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patrickl:

--- Quote from: Tiger-Heli on February 02, 2008, 04:20:58 pm ---you can find a board with PS/2 ports
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The point is that many (most) PC's come without ps/2 port these days. No one is going to replace a mb just to get a PS/2 port.

RandyT:

--- Quote from: Grasshopper on February 02, 2008, 03:42:02 pm ---I'm not sure I agree with that. Sure most full size ATX motherboards still have PS/2 connectors but they're far less common on smaller form factor boards, and very few laptops have them.  The trend seems to be towards much smaller computers and motherboards so eventually lack of space is likely to dictate that the legacy ports will slowly disappear.

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I took a look at the Abit site yesterday and a lot more than just "full size" boards have them.  I also checked the local Wal-Mart last night.  They don't use "full size" boards in those systems, and they all had the legacy ports.  Most (all?) even had PS/2 Keyboard and Mice included.  :D Keep in mind that these are "new and current" product lines.

This "sky is falling" argument as pertaining to PS/2 was being put out, what, close to 5 years ago now?  My prediction at that time has proven itself to be correct.  MS wants it gone so it can strip support from new Windows versions (like that will help the bloat any ;)).  But it's not really up to them.  They don't make motherboards and the motherboard manufacturers can't sell stripped down motherboards to consumers who won't buy them.  Again, how long legacy ports last is in the hands of consumers, and they have proven that to be that case over the last several years.


--- Quote from: patrickl on February 02, 2008, 05:06:56 pm ---]The point is that many (most) PC's come without ps/2 port these days. No one is going to replace a mb just to get a PS/2 port.

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Again, look at the MB manufacturers current offerings.  You will find this statement to be in error.  I would say that Wal-Mart (and other department stores) sell as many, if not more computers than Dell, who is currently forcing non-legacy systems through lack of other options.  And no, people will not replace a system they already have to get a PS/2 port (nor should they), but consumers are looking for the legacy inputs and it affects their decision.

RandyT

patrickl:
BTW I'm not talking about not non-legacy. Just no PS/2. I got no complaints from the people who I bought these things for.

Havok:

--- Quote from: patrickl on February 02, 2008, 05:06:56 pm ---
--- Quote from: Tiger-Heli on February 02, 2008, 04:20:58 pm ---you can find a board with PS/2 ports
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The point is that many (most) PC's come without ps/2 port these days. No one is going to replace a mb just to get a PS/2 port.

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There is a multitude of motherboards out there that are current and have ps/2. Of course, if you're one of those people that buy pre-built systems, it's a little tougher to find. (Unless you go with business systems)

My thought is that if you're going to get into this hobby, then you're going to build your own pc, not buy a lame pre-built system...

DeLuSioNal29:
My new AMD board I just built has PS2 connectors as well.  Bought in November of 2007.

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