Any suggestions for a good 4 port KVM?

hasu

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I want to switch between Windows and Linux. Prefer to have one key switching (along with another shift key or scroll lock) if that is possible.
There are many choices in Newegg. Any of this has On Screen Display for selection?

Edit:
I already ordered an inexpensive one from Newegg LINKSKEY LKV-S04SK. Looks like it's got 4 independent switches for faster switching and PS/2 & VGA cables inside the same sleeve. I will update you after playing with that a little bit.
There is another similar thread in General Hardware

 

Zepper

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There is a similar thread in Gen. Hdwr. Why not join that and bump it to the top.

.bh.
 

hasu

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I received Linkskey LKV-S04SK and used for couple of days. I used all the four ports. Three of them connected to various Linux distros and one to Windows XP Pro. In my opinion it does the job very well. It's got push buttons at the top to select each of the 4 computers. It never failed on me in two days. You can also change the computer though the hot key sequence <Scroll Lock> <Scroll Lock> <1,2, 3 or 4>.

The beep sound is annoying if you switch back and forth a lot. I opened the case and sealed it with some tape to reduce the sound.