Can any one recommend a good KVM switch?

[jonleekan]

I have two computers and only want to use one keyboard and mouse. I was told that a KVM switch can allow me to do this. Who makes a good switch? Also, is there a problem with a wireless keyboard and mouse? Finally, will this affect the quality of the output of the monitors, i.e. will the monitors be less clear because of the KVM switch? Thank you

 

[powerMarkymark]

Synergy lets you easily share a single mouse and keyboard between multiple computers even with different operating systems without special hardware.

Synergy software KVM download

Have not tried this myself but it is free!

 

[DnetMHZ]

Originally posted by: powerMarkymark
Synergy lets you easily share a single mouse and keyboard between multiple computers even with different operating systems without special hardware.

Synergy software KVM download

Have not tried this myself but it is free!

With Synergy you still have to use separate monitors for each machine

 

[MrControversial]

Try Belkin. I use them at work...right now in fact.

 

[Googer]

Tomshardware did some tests on KVM's a while ago and found that the belkin was not all that great.

http://www17.tomshardware.com/search/search.html?category=all&words=kvm

 

[cthulhu]

I have used an iogear miniview for over a year now and I love it.

 

[Googer]

Toms Hardware KVM 1 of 3 differant articles

Toms Hardware KVM 2 of 3 differant articles


Toms Hardware KVM 3 of 3 differant articles

 

[Googer]

Here is my recomendation Fujitsu FS-1004MT

http://www.fel.fujitsu.com/home/v3__select.asp?cid=12

 

[Googer]

If you want usb for one of the machines you can always use a Ymouse on that client.

http://www.ymouse.com/

 

[Falloutboy]

does anyone make a kvm for multiple monitor systems yet?

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: Googer
Toms Hardware KVM 1 of 3 differant articles

Toms Hardware KVM 2 of 3 differant articles


Toms Hardware KVM 3 of 3 differant articles

That Tom's hardware article on KVM's is a joke. He thinks that lowend crap should be considered for a KVM?

This is one of the best KVM's made..


http://www.avocent.com/web/en.nsf/Content/DesktopKVMSwitches

Ausm

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: Falloutboy
does anyone make a kvm for multiple monitor systems yet?

You will need two KVM's for that and an extra for each monitor that you add.

 

[bluestrobe]

I paid about $44 shipped for my 2 port Linksys KVM. Some of the best hardware I ever bought.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: Ausm

Originally posted by: Googer
Toms Hardware KVM 1 of 3 differant articles

Toms Hardware KVM 2 of 3 differant articles


Toms Hardware KVM 3 of 3 differant articles

Those are very nice!
http://www.avocent.com/web/en.nsf/Content/SwitchView+PC+2-port

That Tom's hardware article on KVM's is a joke. He thinks that lowend crap should be considered for a KVM?

This is one of the best KVM's made..


http://www.avocent.com/web/en.nsf/Content/DesktopKVMSwitches

Ausm

 

[RelaxTheMind]

Originally posted by: Falloutboy
does anyone make a kvm for multiple monitor systems yet?

yes... saw some on tigerdirect. Mac/pc compatible

2 monitors only that i saw

 

[jonleekan]

I have two computers and four monitors. I guess that there would be two ports, one to connect to each computers. Is this correct?

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: jonleekan
I have two computers and four monitors. I guess that there would be two ports, one to connect to each computers. Is this correct?

You would need four (two port min per switch) KVM Switches, one keyboard and one mouse. They do make a monitor only swich, but i cannot remember what it is called or who makes it.

SO if you had a monitor only switch then you would need 3 of those and one KVM.

 

[Blain]

The only one of the KVM's reviewed by Tom's that switched PS/2 mouse & keyboard, audio and USB peripherals was the Fujitsu FS-102ATL.
Does anyone use another brand that switches ALL these functions?

 

[WackyDan]

Originally posted by: Falloutboy
does anyone make a kvm for multiple monitor systems yet?

Yup -- Belkin has a couple of models.

 

[WackyDan]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: jonleekan
I have two computers and four monitors. I guess that there would be two ports, one to connect to each computers. Is this correct?

You would need four (two port min per switch) KVM Switches, one keyboard and one mouse. They do make a monitor only swich, but i cannot remember what it is called or who makes it.

SO if you had a monitor only switch then you would need 3 of those and one KVM.

They do make dual monitor KVM's. Belkin has them, among others.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: Blain
The only one of the KVM's reviewed by Tom's that switched PS/2 mouse & keyboard, audio and USB peripherals was the Fujitsu FS-102ATL.
Does anyone use another brand that switches ALL these functions?

I think this one may fit the bill, let me know.

http://www.avocent.com/web/en.nsf/Content/SwitchViewUSB4port-audio

 

[Blain]

Sorry, but that model doesn't support a PS/2 mouse & keyboard.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: jonleekan
I have two computers and only want to use one keyboard and mouse. I was told that a KVM switch can allow me to do this. Who makes a good switch? Also, is there a problem with a wireless keyboard and mouse? Finally, will this affect the quality of the output of the monitors, i.e. will the monitors be less clear because of the KVM switch? Thank you

Originally posted by: Falloutboy
does anyone make a kvm for multiple monitor systems yet?

They (Aten) must have been listening or reading this thread, I found this KVM that supports a Dual Monitor Setup.
http://www.tomshardware.com/business/20050603/computex_day_3-05.html

 

[cesare]

i can't say anything about other brands but i use a mini kvm switch from sitecom and it does do what it needs to do .

cesare

 

[EULA]

I'm afraid of buying a KVM, because I keep inheriting old systems, so I dont know how many i'm actually going to have...