Topic: I kind of want an old IBM keyboard.
Anonymous A started this discussion 8 years ago #67,994
They always look like nice keyboards, although they probably don't work with modern computers and if they do, requires the use of a converter.
Sheila LaBoof joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 2 minutes later[^] [v] #829,800
if you mean the PS/2 plug, it's no problem
many PC have one, otherwise there are PS/2-USB adaptoers
many PC have one, otherwise there are PS/2-USB adaptoers
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 8 years ago, 12 minutes later, 15 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #829,803
@previous (Sheila LaBoof)
I also want a trackball mouse too. I am starting to think I really do like the ball better than a laser. Most modern trackball mouses look ugly as shit as if they were made for faggy gaming PCs. I just want a basic mouse that uses the ball instead of the laser.
I also want a trackball mouse too. I am starting to think I really do like the ball better than a laser. Most modern trackball mouses look ugly as shit as if they were made for faggy gaming PCs. I just want a basic mouse that uses the ball instead of the laser.
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 5 minutes later, 20 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #829,804
I’ve used an old IBM mechanical keyboard with a PS/2-USB adaptor and shit was grate
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 8 years ago, 58 seconds later, 21 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #829,806
Anonymous C replied with this 8 years ago, 3 minutes later, 24 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #829,808
@previous (A)
This was while I interned at HP. The keyboard wasn’t mine to take. If it had been given to me I hella would have loved it.
This was while I interned at HP. The keyboard wasn’t mine to take. If it had been given to me I hella would have loved it.
Meta joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 26 minutes later, 51 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #829,815
@829,803 (A)> I also want a trackball mouse
Kensington Orbit. I've been using the same one since 2011. They really are a lot better, especially moving from one end of the screen to the other. Pair with a Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 and you'll have the perfect match.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 8 years ago, 2 minutes later, 53 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #829,818
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 2 minutes later, 55 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #829,821
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 8 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #829,824
@previous (E)
For some reason I thought you actually have to touch the ball to move the mouse for those things.
For some reason I thought you actually have to touch the ball to move the mouse for those things.
Sheila LaBoof replied with this 8 years ago, 51 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #829,826
ascetic mouse of the day
Meta replied with this 8 years ago, 5 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #829,827
@829,818 (A)
It's sticking out because you have to manipulate it with your fingers. That's kind of, like, the whole point of a trackball.
It's sticking out because you have to manipulate it with your fingers. That's kind of, like, the whole point of a trackball.
Anonymous E replied with this 8 years ago, 17 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #829,829
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 8 years ago, 46 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #829,830
@829,827 (Meta)
So then what are the mouses called that uses a ball instead of a laser? The ones that looks like a traditional mouse?
So then what are the mouses called that uses a ball instead of a laser? The ones that looks like a traditional mouse?
Meta replied with this 8 years ago, 53 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #829,831
@829,824 (A)
You rotate the ball in its socket to move the pointer. It's like the opposite of a mouse (back when computer mice used a ball).
If the ball thing bothers you, well you can always get a touchpad or an optical mouse.
You rotate the ball in its socket to move the pointer. It's like the opposite of a mouse (back when computer mice used a ball).
If the ball thing bothers you, well you can always get a touchpad or an optical mouse.
Meta double-posted this 8 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #829,832
@829,830 (A)> So then what are the mouses called that uses a ball instead of a laser? The ones that looks like a traditional mouse?
They're called dadmice. They came with a Packard Bell or Gateway 2000
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 8 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #829,834
@previous (Meta)
This is the mouse I am looking for, but are there still a few manufactures that make them?
This is the mouse I am looking for, but are there still a few manufactures that make them?
Meta replied with this 8 years ago, 4 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #829,837
@previous (A)
So when you say you want a "trackball mouse" you mean you want "the old shitty mice they stopped making in 2000".
As someone who used them when they were state of the art 20 years ago, I can assure you're not missing out on anything. They got clogged up with dirt on the little rollers the ball moved to move the infrared sensors that detected mouse movement. This caused erratic mouse pointer movement. It was a pain in the ass to clean them with a q-tip several times a year. The optical ones are 10,000x better than the old ball ones.
So when you say you want a "trackball mouse" you mean you want "the old shitty mice they stopped making in 2000".
