> USB ports are usually at the back of the PC which can be difficult to reach, > expecially on a tower system. > > In this link you will see [thanks to Katy] a keyboard with four USB's. > Rather expensive though but I might go for one. > > Try: > http://www.zdnet.co.uk/pcmag/labs/2001/12/usb/06a.html > > Brian > List Admin You've still got to buy the smartmedia adaptor and cable - only this time the cable's gonna drape all over your keyboard. Dave --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21-Jan-02

Not really, Dave. Most keyboards are on a slide out shelf which would allow the cable to dangle. And a camera connection is only used for a minute or two whilst the pictures are transferred.. A mouse might be a different problem. I think I might go for the Microsoft one at £34 even though it only has two ports. The other one at £89 is too much.. Brian List Admin ARBLASTER-L@rootsweb.com BAGOT-L@rootsweb.com BRAMHALL-L@rootsweb.com GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com KINNERSLEY-L@rootsweb.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Allen" <dave@cdcatalogues.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 7:11 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] keyboards > > USB ports are usually at the back of the PC which can be difficult to > reach, > > expecially on a tower system. > > > > In this link you will see [thanks to Katy] a keyboard with four USB's. > > Rather expensive though but I might go for one. > > > > Try: > > http://www.zdnet.co.uk/pcmag/labs/2001/12/usb/06a.html > > > > Brian > > List Admin > > You've still got to buy the smartmedia adaptor and cable - only this time > the cable's gonna drape all over your keyboard. > > Dave > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21-Jan-02 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Please change the Subject line when the subject of the reply > changes. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 23/01/2002

Pays yer money ............... You'll still have another cable to the USB port on the PC - ain't no signals on the keyboard cable. And you'll still have to by the adaptor. Or did you get something with the camera ? Dave >>Not really, Dave. Most keyboards are on a slide out shelf which would allow the cable to dangle. And a camera connection is only used for a minute or two whilst the pictures are transferred.. A mouse might be a different problem. I think I might go for the Microsoft one at £34 even though it only has two ports. The other one at £89 is too much.. Brian List Admin<< --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21-Jan-02

> And you'll still have to by the adaptor. Or did you get something with the > camera ? No, a cable links the camera straight into the USB on the PC. Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Allen" <dave@cdcatalogues.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 11:04 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] keyboards > Pays yer money ............... > > You'll still have another cable to the USB port on the PC - ain't no signals > on the keyboard cable. > > And you'll still have to by the adaptor. Or did you get something with the > camera ? > > Dave --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21/01/2002

> No, a cable links the camera straight into the USB on the PC. > > Brian > List Admin So buy a cable , clip/tie one end to your keyboard, plug the other end into your PC. All for a quid or two ........ Then you can buy some eggs bacon and black pudding which will no doubt fit the other interface ... :-) Job done ............ In fact for £25 you can afford something to wash it all down with. Dave --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21-Jan-02

It's just struck me as things do, that USBs must be input ports only. Jim Sharpe Shaw, Oldham. ----- Original Message ----- From: Brian <brian@lordbramhall.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] keyboards > > And you'll still have to by the adaptor. Or did you get something with the > > camera ? > > No, a cable links the camera straight into the USB on the PC. > > Brian > List Admin > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dave Allen" <dave@cdcatalogues.co.uk> > To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 11:04 AM > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] keyboards > > > > Pays yer money ............... > > > > You'll still have another cable to the USB port on the PC - ain't no > signals > > on the keyboard cable. > > > > And you'll still have to by the adaptor. Or did you get something with the > > camera ? > > > > Dave > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21/01/2002 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Please change the Subject line when the subject of the reply > changes. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

I have 2 USB ports but use an extension lead which gives another output. Wish I'd bought the 4 slot adapter. I use mouse, scanner, picturemaker and smartcard reader. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Dave Allen To: GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] keyboards > USB ports are usually at the back of the PC which can be difficult to reach, > expecially on a tower system. > > In this link you will see [thanks to Katy] a keyboard with four USB's. > Rather expensive though but I might go for one. > > Try: > http://www.zdnet.co.uk/pcmag/labs/2001/12/usb/06a.html > > Brian > List Admin You've still got to buy the smartmedia adaptor and cable - only this time the cable's gonna drape all over your keyboard. Dave --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21-Jan-02 ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== Please change the Subject line when the subject of the reply changes. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.309 / Virus Database: 170 - Release Date: 17-Dec-01

I bought the 4 slot adaptor and it works very well. I have my printer, scanner and smart card reader. Pam. ----- Original Message ----- From: "mikemail" <michael@ae.net.sa> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 1:32 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] keyboards > I have 2 USB ports but use an extension lead which gives another output. Wish I'd bought the 4 slot adapter. > > I use mouse, scanner, picturemaker and smartcard reader. > > Mike > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Dave Allen > To: GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 10:11 AM > Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] keyboards > > > > USB ports are usually at the back of the PC which can be difficult to > reach, > > expecially on a tower system. > > > > In this link you will see [thanks to Katy] a keyboard with four USB's. > > Rather expensive though but I might go for one. > > > > Try: > > http://www.zdnet.co.uk/pcmag/labs/2001/12/usb/06a.html > > > > Brian > > List Admin > > You've still got to buy the smartmedia adaptor and cable - only this time > the cable's gonna drape all over your keyboard. > > Dave > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21-Jan-02 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Please change the Subject line when the subject of the reply > changes. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.309 / Virus Database: 170 - Release Date: 17-Dec-01 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Visit and support: > http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CTDSites > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21/01/2002

Glad you're finally awake. Good morning. Brian List Admin ARBLASTER-L@rootsweb.com BAGOT-L@rootsweb.com BRAMHALL-L@rootsweb.com GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com KINNERSLEY-L@rootsweb.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pamela Cotton" <pcotton@netcentral.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] keyboards > I bought the 4 slot adaptor and it works very well. I have my printer, > scanner and smart card reader. > > Pam. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.317 / Virus Database: 176 - Release Date: 21/01/2002