Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

**Awetz4** · December 23rd, 2005, 12:05 PM

Hey I'm wondering where you hook the reciever for theses into. The Keyboard im looking at says- Port Connection: Usb 2.0 or PS/2. I know what a USB 2.0 is but whats a PS/2?

**LaptopExtreme** · December 23rd, 2005, 12:12 PM

PS/2 is the original Keyboard connection on the back of your computer (usually colored purple, depending on the board).

**roosta21** · December 23rd, 2005, 12:24 PM

USB 2.0 is faster and the newer one.
My buddy just bought a microsoft bluetooth keyboard and mouse. the package was sold together and it was blue. it works like a charm. all the way to the other side of his house.

**Awetz4** · December 23rd, 2005, 12:41 PM

Ok thanks guys. Is there a major difference between the ports?

**roosta21** · December 23rd, 2005, 12:45 PM

I do not think there will be a noticeable difference between them.

**LaptopExtreme** · December 23rd, 2005, 12:53 PM

No difference, some still like using the older PS/2 port so they can free up the USB's. But most newer keyboards (wireless included) will have an adapter for both ports. I use my USB ports a lot, so I plug the keyboard into the PS/2 since nothing else will use it.