PS/2 to USB adapters only work on keyboards and mice that have USB-compatible chips. The adapters do nothing more than connect the right wires to enable USB mode.
Since this keyboard doesn’t have Windows-keys, it’s pre-1995 so it’s also pre-USB.
I've interfaced old keyboards with the big DIN connector even without a windows key (so pre 1995) successfully and well working with the PS/2 to USB adapters. Those that have an actual converter chip built in.
Could it be that you mean the simple USB to PS/2 adapters that came with old USB input devices that allowed them to run on PS/2 ports?
You never need to take your hand from the keyboard to a rodent. Use your index finger without moving the heels of your hands from the keyboard rest. Your thumbs can engage the left-click and right-click buttons. I can't remember but believe there may have been some with a third button for scrolling U-D and L-R.
I've still got a couple of these lying around. We called them Keyboard G when they were developed. Not sure the Trackpoint works in all of them, but it's a replaceable element. One of these days I will get the Trackpoint P/N from one of them and see if I can find it anywhere. This was my preferred keyboard for ages. Love to get them going again.
DeepDayze@reddit
Keyboard with a trackpoint...nice. Gonna be tough getting this to work with a PS/2 to USB adapter that would work with this..
pixelbart@reddit
PS/2 to USB adapters only work on keyboards and mice that have USB-compatible chips. The adapters do nothing more than connect the right wires to enable USB mode.
Since this keyboard doesn’t have Windows-keys, it’s pre-1995 so it’s also pre-USB.
__CRA__@reddit
I've interfaced old keyboards with the big DIN connector even without a windows key (so pre 1995) successfully and well working with the PS/2 to USB adapters. Those that have an actual converter chip built in.
Could it be that you mean the simple USB to PS/2 adapters that came with old USB input devices that allowed them to run on PS/2 ports?
SheepherderBeef8956@reddit
A Model M works fine with a PS/2 to USB adapter.
SheepherderBeef8956@reddit
Just use two adapters. The keyboard has two cables, one for the keyboard and one for the mouse.
joerice1979@reddit
A keyboard *and* a pointing device? What sorcery is this?
buffalosabresnbills@reddit
Possibly sold for a POS application.
^^(point of sale)
cubehead-exists@reddit
Idk, let me Think
Blue2501@reddit
That is lovely! I have a regular Model M that I saved from the trash.
1337C4k3@reddit
Nice. Wish Google didn't show ones for sale at top of search results.
shark1y@reddit
well…
Why though?
LarryInRaleigh@reddit
You never need to take your hand from the keyboard to a rodent. Use your index finger without moving the heels of your hands from the keyboard rest. Your thumbs can engage the left-click and right-click buttons. I can't remember but believe there may have been some with a third button for scrolling U-D and L-R.
LarryInRaleigh@reddit
I've still got a couple of these lying around. We called them Keyboard G when they were developed. Not sure the Trackpoint works in all of them, but it's a replaceable element. One of these days I will get the Trackpoint P/N from one of them and see if I can find it anywhere. This was my preferred keyboard for ages. Love to get them going again.
Crafty_Piece_9318@reddit
IBM Model M13 Trackpoint II keyboard
HungryHungryMarmot@reddit
I interned at IBM years ago, and remember these fondly.
aakaase@reddit
Is this a buckling-spring keyboard? Because it looks a *lot* like a Keytronics keyboard, which I actually really liked as well.
HungryHungryMarmot@reddit
Yep. This is a Model M, with trackpoint pointing device.
Druben-hinterm-Dorfe@reddit
A friend of mine paid upwards of $300 for this exact model a few years ago.
Fellowfungus@reddit
Needs a lil TLC— but I’d say she’s golden!
dst1980@reddit
Might need to get color settings on your display adjusted. I see a black keyboard, not golden. 😉😀
Fellowfungus@reddit
And yes I run altered colors— but even I can tell it’s black. 🤣😂😆
Fellowfungus@reddit
Oh no! 🤣 ok ok ok… get’er back to that silky satin black.
100GbNET@reddit
And no one has removed the plastic wrap from the cord. Isn't it time?
50-50-bmg@reddit
Was this supplied with some kind of RS/6000 box?
compu85@reddit
Nice m13!
Think-Try2819@reddit
O wow never seen one of these had to look it up. M13 model.
Amazing_Actuary_5241@reddit
Black M13, nice!