On Jan 5, 2012, at 6:58 PM, Reggie wrote:
I have an older G4 powerpc, Mac OS X 10.5.8. I found an apple keyboard but it has the 4 way mini DIN socket and I am having a heck of a time finding an USB adaptor for it. Does anyone know where i can find one? Thanks for your help! I am new at this so I may not use the correct terms, please feel free to correct me!
None of the G4 PowerMacs are compatible with ADB keyboards. The best solution is to sell the ADB keyboard and get an Apple USB keyboard. ADB adapters are rare & expensive, the Griffin iMate is $75 retail, $25 on eBay <http://compare.ebay.com/like/220925051610> I don't think Mac keyboard commands work with an adapted ADB-to-USB keyboard, so this is a substantial drawback if you have problems.
USB keyboards are cheap and plentiful. You might be able to buy 5 keyboards for the same price as one if you find the right seller? Older USB keyboards that came with colored iMacs or early PowerMacs often sell for $5 or so each, a stack for $15-20 shipped.
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