At 12:08 AM 14/01/05 -0500, Stephen Jonke sjj_public-at-mac.com |G-list| wrote: >I agree that the Mac mini is a very nice system and a good value, but >one very strange shortcoming, given that they are targeting this at >Windows users in addition to current Mac users, is the lack of support >in the box for a PS/2 keyboard and mouse - most Windows users have them >in that form, not USB. Apple could have included a PS/2 to USB adapter >in the box (presuming these work with the Mac, which I'm not sure >about) or at the very least offered it as a pay-for option, right in >the main list of options (currently it is not an option anywhere on the >Apple store.) While buying a new keyboard and mouse is not a huge >expense by any means, this is still a needless obstacle for those >thinking of switching. It just doesn't make any sense to me that they >wouldn't have considered this.
For PCs, PS/2 is considered a legacy port, they're being phased out, many new PCs have USB keyboard & mice. Nevertheless, it should be mentioned for switchers who intend to swap out their CPU. I just did a quick search, seems an adapter costs about $20; which is not negligible at this price point, whereas I can buy a new USB keyboard from $5 and a mouse from $3. (Obviously not top-of-the-line gear, but as good as many OEM ones.) -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
