No, it's not an AT keyboard she's after, which uses a serial connector. It's
a standard sized (not one of the "Microsoft" type, or an "ergonomically
correct" type) PS/2 keyboard, of which there are many choices widely
available. And a basic one is very inexpensive (under $10). And since she's
also using Win XP, she also has available the option to buy a USB keyboard.
To Anna, be assured that the ones you might look at online or at your local
stores are PS/2 or USB which is what will work with your machine. Your
choice as to which type you buy, but I personally prefer saving USB ports
for things like cameras, printers, scanners, etc.

Sue Clark 
Bristol, ME

> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Grossman [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 1:41 PM
> Subject: Re: small keyboard
> 
> However, don't buy that original AT keyboard blindly. The keyboard plug is
> different from the original plug, and it won't work with your computer.
> 
> On the other hand, adapters are available if you fall in love with a
> keyboard that has the wrong size plug.
> 
> David Grossman
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Jones" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 6:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] small keyboard
> 
> 
> > Anna,
> >
> > I think you are looking for the original AT keyboard with 88 keys.
Those
> > are probably hard to come by, but Cherry makes some quality compact
> > keyboards you might be interested in.  Perhaps the G81-1800.
> > http://www.cherrycorp.com/english/compact/classic-line_g81-1800.htm
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > Paul Jones

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