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ScytheofDeath   08-16-2005 at 04:30:41 AM

I just bought a Dell XPS Gen2 Laptop and will be getting it in a few days. My question is can I use an external keyboard? I plan to use this as a desktop replacement and will be useing an external moniter and mouse. And if i can't use it how do you guys play games useing an external Moniter and laptop keyboard?

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blah   08-16-2005 at 06:29:15 AM
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You can just plug in the USB keyboard, close the lid and enjoy the ride. It might screw up laptops key mapping in the OS so badly that you'll end up reinstalling windows, but that happens not too often.

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Fuman   08-16-2005 at 04:22:02 PM
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how does the USB keyboard interfer with the laptop keyboard?
cause I was planning on doing the samething, since I'm getting an extra monitor soon.

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RichPLS   08-16-2005 at 06:33:45 PM
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It takes the place of it, works without a hitch, imo.

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folken   08-16-2005 at 08:35:43 PM
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You can have as many mice and keyboards as you want plugged in. Windows will accept inputs from any of them.
Just make sure you have "do nothing" chosen in the power options for what to do when the lid is closed.

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