KVM Switches

[Anubis]

ok i posted This thread in OT but figured id get metter responce here

basically i need a KVM that will do 2 monitors between 2 diff comps. sounds simple. but the dual KVMs seem to cost at least 150$ which sucks cause a single KVM is liek 30$

anyone on this side of AT know of a cheaper dual KVM??

or do i have to just do 2 single KVMs and some ps/2 spliters

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

2 single KVMs would probably be the cheapest and most likely best idea.

 

[Bleep]

I have a cheap kvm switch that I use to switch 4 computers to one monitor, keyboard and mouse. It is a mechanical switch and was bought from a local shop for $40,00 including cables. I know that ditcorp sells them for about this same price.

Bleep

 

[miguellopez]

This may help you out.

www.microcenter.com

http://www.microcenter.com/search_results_e.phtml?dropdown_method=keyword&dropdown_keyword=kvm

 

[Anubis]

ive been reading and ive heard that some of them have issues with wireless keyboards and mice. both of which i use.

anyone have any expirence with these and wireless stuff???? i need something thats gonna work. im most likely gonna get 2 1 port onws and some splitters. the 2 mon ones cost too much.

also what are good ones to buy and which should i stay away from?

 

[Anubis]

up

 

[HokieESM]

Are these the same monitors you want to run at 1600x1200 at 75Hz? Some KVM switches REALLY don't like that high of a resolution. I would buy some good cables and a good KVM if I planned on doing this.... sometimes you'll see ghosting (from monitor to monitor)/blurriness due to the KVM at 1600x1200 with a crappy KVM.

Just a note: the Sony G420 has a built in video switch... (and it can run 1600x1200 at 85Hz).

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: HokieESM
Are these the same monitors you want to run at 1600x1200 at 75Hz? Some KVM switches REALLY don't like that high of a resolution. I would buy some good cables and a good KVM if I planned on doing this.... sometimes you'll see ghosting (from monitor to monitor)/blurriness due to the KVM at 1600x1200 with a crappy KVM.

Just a note: the Sony G420 has a built in video switch... (and it can run 1600x1200 at 85Hz).

yes these are the same monitors im currently running at 1600x1200 @ 75Hz on my current system. im building a second box and woudl like to be able to switch between the 2 and still use both monitors. this is why i I askerd about the Matrox cards

I realise that a cheap KVM will be just that CHEAP. im guessing im gonna have to spend at least 50$ per KVM for a single to single KVM and just buy 2 of them.

I just need to knwo what ones are good ones to buy

 

[Adul]

belkin has always been a good kvm for me to this day. IO Gear isn't to bad either. I am sure there are even better ones out there, but I have only have had experience with these two.

 

[Finnkc]

I use a Belkin for my 2 pcs ... works fine

 

[Anubis]

what belkin models do you use? and do they work with wireless mice and keyboards?