DVI KVM switches

[Cadaver]

OK - why the heck are these so damn expensive.
They're all like $299 and up!
Any one know of a reliable KVM switch that'll switch DVI for less than 300 bucks??

 

[RalfHutter]

Maybe they're expensive because there's almost no demand for them. I've only seen two or three of them, none less than $300. Mine cost $450 + the extra cost of two 6" DVI cables.

 

[XBoxLPU]

Geesh, You could have bought a 17 inch LCD for that price...

 

[buleyb]

I hope you meant 6' DVI cables, because otherwise your computers are REALLY close together 🙂

 

[LED]

Originally posted by: Cadaver
OK - why the heck are these so damn expensive.
They're all like $299 and up!
Any one know of a reliable KVM switch that'll switch DVI for less than 300 bucks??

???...I've seen 2 way's for <$40 @ buy.com by Linksys and IOGear

 

[DeviousTrap]

Originally posted by: LED

Originally posted by: Cadaver
OK - why the heck are these so damn expensive.
They're all like $299 and up!
Any one know of a reliable KVM switch that'll switch DVI for less than 300 bucks??

???...I've seen 2 way's for <$40 @ buy.com by Linksys and IOGear

Everything I saw there were regular KVMs with analog connections. He needs a DVI video port.

 

[RalfHutter]

Originally posted by: XBoxLPU
Geesh, You could have bought a 17 inch LCD for that price...

Actually, my monitor is a Samsung 191T which cost me $1100 (and that was a deal. I was using a 20% off coupon!) when I bought it in May 2002.

Originally posted by: LED
??...I've seen 2 way's for <$40 @ buy.com by Linksys and IOGear

He wants DVI, those are not DVI. They rape you for a DVI KVM.




Cadaver - There potentially one more option and it's "only" $199. There is a DVI switch-only (no keyboard or mouse) from Dr Bott but it supports only 15" LCDs (according to the site). So if you're using 15" LCDs this may work for you.

 

[Cadaver]

Ralf- thanks for the link.
I think I'll email DrBott tech support and ask if it truely supports only 15" LCDs (presumably 1024x768) or if it'll work with any DVI display.

 

[LED]

He wants DVI, those are not DVI. They rape you for a DVI KVM.

Damn I never noticed that...glad I have still have CRT's running with my LCD and definitely won't go all out @ THOSE PRICES !