As someone who used them when they were state of the art 20 years ago, I can assure you're not missing out on anything. They got clogged up with dirt on the little rollers the ball moved to move the infrared sensors that detected mouse movement. This caused erratic mouse pointer movement. It was a pain in the ass to clean them with a q-tip several times a year. The optical ones are 10,000x better than the old ball ones.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 8 years ago, 12 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #829,843
Sheila LaBoof replied with this 8 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #829,847
in 1977 when Star Wars came out, no one was thinking, there's going to be fuckin laser mice in the future
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 7 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #829,851
I used to own a Microsoft Ballpoint Mouse. Boy, I miss that thing.
@829,837 (Meta)
> As someone who used them when they were state of the art 20 years ago, I can assure you're not missing out on anything. They got clogged up with dirt on the little rollers the ball moved to move the infrared sensors that detected mouse movement. This caused erratic mouse pointer movement. It was a pain in the ass to clean them with a q-tip several times a year. The optical ones are 10,000x better than the old ball ones.
Holy fuck, this so hard.
@829,834 (A)
> This is the mouse I am looking for
I doubt anyone makes them in bulk anymore, but you should be able to find a few lightly used mice on the cheap. I probably have 4-5 of them in a closet somewhere collecting dust. IIRC there was an issue that made connecting ps2 and serial mice to USB ports difficult because of the way inputs and power were handled, so you might want to make sure to find a USB ball mouse if you really want to try one.
@829,837 (Meta)
> As someone who used them when they were state of the art 20 years ago, I can assure you're not missing out on anything. They got clogged up with dirt on the little rollers the ball moved to move the infrared sensors that detected mouse movement. This caused erratic mouse pointer movement. It was a pain in the ass to clean them with a q-tip several times a year. The optical ones are 10,000x better than the old ball ones.
Holy fuck, this so hard.
@829,834 (A)
> This is the mouse I am looking for
I doubt anyone makes them in bulk anymore, but you should be able to find a few lightly used mice on the cheap. I probably have 4-5 of them in a closet somewhere collecting dust. IIRC there was an issue that made connecting ps2 and serial mice to USB ports difficult because of the way inputs and power were handled, so you might want to make sure to find a USB ball mouse if you really want to try one.
Meta replied with this 8 years ago, 8 hours later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #829,914
@previous (F)
I think the last time I saw one new in a store was 2004. How strong was the BallPoint mouse attachment? It looks like it could break off easily.
@829,843 (A)
While you're at it get a 3.5" floppy drive (or better yet a zip drive ?) and a 14"CRT so you can get the pure '90s experience.
I think the last time I saw one new in a store was 2004. How strong was the BallPoint mouse attachment? It looks like it could break off easily.
@829,843 (A)
While you're at it get a 3.5" floppy drive (or better yet a zip drive ?) and a 14"CRT so you can get the pure '90s experience.
Anonymous F replied with this 8 years ago, 6 hours later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #830,070
@previous (Meta)> How strong was the BallPoint mouse attachment? It looks like it could break off easily.
It seemed pretty sturdy, but I honestly never used it enough to be a good judge of that. The one I had slotted into the attachment on the bottom. I would always pull it off and hold the mouse in my upturned hand. This was great because you weren't glued to the keyboard or the desk. If you were just using the mouse for something, then you lean back and hold the mouse like you would hold a snifter of brandy. Once you got used to using your thumb for the trackball and fingers for the buttons around the edge it was hard to go back.
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 19 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #830,077
@829,818 (A)
> I presume the ball sticking out is just for ascetics, right?
@829,824 (A)
> For some reason I thought you actually have to touch the ball to move the mouse for those things.
@829,834 (A)
> This is the mouse I am looking for, but are there still a few manufactures that make them?
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
> I presume the ball sticking out is just for ascetics, right?
@829,824 (A)
> For some reason I thought you actually have to touch the ball to move the mouse for those things.
@829,834 (A)
> This is the mouse I am looking for, but are there still a few manufactures that make them?
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
chili dog !!81dzJNNYL joined in and replied with this 8 years ago, 2 hours later, 19 hours after the original post[^] [v] #830,254
@829,832 (Meta)
I ruined every single one of those by taking out the ball then immediately losing it.
I ruined every single one of those by taking out the ball then immediately losing it.