KVM Switch

[Hiruko]

I'm looking for a cheap home KVM switch for at least two computers. The price needs to be no more than $60. I'd prefer a manual switch, but if hot key recognition is good, then that's okay too. Thanks

 

[MustISO]

do you need USB? DVI?

 

[pcgeek11]

I have been using one of the small IOGear hot key models for about 3 years now without anyb problems. Of course with those you are limited to 2 PCs. But you aren't going to do better for 60$ IMO.

At newegg $36.99 and free 3 day shipping:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817107451

4 PC model $ 49.99:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817107419

pcgeek11

 

[Hiruko]

Yeah, I just need one with PS/2 and DSub

I'll check those out, thanks.

 

[myocardia]

I've been using this one, with a USB to PS/2 adapter (for the mouse) for about 2 years, and it's never given me a single problem: link

 

[pcgeek11]

Originally posted by: myocardia
I've been using this one, with a USB to PS/2 adapter (for the mouse) for about 2 years, and it's never given me a single problem: link

That is the same one I use, never a problem at all...

pcgeek11

 

[INM8]

One thing you should watch out for is additional mouse\keyboard button support. I bought some cheap generic KVM, and it works, but the extra buttons on my mouse and keyboard don't work. The keyboard isn't a big issue, but I use the side buttons on my mouse all the time, making the KVM pretty much useless. If you don't use your extra\keyboard buttons then I guess it isn't an issue, but if you do, then thats just something you should look out for.

 

[Hiruko]

I've noticed that the KVMs with USB don't get very high marks.

 

[mayest]

What is it about these things that seems to make most of the crappy? Are they that hard to make? I've never used a KVM, but most of the reviews I've seen have a lot of complaints. I'd be very happy if somebody could point out a USB switch that I could use just to share a keyboard and mouse between two PCs (if such a thing exists). I'd be happy with a manual switch where I have to press a button on the box (A/B switch for USB peripherals). I don't need video since my monitor has both VGA and DVI inputs, so both PCs already share the monitor.