I had one of those laptop adapters laying around and it didn't seem to work for me. YMMV, though. Also, on monoprice.com, a user comment says that it works for some laptops and not others.

Also, randomly, the usb to ps/2 solution seems to mess up random keys, but usually modifier states. That is, soemtimes holding down the shift key works, sometimes not. sometimes the 'w' key will stop working. or the a key. or the windows key. its pretty random, and always fixed by unplugging the usb and plugging it back in. More annoying than a show stopper, since I have the multiplier plugged into the main PS/2 port, and only use the PS/2 to USB connection for individually controlling a char. (EG, chatting.) tho my chat's look a bit weird sometimes, when a actual key stops working, like w. or a. hehe. people probably think im just a retarded 2 year old that cant spell though, LOL. Seriously considering just buying at least 1 y-mouse for my main machine. Again, YMMV....but if it does post! because i want to go buy whatever brand of usb to ps/2 adapter you got! LOL Sofar, the main saving grace of the USB to PS/2 adapter, is that they were dirt cheap...

Ishar