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HP Standard 104 key PS/2 Keyboard
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HP Standard 104 key PS/2 Keyboard

Bottom line: The HP Standard 104 key PS/2 Keyboard: Native PS/2 connector for BIOS access and vintage PCs without USB legacy support; main trade-off: PS/2 only; needs an adapter for modern USB-only motherboards.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Native PS/2 connector for BIOS access and vintage PCs without USB legacy support
  • ✓ Full 104-key Windows layout with standard numpad and function row
  • ✓ Long 6-foot cable reaches tower PCs on the floor
  • ✓ Genuine HP part 434820-002 for OEM replacement builds

Cons

  • ✗ PS/2 only; needs an adapter for modern USB-only motherboards
  • ✗ No mechanical switches; membrane dome feel
  • ✗ No backlighting, macro keys, or media controls
  • ✗ Not hot-swappable; PS/2 requires a reboot to detect

Manufacturer description

Make sure this fits. by entering your model number. HP PS/2 Windows Keyboard 6.0FT Cable Brand: HP

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored HP Standard 104 key PS/2 Keyboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the keyboards & mice category. HP's keyboards & mice lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for keyboards & mice of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Make sure this fits. by entering your model number.
  • HP PS/2 Windows Keyboard 6.0FT Cable
  • Brand: HP
  • Type: PS/2 Windows Keyboard 6.0FT Cable
  • Part Number: 434820-002

Full Specifications

BrandHP
ColorBlack and Silver
Model434820-002
UnitCount1
Manufacturerhp
ItemPartNumber434820-002

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