normal use I never observed the reset process.



I love the feel of this old keyboard and it still works fine, so I hate to replace it with a new USB keyboard to get around this problem.



I see that you sell three versions of this type of adapter, one presently not avaiable. Is there any difference other than a few cents in the price between the black and beige one? What I really wanted was a single PS/2 keyboard to USB adapter (the purple kind) but they seem to have disappeared from the planet. I have plenty of green "mouse" adapters but they don't work with a keyboard.

PROS: It works and it's cheap

CONS: Minor annoyance with the keyboard (see review)

If it does not fit, force it??? Not if it causes me to bend a pin on my mouse cord.

PROS: Might work if I forced it.

CONS: Rectangular hole that guides mating piece is too small.

It simply didn't work. Tried an number of combinations on computers from XP to W8.1. Couldn't get any effect at all with a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. The adapter is not costly enough to bother returning.

PROS: Inexpensive, good delivery

CONS: The product's reviews fooled me!