Compaq 164996-001 PS/2 Keyboard EZ Access Carbon US Layout

Compaq 164996-001 PS/2 Keyboard EZ Access Carbon US Layout

This is a PS/2 keyboard from Compaq's EZ Access line, featuring an ergonomic design with a carbon or dark-finish case and US English key layout. The 164996-001 is a legacy input device designed for Compaq desktop systems of the 1990s and early 2000s that featured PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse connectivity. The EZ Access series was Compaq's line of ergonomic peripherals, offering a curved key layout and simplified design for office and home computing.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Compaq
• Model: 164996-001
• Interface: PS/2 (5-pin DIN connector)
• Layout: US English (QWERTY)
• Keyboard Type: EZ Access Ergonomic
• Color: Carbon/Dark
• Form Factor: Full-Size Desktop
• Compatible: Compaq desktop systems with PS/2 port; IBM-compatible computers with PS/2 keyboard support
• Included: Keyboard unit only

Applications

This keyboard was designed for use with Compaq Presario and Deskpro desktop computers, as well as IBM-compatible systems featuring PS/2 keyboard ports. The EZ Access line was positioned as a more ergonomic alternative to standard keyboards, with a gently curved design intended to reduce wrist strain during typing. While modern computers have largely transitioned to USB input, PS/2 keyboards remain functional on any legacy system or computer with a PS/2 adapter, making them suitable for retro computing enthusiasts, system restorers, and IT professionals maintaining older equipment. This keyboard dates from the late 1990s to early 2000s era of Compaq consumer desktop computing.