I want to purchase a Microsoft 5-button optical mouse for PS/2 *only*.
 Using the USB-to-PS/2 adaptor does not work on my mac when using
using my KVM.  I want to pay less than $30.

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Request for Question Clarification by alexander-ga on 13 Apr 2003 00:13 PDT

What kind of KVM are you using? Does it do some sort of PS/2 to USB conversion?

Hi Rcorell,

I found the following sites that fits your requirement. Simply press
the "Shift" key before clicking on a link so it will open a new window
or right-click on the link and choose "Open in New Window" for your
convenience.

I Squared Inc.
MICROSOFT INTELLIMOUSE OPTICAL PS2/USB
Price $18.00
http://www.isquaredinc.com/store/MSFMIMOfeatures.html

Other models:
http://www.isquaredinc.com/store/mice.html

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Coolerexpress.com
MICROSOFT WHEEL OPTICAL INTELLIMOUSE (5 BUTTONS)
Price $19.00
http://www.coolerexpress.com/miwhopin5bu.html

Other models:
http://www.coolerexpress.com/mouse.html

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Buyxtremegear
MICROSOFT OPTICAL INTELLIMOUSE EXPLORER PS2/USB ( 5 BUTTONS CONTROL )
Price: $20.00
http://www.buyxtremegear.com/mo-103-107.html

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Knowledge Micro Express, Inc.
MICROSOFT INTELLIMOUSE EXPLORER 3.0 OPTICAL MOUSE (1-PACK)
Price: $23.00
http://www.knowledgemicro.com/detail.php?p=SYSINTEXP&c=pw

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Beatprice.com
MICROSOFT OPTICAL EXPLORER MOUSE, PS2 & USB, OEM PACKAGE,(Bundle with
free audio cable)
Price: $24.95
http://www.beatprice.com/bp2/bp_product.asp?id=211&cat=11

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PCPart4Less.com
MICROSOFT INTELLIMOUSE OPTICAL PS/2/USB
Price: $19.80
MICROSOFT INTELLIMOUSE EXPLORER OPTICAL 3.0 PS/2/USB
Price: $25.30
http://www.pcpart4less.com/product/Mice.html


You can find other similar devices through these links from
Pricewatch.com or through the last link below.

PRICE WATCH.COM
Mice Intellimouse Explorer Page 1
http://www.pricewatch.com/1/311/3296-1.htm
Mice Intellimouse Explorer Page 2
http://www.pricewatch.com/1/311/3296-2.htm


Search strategy:

microsoft "5-button" "optical mouse"
://www.google.com/search?num=100&hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&newwindow=1&safe=off&q=microsoft+%225-button%22+%22optical+mouse%22

I hope this helps you. Should you have any comments/questions, please
feel free to post your clarification before rating this and I'll
attend to you as soon as possible. Thanks for asking.

Best regards,
Feilong

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Request for Answer Clarification by rcorell-ga on 13 Apr 2003 10:57 PDT

I checked several of the mice you listed, but all of them support USB.
 I'm trying to find an older version of the IntelliMouse that
terminates in a PS/2 connector, not a USB connector.  The current ones
are all USB, but come with an adapter.

I can't figure out how to clarify my question, so I will respond to
alexander's question here.

I am using a Linksys 8-port KVM with PS/2 inputs.  If I use a USB
mouse with a USB-to-PS/2 converter, it will work on my PCs, but not my
macs (the left-button constantly click and the pointer flies around
randomly).  Come to think of it, I would be even happier with figuring
out a way to use my current USB IntelliMouse Explorer with my macs.

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Clarification of Answer by feilong-ga on 13 Apr 2003 12:12 PDT

Hi Rcorell,

Thanks for your clarification. I've read your question and I'm aware
that you don't want an Intellimouse that uses an adaptor. However, I
answered your question because I'm also aware that there are mice in
the market that ends with two ports, both for USB and PS2. What I mean
is similar to this illustration:

USB/PS2
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/keyboard/images/usb_ps2.jpg

A description in one link of my answer clearly says:

"Cable has PS2 and USB ports for versatile connectivity with Windows
PC or Macintosh computer systems"

This mouse doesn't use an adaptor and you can plug it directly to the
PS2 or USB port -- whichever you need. It may be possible that is only
when using an adaptor do you have a problem. However, for this mouse,
it's a different situation. The connection is fully integrated in the
hardware so the weird performance is unlikely to exist. Here's the
link I mentioned earlier:

Knowledge Micro Express, Inc. 
MICROSOFT INTELLIMOUSE EXPLORER 3.0 OPTICAL MOUSE (1-PACK) 
Price: $23.00 
http://www.knowledgemicro.com/detail.php?p=SYSINTEXP&c=pw 

You can contact the dealer or all the suppliers in the links I gave
you so that you can verify this. They may even be able to point you to
a specific dealer (not posted in the Internet) that may have the
Intellimouse that ends with PS2 only. You can also check Microsoft for
specific features of this product.

