Re: [gentoo-user] slightly OT, laptop for gentoo

[Florian Philipp <lists@f_philipp.fastmail.net>]

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On Fri, 2008-02-15 at 12:09 +0930, Iain Buchanan wrote:
> On Thu, 2008-02-14 at 20:21 -0500, David Relson wrote:
> > On Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:29:58 +0000
> > Mike Williams wrote:
> > 
> > > On Thursday 14 February 2008 22:58:13 David Relson wrote:
> > > > Have you thought about a PS/2 to USB adapter?  I'm presently using a
> > > > PS/2 keyboard _and_ a PS/2 mouse connected to a single USB port
> > > > (with a "Y" adapter -- dual PS/2 inputs and USB output).
> > > 
> > > D'you know what, I didn't even realise such a thing existed!
> > > I've probably got dozens of USB to PS2 adaptors, and never imagined
> > > the opposite.
> > > A dual PS2 to USB could well do the trick, and my local Maplin have
> > > some in stock, a bit pricey but the company will pay.
> > 
> > Here in Michigan they seem a bit pricey, as well.  A single PS/2 to USB
> > adapter is a few dollars but the dual PS/2 to USB "Y" adapter is $16.00
> > (or worse).  I had hoped to use one with my PS/2 only KVM but the combo
> > doesn't work.  I suspect the issue is with the KVM as I have 2
> > different "Y" adapters and neither works.  Sigh :-<
> 
> The Dell business models (precision) docking stations have 2 PS2 ports.
> 
> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DELL-Dock-Station-PR01X-LATITUDE-INSPIRON-FREE-DELIVERY_W0QQitemZ320215888408QQihZ011QQcategoryZ3709QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
> 
> A docking station would be an excellent idea if you need the peripherals
> to work without fussing with cables.  If/when you do need to pick it up
> to move / replace something, you don't need to worry about unplugging &
> replugging 6 different cables in the right spots...  You can even tie /
> screw the docking station down (or get one of those D-View laptop
> stands)
> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Dell-D-View-Laptop-Stand-NEW_W0QQitemZ200199102199QQihZ010QQcategoryZ3708QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
> 
> sorry about the ebay links, but dell of course doesn't list these things
> in their "products" page...
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If you buy a docking station, double check what kind of AC-adapter you
use. A PA-12 (65W) is not powerful enough to supply a docking station.
You'll need a PA-10. Some notebooks are shipped with a PA-10, some with
a PA-12 with no apparent system.

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