Iogear MiniView SE 4 port Desktop PS/2 KVM Switch - $99

[gspyer]

If you are in the market for a good 4-port, PS/2 KVM switch. $91 + $8 s/h.

Miniview SE 4 Port

This uses the same parts as the Belkin Omniview 4-ports, which unfortunally means it also makes that terrible buzzing noise when you switch PCs. It can't be disabled. But unlike the Belkin, it comes like cables. It is normally hard to get a good deal on KVMs; they're aren't CPU. For comparision, Amazon.com has this for $129.99.

 

[Netopia]

I have this KVM on my desk and it works fantastically. The one negative I've had is that Ctrl+F(key) doesn't change directly to the desired PC from the keyboard. Double thumping the right or left Ctrl key will move to the next computer in whichever direction you press though, so that's pretty nice.

BTW... there is NO buzzing from this thing. When I switch computers the is a little "beep" to acknowledge that it's changing, but that's it.

Joe

 

[jjyiz28]

i have this too.

control-F??? thats not a key combo you use for the kvm

if the pc i wanna see is the 3rd one i

press and hold in order alt-cntr-shirt, release all 3 buttons, press "3", releases "3", press enter, release enter

 

[Netopia]

When I hold down alt-ctrl and tug on my shirt, nothing happens!

Ok... just kidding about the spelling... but when I do what you said, nothing happens. My instructions said to hold Ctrl and hit the F-key of the computer you wanted... so, for the 3rd computer it should be Ctrl-F3. When I do that OR what you said, nothing happens.

Joe