StarTech.com GC46FM Replacement USB to PS/2 Mouse Adapter

Pros: This is a followup to my other review regarding users thinking that a passive rewiring adapater will convert their USB-only device into supporting PS/2.

Cons: The price of active USB-to-PS/2 adapters needed to get USB-only devices to support PS/2 ports is quite high.

Overall Review: For those trying to use a passive USB-to-PS/2 adapter with a USB-only designed device, see: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200976 "Newer USB keyboards and mice cannot simply use simple adapters to connect to PS/2 ports, as the signal is of a different nature, so active conversion is required for full functionality."

Pros: Works perfectly to adapt a USB Mouse to a PS/2 Mouse Adapter port.

Cons: Flimsy construction. This unit replaces my 2 month old adapter that broke when it was pulled out of it port. The original adapter on my 11 year old IBM keyboard (and yes I still love the tactile feel and click) is still working perfectly.

Overall Review: I would not use this adapter for my mouse if I had an available USB port on my motherboard. It works, but be VERY gentle.

Pros: Cheap, 2 items for 5.00

Cons: Total waste of 5.00. Device does not work!!! I would rather take my 5.00 and go to McDonalds

Overall Review: Oh well, you learn from your mistakes....good thing it wasn't an expensive mistake

Pros: cheap?

Cons: doesn't work, do not waste your money

Overall Review: forgot to review this... bought it 06/16/2009 wish I could give it zero eggs

Pros: Both ends fit their respective male/female counterpart; one egg for that.

Cons: Couldn't get it to work as a spot to plug in my USB mouse; even checked that PS/2 was enabled in BIOS. Wouldn't work as a general USB port either although I don't know if it's supposed to be capable of that. Useless.

Overall Review: Bought it directly from StarTech so Newegg's off the hook there, but exact same product either way.