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adb to usb converter...is there such an animal?
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If so where is the cheepest place to get one?
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Originally posted by ironknee:
If so where is the cheepest place to get one?
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Well I don't know about prices, but I recall looking into them when Apple first switched to USB and they werent always that reliable - you may have to unplug and plug back in to reset hardware when it stops working. I dont know what you need it for, but I do not recall any ADB products that were that expensive, so it be less of a headache and nearly the same to price to buy a USB version of whatever you need. I believe Keyspan made a USB-ADB product.
On the other hand, maybe I've got it all wrong and you want to connect something USB to an older mac? I dont know if that works, but USB PCI cards are cheap too.
So what are you trying to connect?
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well it's kinda silly
I just got 2 apple keyboards that are the ADB kind...for free
I need to use a keyboard for my Pismo and thought hey since i have it...but u may be right just buy a usb keyboard, may be easier
I just hate to not use the new keyboards
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You can get the Griffin iMate to allow use of ADB devices on a USB Mac, but I don't think it's worth it for $40.
I've also seen a number of USB to ADB converters on the Low End Mac Swap List for pretty cheap but I have no idea how well they work and how compatible they are with various devices.
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These are relatively simple pieces of plastic and metal. I just used one on machine at work. I'll look today to see if I have an extra one, if I do, I can send it to you.
I do have a ADB -> USB adaptor. PM me if you are interested in it.
(Last edited by wanderlust; May 8, 2003 at 01:15 AM.
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