KVM Switch

[awraynor]

I am considering a KVM switch for use with 2 separate PC's

while using the same monitor, with wireless keyboard and

mouse. I tried this many years ago, but the wireless combo

presented a problem. It is a faithful logitech model with

PS2/USB port connections.

A quick search for DVI compatible KVM's found them to be very

expensive. Is there a reasonably priced KVM that will work with

my DVI monitor that also has audio sharing?

I could buy a new wireless keyboard/mouse if necessary?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Edited March 17, 2011 by awraynor

[jmwills]

I don't think you will find a suitable product for less than $50.

[awraynor]

So far the cheapest has been about $90 and that also

means a new keyboard and mouse. My current one is

over 10 years old, but it works great, but do what I

have to do. I really don't want a dual monitor setup.

[mrossco]

Are both PC's running Windows? You could just run one of the PCs headless and use Remote Desktop to switch back and forth.

[pcdoc]

I have tried dozens and most do not work correctly. The only one I found that works is from these guys. I bought a 4 PC to DVI monitor/USB. Works great but not with wireless.

 

 

 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=aten+kvm

[Guest no-control]

you can try synergy I've never used it but I've heard decent things about it.

 

nvrmd - just realized it still needs a monitor on each.

Edited March 17, 2011 by no-control

[jmwills]

I use Avocent....not cheap but it does work and will allow you to run three monitors from two systems or the plain one to one setup. Currently using the 4 port model.

[awraynor]

It will be one Mac Desktop and one multiboot Windows system.

Wow, it looks like it would be much cheaper to buy a second

monitor than one of those Avocent switches.