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    Looking for a wired keyboard with auxillery USB ports, any recommendations?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by talin, Jul 9, 2011.

  1. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    As the title suggests, I'm looking for a standard wired keyboard with auxillery USB ports, so I can plug my mouse into it. Having only 4 USB ports on my notebook, and 2 always in use at any given time, I can't really spare another.
    I love my apple keyboard for that feature, but want a windows keyboard. I looked around newegg and couldn't find anything. Can anyone suggest one to me please? I prefer wired, don't care for wireless.
    Thanks if you can help. :)
     
    talin, Jul 9, 2011
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    First question - why not simply purchase a USB hub in which to plug in all your devices? Do you have a space constraint that precludes this?

    If it has to be a keyboard, how much money are you looking to spend? How big can it be? Do you want something with mechanical switches? Backlit? Could you get away with just a 10-key numberpad that has extra USB ports?
     
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  3. talin

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    You know, I'm just looking for a plain wired keyboard, no need to overcomplicate it. I'd prefer not to get a USB hub as it's more clutter, and no sense in spending more money that I don't have to.
     
    talin, Jul 9, 2011
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    Google "Keyboard USB Hub", I don't know exactly what you're looking for.
     
    aequinox, Jul 9, 2011
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    Thanks. I guess I'll keep looking around. :)
     
    talin, Jul 9, 2011
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