VGA Switch

[lonelyt]

So I dropped my laptop and the LCD is in 5 different pieces...but everything else still works! It's not worth it to me to repair it, so I was thinking of just using the video out and turning it into a stationary desktop. I was thinking about sharing my lcd monitor (which belongs to my real desktop) with a VGA switch, does anyone have any recommendations or warnings about this?

I've heard that there can be ghosting problems if you use a VGA switch; can anyone confirm loss of video signal quality?

Thanks!

 

[powerMarkymark]

Good ones don't ghost.

M@rc

 

[lonelyt]

Originally posted by: powerMarkymark
Good ones don't ghost.

M@rc

Can you recommend a good one?

 

[ElFenix]

i have the iogear with integrated cables, less than $40 and no real problems.

 

[Continuity27]

Yep, get an IOGEAR KVM switch.

PS/2 Version

USB version

If you want one that can do both PS/2 and USB, you'll need to pay more.

 

[pcgeek11]

I'll third that IOGear GC62 ps2 KVM for the last 3 years with NO Problems ever!

pcgeek11

 

[lonelyt]

So for a cheap one...should I avoid this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=174&item=5210356475&rd=1