Looking for a black PS2 Keyboard with blue LED keys

[SloppyGoat]

You know, the kind that has the characters lit up in blue. Anyone know where I can find just a simple keyboard like this? I can't seem to find exactly what I'm looking for. I need PS2 because I use a KVM, and USB has a habit of losing the connection when switching between machines. Once I find one of these I'd like to find a nice black PS2 mouse, too. I've seen several combo packages, but I never seem to like the mouse it comes with, so I figure it's best I buy them seperately.

Something simple, like this. Nothing fancy...just typical black PS2 keyboard with blue lit key characters. This one looks like it may be a little too bright (I don't want something so bright it's going to keep me awake at night), and I'd rather have straight PS2, than use a PS2/USB adapter, since that almost doesn't fit on my KVM. It sticks out too far and makes it kind of awkward on the KVM.

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From what I can find, it looks like that's the closest I'm going to get to what I'm looking for. Why do they always overlight them, or make them too fancy?

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Well, the lights can be turned off on this one anyway. I didn't really want the whole key to light up, but if it can be turned off it might not be so bad.

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch...iteria=AA47460

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This one looks cool, but they want a fortune for it.

http://www.crazypc.com/images/inputd...se3redhuge.jpg

[Mankind]

Mike I am using this oneon my full tower system.Its a usb but I use an adaptor like this on both mouse and k/board.I think it was either 30 or 40 dollars but is a real nice board.Very soft touch and no clicking sounds.Mine is silver but I`m sure they make em in black.Just an idea from me.

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Cooler guys is showing the black one here $19.95 plus

[SloppyGoat]

Yeah, that's a little too bright for me. That's why I want just the letters lit up. I suppose I'll have to use another adapter, since it's getting damn hard to find any that aren't USB. Anyone know where to find a dongle type PS2/USB adapter? The problem is, side by side on the KVM, it's going to be pretty tight to fit two of them, and my mouse is already using one adapter.

[TxTazDad]

gets an old keyboard & uses flourescent paint for the keys & offers to sell for cheap..

I still ain't got why you want one like that so bad??

I've never had one like that & only saw the "wow" factor in it, is there a reason you want one like that so much? (ain't being a smartass, just not sure why)

[SloppyGoat]

Well, because it would match the general scheme of my system...all black with blue LED's here and there.

[Mankind]

Hey SG I think the one I linked too the backround lighting is adjustable or you can turn it off also.I`ll screw around with mine and see if it is.Its not really that bright even in a dark room.What kind of KB you have to trade?I`d send this one to you to try if you want.

[Mankind]

Boxed on original box then put in a MS keyboard box and ready to go to post office.I`ll get it out next week,Mike

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Did you find an adaptor?I am using 2 of them side by side with no problems.Let me know I think I can find and extra to throw in.

[augie]

Originally Posted by SloppyGoat

Yeah, that's a little too bright for me. That's why I want just the letters lit up. I suppose I'll have to use another adapter, since it's getting damn hard to find any that aren't USB. Anyone know where to find a dongle type PS2/USB adapter? The problem is, side by side on the KVM, it's going to be pretty tight to fit two of them, and my mouse is already using one adapter.

I agree, that at adapter is pushing on the video plug pretty hard as it is. I don't think it could handle a second one either.

[SloppyGoat]

I just used some old PS2 extension cable I have. That solves that problem. They're just really close on the KVM. Can't seem to find another adapter though. I guess I'll have to go buy one somewhere.