PS/2 or USB

DotNSTY · 01-15-2001, 02:06 PM

I just picked up a MS IntelliMouse Explorer and I was wondering which connection was the better choice.

Should I use the USB or PS/2 option? What are the pros and cons?

Thnx,

.nsty

Joe · 01-15-2001, 02:12 PM

USB.

PS2 is old, slow ( if you dont tweak it) and not needed, USB all the way!

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UnaClocker · 01-15-2001, 04:08 PM

Yeah, the only reason the adapter is included is for older computers, Win95, or Dos..

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Microsoft · 01-15-2001, 04:08 PM

Depends on alot also. some computers even though its aausb capable it wont boot unless theres a ps2 in the slot. I use my optical as a ps2 and dont have any issues

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Zero · 01-16-2001, 09:00 PM

Well I use PS/2 since my comp has some USB issues. What sucks a little more is that mine has this adapter thats about 5" long, so the weight of the cable causes it to get loose, sending my mouse into hysterical fits.

dsk4 · 01-22-2001, 11:57 PM

usb.

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Kevin · 02-11-2001, 06:22 PM

I use PS/2... I used PS2Rate so my mouse is just as smooth (if not smoother) as a USB mouse. When I get around to getting my iFeel mouse though, then i'll go USB.

01-15-2001, 02:06 PM	#1
DotNSTY Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 4	PS/2 or USB I just picked up a MS IntelliMouse Explorer and I was wondering which connection was the better choice. Should I use the USB or PS/2 option? What are the pros and cons? Thnx, .nsty

01-15-2001, 02:12 PM	#2
Joe The Pro/Life Support System Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,041	USB. PS2 is old, slow ( if you dont tweak it) and not needed, USB all the way! ------------------ C-ya Joe - Owner/Editor www.ProCooling.com Where the Completely Addicted Come to Cool Off Somebody set up us the bomb.

01-15-2001, 04:08 PM	#3
UnaClocker Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 514	Yeah, the only reason the adapter is included is for older computers, Win95, or Dos.. ------------------ The UnaClocker Overclock till it goes BOOM! Watercooler extraordinaire!

01-15-2001, 04:08 PM	#4
Microsoft Cooling Savant Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 286	Depends on alot also. some computers even though its aausb capable it wont boot unless theres a ps2 in the slot. I use my optical as a ps2 and dont have any issues ------------------ Moderator: www.procooling.com www.machit.com Owner www.kcdms.com

01-16-2001, 09:00 PM	#5
Zero Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 13	Well I use PS/2 since my comp has some USB issues. What sucks a little more is that mine has this adapter thats about 5" long, so the weight of the cable causes it to get loose, sending my mouse into hysterical fits.

01-22-2001, 11:57 PM	#6
dsk4 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: seattle, wa Posts: 13	usb. ------------------ dsk4, master of the obvious

02-11-2001, 06:22 PM	#7
Kevin Slacking more than your weird uncle Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: San Diego, CA (UCSD) / Los Angeles, CA (home) Posts: 1,605	I use PS/2... I used PS2Rate so my mouse is just as smooth (if not smoother) as a USB mouse. When I get around to getting my iFeel mouse though, then i'll go USB.

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