From: tfbiii_at_nbscomputers.net
Date: Fri Feb 07 2003 - 16:52:04 PST
Try blackbox.com - they can make just about anything if you can't find
an over-the-counter version. (Plus I'm pretty sure they're
international)
Fred
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From: eric engle [mailto:engleerica_at_yahoo.com]=20
Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 12:17 PM
To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
Subject: [NTLK] Newton Keyboard Hell?
I have a newton keyboard.
For anyone considering getting one my advice is: Get
it. Then again I type 54+ WPM (top speed is 80
sustained over 50).=20
And I frankly hate handwriting: I'm left handed. At
least I don't get digital ink stains.
But: there is a problem.=20
My newton KB has the standard apple connector - I
believe a MINI DIN with exactly 8 pins.
My newton 2100 uses a PC connector cable on on end (I
guess its RS 232? 5 female pins up, 4 female down -
i.e. your standard pc connector).
I thought I could get a gender changer/adaptor. HA.
The local mac shop can't even order me something from
the catalog! Nor the local pc shop... Nor the local
turkish electronic shop...=20
In short my Keyboard works with my 120 and is useless
for my 21000
(Bangs head into keyboard repeatedly)
The keyboard itself is a little loud, but not as bad
as I was afraid it might be. I disassembled it to see
if it could be quieted. Not too feasible. But it is
quiet enough to be used in a library (especially a
french library - where everyone talks. One aspect of
france I disliked. German libraries are vastly
quieter).
My mac shop's advice was: DIY - solder your own
adaptor.
Arg.
I have an adaptor cable that converts the pc cable to
a mac male cable. So really I am trying to take two
male mac cables and connect them. I.e. a need a double
female mac 8 pin cable.=20
I think soldering it myself is dumb.
Is there such a thing as a mac 8 pin mini din with two
female ends? Or are the Goddesses of planet Lesvos
simply toying with me?=20
<whimper>Where might a find it</whimper>
I live in Germany if that helps.
thanks oh protean newtoneers!
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