Microsoft.com
MICROSOFT WHEEL OPTICAL INTELLIMOUSE (5 BUTTONS) - Product Information
page
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouse/imo_info.asp


With regards to your current Intellimouse, is it possible that the
weird performance is caused by incompatibility with the Mac OS? Here
are the system requirements

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTELLIMOUSE EXPLORER
For a Macintosh-based computer:
Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x
Mac OS X – 10.1 to 10.1.3 (excluding 10.0)
15 MB of available hard-disk space
An available USB port
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouse/ie_req.asp

You can explore other links inside the Microsoft page or contact
Microsoft Support on that page for information on how to solve your
current problem. On my part, I'll look for the Microsoft mouse that
exactly fits your criteria.

Best regards,
Feilong

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Clarification of Answer by feilong-ga on 14 Apr 2003 04:21 PDT

I found these using a new search string. Please contact the supplier
for further details and in order to verify the product:

ATIC ELECTRONIC CATALOGUE
MS Intellimouse w/wheel PS2 $11
MS wheelmouse Optical PS2  (oem  ) $18
MS Intellimouse Optical PS2  (oem / retail ) $48/75
http://www.atic.ca/keyboardmouse.htm

This link, based on Google result description, has intellimouse
optical with ps2 only. In order to be sure, open each link and contact
the item vendor.

SOS2000 Computer Systems
http://www.sos2000.com/MFG/02000E0006.HTM

Sprint Computers Inc.
http://www.sprintcomputer.com/catalog/sublist.php?subcat=0601&ord=h

You may be able to find other similar device from the link below.

Search strategy:

"intellimouse optical" "ps2 only"
://www.google.com/search?num=100&hl=en&lr=&ie=ISO-8859-1&newwindow=1&safe=off&q=%22intellimouse+optical%22+%22ps2+only%22

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Request for Answer Clarification by rcorell-ga on 18 Apr 2003 15:06 PDT

I purchased the first mouse you linked after my clarification
(Knowledge Micro Express, Inc.) and it still used a PS/2 to USB
converter.  Despite that, the mouse worked with my system.  I no
longer need a PS/2 only mouse.
Do you feel that I should still pay for this answer?  What I wanted
was for someone else to do the research and give me a link to a PS/2
mouse.  That has not transpired, but the larger problem is solved.

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Clarification of Answer by feilong-ga on 21 Apr 2003 15:20 PDT

I have already asked for the removal of my answer but it seems that
request has not been granted. You can, instead, request for a refund
by emailing the editors at answers-support@google.com. Thank you very
much.

Greetings, rcorell!

It looks as though the Optical Intellimouse to which Researcher
feilong-ga has pointed you operates EITHER as PS/2 or USB:
"PS/2 or USB
Two connection options give you ultimate flexibility. Connects to
**either** a round PS/2 port or a rectangular Universal Serial Bus
(USB) port for plug-and-play convenience."
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouse/imo_info.asp

It looks like you should be just fine with a PS/2 connection.

Best Wishes,

aceresearcher

You have not understood my request.  

I wanted a PS/2 *ONLY*  mouse...one that only has a PS/2 connector,
not a USB connector.  I desired a mouse that could not plug into a USB
slot, one that did not terminate in a USB connector.  I believed that
the USB to PS/2 converter was causing my problem.  Feilong claimed to
have found a mouse with two *parallel* plugs--one for USB and one for
PS/2; that is, a mouse with two physical termination points on the
cable.  I was willing to try that.  Instead, the mouse I received is
just like every other one.  It ends in USB and uses the very same
adapter that I thought was the problem to attach with.

I could easily go anywhere to buy a USB mouse with a PS/2 converter. 
I own three already.  What I wanted was--and I quote my original
request here--"a Microsoft 5-button optical mouse for PS/2 *only*".

I happen to have been mistaken.  The mouse I got actually works even
with the adapter.  I therefore no longer want a PS/2 only mouse.  But
if I had been correct, I would have had to return the mouse and then
do my own research.  That's not what I thought I was paying for.

  The money is not really an issue, I'd be happy to pay it and never
use Google answers again.